6th Grade Computer Class

Thursday
February 27th , 2014

Back to Basics

1. 10 Minute Typing Practice. Your goal is 35 WPM (words per minute) by the end of 6th grade.  Dance Mat Typing Practice
2. 10 Minute Typing Practice. Your goal is 35 WPM (words per minute) by the end of 6th grade.  www.typingtest.com 
3.  What is Powerpoint? Using your personal narrative story, create a slideshow that tells us your story in pictures and in captions. 8-10 Slides total. Rubric will be distributed next week.

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Thursday
February 6th , 2014

Back to Basics

Study for your pronoun test.
http://www.eslgamesplus.com/subject-object-pronouns-game/

http://reviewgamezone.com/
Enter the game ID # 17545

http://www.brainflips.com/home.html
Enter the Username : jessisuestew
Enter the Password: English6

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Thursday
January 16, 2014

Back to Basics

1. 10 Minute Typing Practice. Your goal is 35 WPM (words per minute) by the end of 6th grade.  Dance Mat Typing Practice
2. Word Assessment: Open a new Word Document and wait for instructions. DO NOT TYPE ANYTHING YET!

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Thursday
December 12, 2013

Back to Basics

1. 10 Minute Typing Practice. Your goal is 35 WPM (words per minute) by the end of 6th grade.  www.typingtest.com 
2. News #1
3. News #2
4. News #3
5. Your assignment: You will report on one of the Living Bethlehem performances. They run from tonight until Monday night. You can go with your family or with a class mate. Take notes on the event. Remember the 5 Ws and H. Interview 2 audience members about their experience in watching the performances (not your family or your classmate). You will eventually write a news article based on your observations and your interviews. Take pictures if you like. Enjoy yourself and bundle up!
6. Resource for questions

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Thursday
December 5, 2013

Back to Basics

1. 10 Minute Typing Practice. Your goal is 35 WPM (words per minute) by the end of 6th grade.  www.typingtest.com 
2. Open a Word document. 10 minute typing speed quiz with one minute for spell check at the end. Type your word count on the bottom of your work. 
3. How to conduct internet research.

Next Week...

• Blank keyboard quiz; how much do you know? Don't worry, THIS quiz will NOT be graded. But the next ones will!
• Research news for your "Newsworthy News"  article. More info to come later.