30 August 2018

30 August 2018

Intro to Pub:

Do Now:

  1. Turn in Progress Report to metal basket
  2. Stems #3 Quizlet Live Game

Agenda:

  1. Blog Post Link was submitted before class- due within 1st 5 minutes of class beginning
  2. Bookmark these sites:
  3. How to Cite an image in MLA format
    • Author's Last Name, First Name.  "Title of Image."  Title of Website, Publisher of Website, Date of Publication, URL.
  4. Fix your image in your blog post
    • Remember these common sites and publishers:
      • Flickr, Fantastic Fox, Inc.
      • Wikimedia Commons, Wikimedia Foundation
      • Pixabay, Pixabay
  5. Begin Notes on how to blend quotes Presentation (will finish Monday)

Closing:

  1. Review expectations for tomorrow's field trip to GWU
Homework:
  • Grammar Notes due tomorrow 3:45pm on EdPuzzle
  • Study Stems #3- Quiz on Tuesday

Reminders

  • Stems Quiz on Tuesday 
  • No School Monday

29 August 2018

29 August 2018

Intro to Pub:

Do Now:

  1. Journal #3
  2. Turn in Progress Report to metal basket
  3. Stems #3 Review on Quizlet with a partner

Agenda:

  1. Review Blog Post Requirements
  2. 2nd pd: Oops! I Broadcast it Online! Lesson
  3. 3rd pd: Mrs. Wilkinson Lesson

Closing:

  1. Questions for Mrs. Wilkinson posted/shared
Homework:
  • Begin reading and annotating your Blog Post #1
  • Grammar Notes
  • Study Stems #3

Reminders

  • Blog Post #1 due August 30
  • Grammar Notes from EdPuzzle due August 31 at 3:45 pm
  • Gardner Webb University Trip August 31
    • Wear GECHS shirt, no holey jeans, tennis shoes for walking, appropriate length shorts or skirts

28 August 2018

28 August 2018

Intro to Pub:

Do Now:

  1. Read Theory -10 Mins

Agenda:

  1. Agenda Review
    • Update your calendar with upcoming due dates
  2. Stems #3 Review on Quizlet
  3. Media Log assigned- due in 1 week
  4. 2nd pd: Mrs. Wilkinson Lesson
  5. 3rd pd: Oops! I Broadcast it Online! Lesson
  6. PROGRESS REPORTS

Closing:

  1. Progress Reports- email questions if needed
    • I earned this grade because....
    • Parent signed
Homework:
  • Begin reading and annotating your Blog Post #1
  • Grammar Notes
  • Study Stems #3
  • Progress Report

Reminders

  • Blog Post #1 due August 30
  • Grammar Notes from EdPuzzle due August 31 at 3:45 pm
  • Gardner Webb University Trip August 31
    • Wear GECHS shirt, no holey jeans, tennis shoes for walking, appropriate length shorts or skirts

27 August 2018

27 April 2018

Intro to Pub:

Do Now:

  1. SSR

Agenda:

  1. Stems Quiz #2
    • After finishing your Stems Quiz, please close your Chromebook and read quietly or color.
  2. Digital Life 102 (Finish presentation and notes) in NearPod

Closing:

  1. What is the importance of digital citizenship?
Homework:
  • Begin reading and annotating your Blog Post #1
  • Grammar Notes
  • Study Stems #3

Reminders

  • Blog Post #1 due August 30
  • Grammar Notes from EdPuzzle due August 31 at 3:45 pm
  • Gardner Webb University Trip August 31
    • Wear GECHS shirt, no holey jeans, tennis shoes for walking, appropriate length shorts or skirts

23 August 2018

23 August 2018

Intro to Pub:

Do Now:

  1. Quizlet Live

Agenda:

  1. Journal #2
  2. Digital Footprint Diagnostic in NearPod
  3. Digital Life 102 (Begin presentation and notes) in NearPod

Closing:

  1. What is the importance of digital citizenship?
Homework:
  • Begin reading and annotating your Blog Post #1
  • Grammar Notes
  • Study Stems #2

Reminders

  • Picture Day August 24
  • Blog Post #1 due August 30
  • Grammar Notes from EdPuzzle due August 31 at 3:45 pm
  • Gardner Webb University Trip August 31
    • Wear GECHS shirt, no holey jeans, tennis shoes for walking, appropriate length shorts or skirts

21 August 2018

21 August 2018

Intro to Pub:

Do Now:

  1. Sign out your computer
  2. Read Theory practice for 10 minutes

Agenda:

  1. Review Stems #2 
    • Look at the stem and definition. 
    • Choose a word that uses the stem and represents the definition to help you remember the words
    • Quiz #2 on Monday- 40 total questions (Week 1 & Week 2)
  2. Email Etiquette Notes in your Writer's Handbook
    • Compose a fake email to me or BCC me on an email to another teacher by Monday at 3:45pm
  3. Avatar Maker
    • Create an avatar. 
    • Download the avatar.
    • Set your avatar as your Blogger & Gmail profile image
  4. Favicon
    • Create a favicon
    • Download the favicon
    • Set your favicon in your Blogger Layout
  5. Remember to SAVE ALL CHANGES before closing your tabs/windows

Closing:

  1. Work on finishing your images and settings
Homework:
  • Begin reading and annotating your Blog Post #1
  • Grammar Notes
  • Study Stems #2

Reminders

  • Picture Day August 24
  • Blog Post #1 due August 30
  • Grammar Notes from EdPuzzle due August 31 at 3:45 pm
  • Gardner Webb University Trip August 31
    • Wear GECHS shirt, no holey jeans, tennis shoes for walking, appropriate length shorts or skirts

20 August 2018

20 August 2018

Intro to Pub:

Do Now:

  1. SSR- Have your book out. Read silently for 10 minutes
    • Any novels from my library must be checked out using my Google Form

Agenda:

  1. Stems Quiz #1
  2. Read Theory- Complete the 8 question diagnostic
    • Go to the MyTeachers page and add ME as your teacher: sapayseur@gaston.k12.nc.us
  3. Turn in Blogger URL (Which was due last Friday and is now late)
  4. Review Blog Post requirements for Current Event Blog Post #1 due Thursday August 30
  5. DocHub
  6. Annotate requirements for Doc Hub article
    • Chunk
    • Number
    • Highlight/Circle
    • Left Summary
    • Right: Connection/Reaction

Closing:

  1. Questions?
HW:
  • Begin reading and annotating your Blog Post #1
  • Grammar Notes
  • Study Stems #2

Reminders

  • Picture Day August 24
  • Blog Post #1 due August 30
  • Grammar Notes from EdPuzzle due August 31 at 3:45 pm
  • Gardner Webb University Trip August 31
    • Wear GECHS shirt, no holey jeans, tennis shoes for walking, appropriate length shorts or skirts

14 August 2018

14 August 2018


Agenda:

  1. New Seats
  2. Quizlet Live Study Week #1
  3. Journal Set up & Post #1 (image above)
  4. Blogger Set Up

Homework & Reminders:

  • Fireman Day is tomorrow! 
    • We will have team building and fun activities planned for the students.  Also, please bring a change of clothes and a towel. You will get wet and messy.
  • Mandala is due Thursday
  • Sign up for Clubs
  • Sign up for Academic Hour
  • Check GECHS All Google Classroom for announcements
  • ID Badges are Thursday August 16
  • Stems Quiz #1 is Monday August 20
  • College Classes begin August 20
  • Picture Day is August 24

13 August 2018

13 August 2018

Intro to Publications

Agenda

  1. Classroom Procedures Review (Link to presentation)
  2. Sign up for Remind
    • Remember- you can sign up for email or text. Also, there is an app for that! (Apple and Android)
  3. Bookmarks and create Folders- also add favicons to Bookmarks Bar

Homework & Reminders

  1. Study Stems using Quizlet Week #1
  2. Contract Due
  3. Fireman day is Wednesday
  4. Permission Slips due
  5. Mandala due Wednesday
  6. 1:1 & BYOD forms due
  7. Information Packet Due

09 August 2018

10 August 2018


Intro to Pub

Agenda:

  1. Sit at any table. 
  2. Do not turn over any folders.
  3. You will first introduce yourself.
    • My name is _________
    • My middle school was _________
    • Favorite __________
    • Least favorite _________
  4. Next, you will rotate through 8 stations.
  5. The stations are described  in this presentation.
  6. Pick up both field trip permission slips from the front table.  (Gardner Webb University & Discovery Place)
  7. Turn in your SMART Goals.
  8. Sign up for text message reminders from Remind: Text @pays23 to# 81010

Homework:

  1. Complete the Student Survey handout and have parents fill in the Contract information. Return Monday
  2. Review your Syllabus
  3. Finish your personal mandala. You will present on Wednesday, August 15 (Fireman Challenge Day).
  4. Permission Slips for the Fireman Challenge are DUE NOW- August 15
    • We will have team building and fun activities planned for the students.  Also, please bring a change of clothes and a towel. You will get wet and messy.