Thursday, May 14State Exam Review
http://careysuewhite.ucutips.org State CTE Competency Exam http://www.precisionexams.com/usoe/welcome/ Vocabulary Test #10: http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=118239 All 10 Vocabulary Lists Due Complete Job Portfolio Requirements 
Friday, May 10
Lesson 38 Objective: "I can prepare a cover letter, personal resume, and job application."
Read & Respond: State Exam Review (complete until your score is 80% or better) http://careysuewhite.ucutips.org Vocabulary Test #9: http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=118238 Work to Complete All 10 Vocabulary Lists Job Portfolio Unit: Cover Letter, Resume, Job Application Turn in BEE Movie Worksheet
Wednesday, May 8
Lesson 37 Objective: "I can complete a self-inventory and personal data sheet, and then set goals."
Read & Respond: List the ten (10) things that can turn a job interview cold – and get you rejected! http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2009/04/20/10-reasons-you-didnt-get-the-job/ Vocabulary Test #8: http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=117867 Work to Complete ALL 10 VOCABULARY LISTS Job Portfolio: Complete Self-Inventory, Goals, and Personal Data Sheet (download below) Complete "BEE Movie" (worksheet & essay questions)
Monday, May 6Lesson 36 Objective: "I can explore potential employers."
Read & Respond: http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2008/05/19/15-things-i-look-for-when-i-interview-people/ List the 15 things to remember when interviewing. Complete Word List #8: analgesic, caucus, deteriorate, exposition, incessant, maelstrom, palatable, prerogative, savant, unctuous (Vocab Test #8 on Wednesday) Job Portfolio Unit: Complete Employer Profile #1 and #2 below (please keep to two (2) pages). Research Potential Employers: Use the following websites to gather information about current employers who are advertising to hire positions that correspond with your interests (Occupation #1 and Occupation #2): http://utah.jobing.com/ http://www.ksl.com/jobs/listings http://jobs.utah.gov/ http://jobs.monster.com/l-Utah.aspx Continue "BEE Movie" (worksheet & essay questions)
Thursday, May 2Lesson 35 Objective: "I can explore future career choices."
Read & Respond: http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2007/02/26/the-single-most-important-thing-in-any-job-interview/ What is the single most important thing in any job interview? What suggestions does the article give on how to create it? Vocabulary Test #7: http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=116850 Begin Word List #8: analgesic, caucus, deteriorate, exposition, incessant, maelstrom, palatable, prerogative, savant, unctuous Research Careers on UtahFutures.org https://www.utahfutures.org/Portal.aspx #1) Click on the tab "Occupations and Jobs" #2) Click on the right "Occupation Sort" #3) Click on the bottom right the green arrow key to Select Factors #4) Select 15 factors and then click "Continue" #5) Answer all the questions related to the factors you chose. #6) Under "Results" click to the left of the green bar, "On Your List" #6) Choose two (2) occupations from the provided list that would most suit you and that you would be interested in. #7) Consolidate the information (copy and paste) onto the worksheets below (no more than two pages per occupation): Complete worksheets (below): Occupations #1 & #2 Begin "BEE Movie"
Tuesday, April 30
Lesson 34 Objective: "Knowing my personality type can help me choose a career." "I can explore future career choices."
Read & Respond: Job Interviews: Where Do You See Yourself Five Years from Now? http://www.workcoachcafe.com/2007/06/11/job-interviews-where-do-you-see-yourself-five-years-from-now/ What suggestions does the article give in how to answer the question, " Where Do You See Yourself Five Years from Now?" Complete Vocabulary List #7: amorphous, catharsis, deter, expedite, incarceration, machinations, overwrought, preeminent, sardonic, unalloyed (Vocab Test #8 on Thursday) "Twelve Pillars" Test Begin Job Portfolio Unit: PowerPoint: Self-Inventory (Myers-Briggs Personality Test) http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.asp Humanmetrics/Jung Typology Test Worksheet: What type are you and what does it all mean? How can this information help you choose a career? Create a new folder "Job Portfolio" on your student drive. Save the worksheet into the new folder.
Friday, April 26Lesson 33 Objective: "I can reflect on life lessons learned by reading "Twelve Pillars."
Read & Respond: Summer Job Outlook: Excellent! Summer is here. Has your teenager found a job yet? http://web.ksl.com/dump/news/cc/special/consumer/jobs0607.htm What's the best way to find a job and get hired if you have no work experience? Where are the best places to look for a job? Vocabulary Test #6: http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=116201 Begin Vocabulary List #7: amorphous, catharsis, deter, expedite, incarceration, machinations, overwrought, preeminent, sardonic, unalloyed Continue Reading "Twelve Pillars" -- Read Chapters 8-10 and complete Reflections Worksheet Wednesday, April 24
Lesson 32 Objective: "I can reflect on life lessons learned by reading "Twelve Pillars."
Read & Respond: How to Nail an Interview: A Checklist http://www.primermagazine.com/2009/earn/how-to-nail-an-interview-a-checklist What are the three toughest interview questions and how should you answer them? Complete Vocabulary Word List #6: amity, castigate, destitution, expedient, incantation, lynch, overt, predicament, sanguine, ubiquitous (Vocab Test #6 on Friday) Continue Reading "Twelve Pillars" -- Read Chapters 7-8 and complete Reflections Worksheet Vocabulary Video: Akeelah and the BEE (worksheet and essay)
Monday, April 22
Lesson 31 Objective: "I can reflect on life lessons learned by reading "Twelve Pillars."
Read & Respond: 1 in 2 new graduates are jobless or underemployed http://finance.yahoo.com/news/1-2-graduates-jobless-underemployed-140300522.html What does the article say about the Mountain West regarding jobs for college graduates? Which college majors are the least likely to find jobs and which are the most likely? College graduates who majored in zoology, anthropology, philosophy, art history and humanities were among the least likely to find jobs appropriate to their education level; those with nursing, teaching, accounting or computer science degrees were among the most likely. Have you thought about what your future field of study will be? Vocabulary Test #5: http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=114918 Begin Vocabulary Word List #6: amity, castigate, destitution, expedient, incantation, lynch, overt, predicament, sanguine, ubiquitous Continue Reading "Twelve Pillars" -- Read Chapters 5-6 and complete Reflections Worksheet Vocabulary Video: Akeelah and the BEE (worksheet and essay) Thursday, April 18
Lesson 30 Objective: "I can reflect on life lessons learned by reading "Twelve Pillars."Read & Respond: Want to be happier with your job? Work harder
http://www.ksl.com/?sid=19998571&nid=1010&title=want-to-be-happier-with-your-job-work-harder&s_cid=queue-8 List at least four points of advice this article gives for feeling valued at work. Complete Vocabulary Word List #5: amity, castigate, destitution, expedient, incantation, lynch, overt, predicament, sanguine, ubiquitous (Vocab Test #5 on Monday) Continue Reading "Twelve Pillars" -- Read Chapters 3-4 and complete Reflections Worksheet Vocabulary Video: Akeelah and the BEE (worksheet and essay) Tuesday, April 16
Lesson 29 Objective: "I can reflect on life lessons learned by reading "Twelve Pillars."
Read & Respond: Rejection and How to Handle It http://kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/jobs/rejection.html#cat20180 Take the Quiz: Rejection: How Do You Deal? What are some suggestions you can use from this article to help you deal with rejection? Vocabulary Test #4: http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=114656 Begin Vocabulary Word List #5: amity, castigate, destitution, expedient, incantation, lynch, overt, predicament, sanguine, ubiquitous Begin Reading "Twelve Pillars" -- Read Chapters 1-2 and complete Reflections Worksheet below Begin Vocabulary Video: Akeelah and the BEE (worksheet and essay) Friday, April 12
Lesson 28 Objective: "I can submit my final research report based on the grading rubric."
Read & Respond: Life After High School http://kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/school/after_hs.html?tracking=T_RelatedArticle#cat20180 What are five suggestions the author of the article makes in "Getting a Job?" Complete Word List #4: amelioration, carping, desist, exorcism, impromptu, lummox, ostentatious, precocious, sanction, turpitude Final Research Report Due (see grading rubric below) Begin Vocabulary Video: Akeelah and the BEE (worksheet and essay)
Wednesday, April 10Lesson 27 Objective: "I can create and insert a Table of Contents into my research report."
Read & Respond: 5 Reasons to Look for a Summer Job http://kidshealth.org/teen/school_jobs/jobs/tips_summer_jobs.html#cat20180 List three reasons why you should look for a summer job? Vocabulary Test #3: http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=113862 Begin Word List #4: amelioration, carping, desist, exorcism, impromptu, lummox, ostentatious, precocious, sanction, turpitude Research Report: #1) Insert Appendix #2) Insert body citations and generate Works Cited page #3) Insert Table of Contents #4) Polish (spelling, grammar, punctuation) Monday, April 8
Lesson 26 Objective: "I can create and insert an Appendix in my research report."
Read & Respond: Can You Refuse Giving Out Your Password to Your Boss? http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/1539196514001/can-you-refuse-giving-out-your-password-to-your-boss/?playlist_id=87237 Would you refuse to give your social media password to your boss? How about if you were asked in an interview? How should you respond? Complete Word List #3: Ameliorate, Capitulate, Desecration, Exonerates, Impoverished, Lukewarm, Ossify, Preclude, Sanctimonious, Tumult (Vocab Test #3 on Wednesday) Research Report: #1) Insert Appendix #2) Insert body citations and generate Works Cited page #3) Insert Table of Contents #4) Polish (spelling, grammar, punctuation) Complete Holes Video & Write Short Essay Thursday, March 28
Objective: "Based on my analytical research, I can write my concluding paragraphs."
Read & Respond: Texting on the Move http://kidshealth.org/teen/safety/safebasics/texting.html# What are three ways to make sure your messaging doesn't interfere with your focus? Vocabulary Test #2: http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=113164 Begin Word List #3: Ameliorate, Capitulate, Desecration, Exonerates, Impoverished, Lukewarm, Ossify, Preclude, Sanctimonious, Tumult Research Report: #1) Have partner read through report and give suggestions. #2) Insert 6-10 MLA citations using the Word citation generator #3) Write Conclusion (1-2 paragraphs). #4) Take Report home and have your parent edit and give suggestions (25 points). Primary vs Secondary Sources: Holes Video (complete worksheet and essay -- print for points)
Tuesday, March 26
Objective: "I can conduct credible online research using SHS Library database resources."
Read & Respond: Protecting Your Online Identity and Reputation http://kidshealth.org/teen/safety/safebasics/online_id.html#cat20019 What are five tips given in the article to help you protect your online identity and reputation? Complete Word List #2: ambulatory, capacious, desecrate, exhaustive, impious, ludicrous, orthodox, precipitous, salutary, truncate Research Report: Mrs. Rabner, our school librarian, will be here to present on "How to conduct research using SHS's online databases." Primary vs Secondary Sources: Holes Video (worksheet and essay questions) Friday, March 22Objective: "I can write three (3) paragraphs on Point #2 and Point #3 on my research report."
Read & Respond: Talking to Your Parents – Or Other Adults http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/families/talk_to_parents.html?tracking=T_RelatedArticle What are five tips given in the article to help teens talk to their parents or other adults? Vocabulary Test #1: http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=113157 Begin Word List #2: ambulatory, capacious, desecrate, exhaustive, impious, ludicrous, orthodox, precipitous, salutary, truncate Research Report: Write at least three (3) paragraphs on Point #2 and Point #3. Primary vs Secondary Sources: Holes Video (worksheet and essay questions) Wednesday, March 20Objective: "I can write three (3) paragraphs on Point #2 and Point #3 on my research report."
Read & Respond: Raising teens: There's no instruction manual, but there are some guarantees http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=1009&sid=19302680&title=raising-teens-theres-no-instruction-manual-but-there-are-some-guarantees What are the three major points the author makes in this article? Do you agree or disagree with this article? Begin Term 4 Vocabulary Packet, Complete Word List #1: ambivalence, cantankerous, derogatory, exemplify, impecunious, lucid, ornate, precipice, salubrious, truant (Vocab Test #1 on Friday) Research Report: Review Grading Rubric and write at least three (3) paragraphs on Point #2 and Point #3. Primary vs Secondary Sources: Holes Video (worksheet and essay questions)
Monday, March 18
Objective: "I can write three (3 paragraphs on Point #1 on my research report."
Read & Respond: The 5 words every teenager dreads hearing from their parents http://www.ksl.com/?nid=1009&sid=18593797 What are the 5 words? Do you agree or disagree with the comments the high school students make in the article? Begin Term 4 Vocabulary Packet Begin Word List #1: ambivalence, cantankerous, derogatory, exemplify, impecunious, lucid, ornate, precipice, salubrious, truant Research Report: Review Grading Rubric and write at least three (3) paragraphs on Point #1 and Point #2. Primary vs Secondary Sources: Holes Video (worksheet and essay questions) Wednesday, March 13Objective: "I can determine three-five (3-5) major points I wish to
cover in my research report." Read & Respond: Videos asking 'Am I pretty or ugly?' alarm experts, school administrators http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=19473768&title=videos-asking-am-i-pretty-or-ugly-alarm-experts-school-administrators&s_cid=featured-2 Why would this girl ask such an open question using social media? Isn't she just opening herself up for bullying? Do you think social media is affecting how teens, especially girls, view themselves? *pass off all Term 3 Read & Responds with your teacher Term 3 Vocabulary Packet Due (all ten lists printed) Vocabulary Test #9: http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=150589 Vocabulary Test #10: http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=150590 Research Report: #1) Continue researching your topic online. #2) Review and revise your introduction paragraph (look at the examples below). #3) Choose 3-5 major points that you would like to cover in your research and insert each point as a subheading in your report. #4) Continue inserting MLA citations using the Word citation generator. Use the outline below to begin your report. PRINT YOUR INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH AND YOUR 3-5 POINTS !
Monday, March 11Objective: "I can determine three-five (3-5) major points I wish to
cover in my research report." Read & Respond: Friends Drive Friends to Take Risks http://www.livescience.com/11668-friends-drive-friends-risks.html According to the article, why do teens take more risks when with their friends? Complete Vocabulary List #10: ambiguous, candor, deride, exemplary, impartial, loquacious, ordain, precinct, sallow, trivial Vocabulary Test #8: http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=111818 Research Report: #1) Continue researching your topic online. #2) Review and revise your introduction paragraph (look at the examples below). #3) Choose 3-5 major points that you would like to cover in your research and insert each point as a subheading in your report. #4) Continue inserting MLA citations using the Word citation generator. Use the outline below to begin your report. PASS OFF YOUR 3-5 MAJOR POINTS WITH YOUR TEACHER.
Thursday, March 7Objective: "I can choose 3-5 major points of research based on my
topic." Begn Vocabular Word List #10: ambiguous, candor, deride, exemplary, impartial, loquacious, ordain, precinct, sallow, trivial Read & Respond: Texting on the Move http://kidshealth.org/teen/safety/safebasics/texting.html## What are three ways to make sure your messaging doesn't interfere with your focus? Research Report: #1) Open and READ the document below: Analytical Research Paper Outline. #2) Choose 3-5 major points that you would like to cover in your research, and then insert each point as a subheading in your report. #3) Continue your online research. #4) Continue inserting MLA citations using the Word citation generator.
Tuesday, March 5Objective: "I can write an effective introductory paragraph ending with my thesis (topic) statement (or question)."
Complete Vocabulary List #9: ambiguity, candid, deprecate, exegesis, immutable, longevity, opulent, precept, salacious, trite Vocab Test #7: http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=111098 Read & Respond: Teen who died in crash may have been texting. http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=18904712 Is it okay to text and drive if you only kill yourself? Research Report: #1) Write your introductory paragraph (see examples below). Print and turn in your introductory paragraph rough draft by the end of class. #2) Continue researching your topic online. Begin a new document and add your topic/title to the first page. #3) Add MLA citations to your document as you research. Read through the online articles.
Friday, February 29Objective: "I can research my thesis or topic and find useful
information." Complete Vocabulary Word List #8: amass, callow, depravity, execrable, immoderate, lofty, opaque, precedent, sage, trinket (*Vocab Test #7 next Tuesday) Read & Respond: Man shares story of deadly texting-while-driving accident http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=695&sid=12901133&title=man-shares-story-of-deadly-texting-while-driving-accident Do you agree with the article that NO ONE should ever text while driving. Do you think law enforcement should pull people over who are texting while driving and cite them? Research your two possible topics. List at least five (5) web resources for each topic. Read through the online articles. Choose your topic. Begin researching your topic online. Begin a new document and add your topic title to the first page. Add MLA citations to your document as you research. Read through the online articles.
Wednesday, February 27Objective: "I can write a thesis (topic) sentence in the form of a question or a statement."
Begin Vocabulary Word List #8: amass, callow, depravity, execrable, immoderate, lofty, opaque, precedent, sage, trinket Vocabulary Test #6: http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=109620 Read & Respond: Potential employers, universities asking for Facebook access http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=19485765&title=potential-employers-universities-asking-for-facebook-access&s_cid=queue-18 How would you respond if you're interviewing for a job and your potential employer asks you to "friend" him/her so that they can look at your social media site before they make a decision on whether or not to hire you? Read: How to Write a Research Paper http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Research-Paper Research your two possible topics. List at least five (5) web resources for each topic. Read through the online articles. Monday, February 25Lesson 14 Objective: "I can use social media and its technology as a tool in education and future career."
Complete Vocabulary Word List #7: altruism, caldron, deplore, exculpate, illusory, lobbyist, onus, precarious, sagacious, trepidation (Vocab Test #6 on Wednesday) Read & Respond: News Video: Social Media more addictive than cigarettes and alcohol http://video.foxnews.com/v/1439995240001/social-media-more-addictive-than-cigarettes-alcohol Do you agree or disagree with the news that social media is more addictive than cigarettes and alcohol? Lesson: Social Media PowerPoint, Lecture, and Discussion; then, choose two possible social media topics for your research report. Thursday, February 21Lesson 13 Objective: "I can format a formal research report correctly."
Begin Vocabulary Word List #7: altruism, caldron, deplore, exculpate, illusory, lobbyist, onus, precarious, sagacious, trepidation Vocabulary Test #5: http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=109280 Read & Respond: Is Constant 'Facebooking' Bad for Teens? http://www.livescience.com/15433-facebook-social-media-effects-teens.html Lesson: Complete Formatting a Report with MLA Citations "Appearance and a First Impression"
Tuesday, February 19
Lesson 12 Objective: "I can format a formal research report correctly."
Complete Vocabulary Word List #6: aloof, cajole, deplete, exceptionable, illuminate, livid, onerous, preamble, sacrosanct, traverse (*Vocab Test #5 on Thursday) Read & Respond: 9 Ways Students Can Use Social Media to Boost Their Careers http://mashable.com/2012/02/10/students-job-search-social-media/ List the 9 ways you can use social media to boost your career. Lesson: Format a Report with MLA Citations "Appearance and a First Impression" Thursday, February 14Lesson 11 Objective: "I can format a cover/title page for a formal report."
Complete Vocabulary Word List #6: aloof, cajole, deplete, exceptionable, illuminate, livid, onerous, preamble, sacrosanct, traverse Vocabulary Test #4: http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=108130 Read & Respond: Did Facebook kill love letters? http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/10/opinion/bauerlein-love-letters/index.html?iref=allsearch Do you think writing love letters is a lost art? Is texting and Facebook to blame? Lesson: Format a Cover Page; Format a Report with MLA Citations "Appearance and a First Impression" Tuesday, February 12No Vocabulary or Read & Respond today.
Guest Speaker, Mr. Harrison, Broadview University Friday, February 8Complete Vocabulary Word List #5: alleviate, cacophony, denounce, exasperated, ignominy, lithe, omniscient, pragmatist, saccharin, transient
Read & Respond: Teens prefer social media to TV http://advanced-television.com/index.php/2012/02/09/teens-prefer-social-media-to-tv/ Do you think teens prefer social media (like Facebook and YouTube) to TV? How many hours a day or week do you spend on social media vs. how many hours watching TV? Quiz on PowerPoint Presentations (UTIPS): careysuewhite.ucutips.org Lesson: Begin Formal Report Writing Unit; Prepare a Cover Page; Format a Report with MLA Citations
Wednesday, February 6Objective: "I can present a professional group presentation."
Vocabulary Test #3: http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=105891 Begin Vocabulary Word List #5: alleviate, cacophony, denounce, exasperated, ignominy, lithe, omniscient, pragmatist, saccharin, transient Social Media Contributes to Ethical Lapses at Work http://www.livescience.com/17826-social-media-ethics.html The article suggests that "active users of social networks are much more likely to accept behaviors that have traditionally been considered questionable." Do you agree or disagree with the article? Give an example. Complete 2-Person Group PowerPoint Presentations (300 points) Monday, February 4Objective: "I can present a professional group presentation."
Complete Vocabulary Word List #4: allay, byline, demur, exacerbate, ignominious, liniment, omnipotent, pragmatic, ruse, transgress Read & Respond: Bad bosses: The Psycho-path to Success? http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/19/business/psychopath-boss/index.html?npt=NP1 Do you agree or disagree with the article? Can some bosses be a psychopath? Have you ever worked for a “bad boss?” What can you do to ensure that someday you won’t be a bad boss? 2-Person Group PowerPoint Presentations (300 points) Thursday, January 31Objective: "I can present a professional group presentation."
Vocabulary Word List #4: allay, byline, demur, exacerbate, ignominious, liniment, omnipotent, pragmatic, ruse, transgress (*Vocab Test #3 on Monday) Read & Respond: Five things you should probably never say at work: http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=18799988 Have you ever put your foot in your mouth? Have you ever made any of the blunders referred to in this article? What else should you NEVER say at work or school? 2-Person Group PowerPoint Presentations (300 points) Tuesday, January 29Objective: “Given a topic, I can work in a team to prepare a
professional presentation.” Vocabulary Test #2: http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=105543 Complete Vocabulary List #3: alibi, buttress, delineation, evacuate, idiosyncrasy, libertarian, ominous, potent, ruminate, transcribe Read & Respond: Read & Respond: Valedictorian denied diploma for swearing in speech http://www.ksl.com/?nid=711&sid=21801026 Do you side with Kaitlin or her Principal? Should she have to give a written apology for deviating from her approved script? What are your personal beliefs on swearing? When does swearing cross the line? When is swearing considered abusive? Continue 2-Person Group PowerPoint Topic Assignments; Review Group PowerPoint Rubric Friday, January 25Objective: “Given a topic, I can work in a team to prepare a
professional presentation.” Begin Vocabulary List #3: alibi, buttress, delineation, evacuate, idiosyncrasy, libertarian, ominous, potent, ruminate, transcribe Read & Respond: Youths have different motives, needs, and are a secret weapon of volunteering http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865569530/Youths-have-different-motives-needs-and-are-a-secret-weapon-of-volunteering.html Have your volunteered recently? If No, why not? How can you get more involved in your community? Check out: www.dosomething.org Continue 2-Person Group PowerPoint Topic Assignments Review Group PowerPoint Rubric
Wednesday, January 23Objective: “I can work in a team to create a professional presentation.”
Vocabulary Test #1: http://mytest.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=104541 Complete Vocabulary List #2: alchemy, burnish, deliberate, euphony, iconoclast, levity, olfactory, portable, rotund, tranquil Read & Respond: Employees’ most outrageous “late” excuses http://www.livescience.com/17895-employee-late-excuses.html How can "Punctuality" — or lack thereof — impact your work performance and how you are perceived by your employer? Begin 2-Person Group PowerPoint Topic Assignments Review Group PowerPoint Rubric Friday, January 18Objective: “I can understand and manage change in my life.”
Work to Complete Vocabulary List #2: alchemy, burnish, deliberate, euphony, iconoclast, levity, olfactory, portable, rotund, tranquil (*Vocab Test #1 next week) Read & Respond: Improving relationships: The most important New Year's resolution http://www.ksl.com/?sid=23492326&nid=1010&title=improving-relationships-the-most-important-new-years-resolution&s_cid=queue-23 Research says that choosing just one New Year’s resolution will lead to success. What will yours be and why? Lesson: Complete “Who Moved My Cheese?” worksheet questions and short answer.
Wednesday, January 16Objective: “I can understand and manage change in my life.”
Complete Vocabulary List #1: alacrity, burgeon, deleterious, euphemism, hypocritical, lethargic, ogle, postulate, robust, tractable Read and Respond: How to help kids balance life and electronic devices http://www.ksl.com/?nid=1009&sid=23436227 What are three steps to taking electronic control? Do you have balance and control over yourself and your electronic devices? How about your parents? Lesson: Continue “Who Moved My Cheese?” and answer the worksheet questions. Monday, January 14
Objective: “I can understand and manage change in my
life.”
Download Term 3 Vocabulary Packet Begin Vocabulary List #1: alacrity, burgeon, deleterious, euphemism, hypocritical, lethargic, ogle, postulate, robust, tractable Download Read & Respond Student Document Read & Respond: Tales from a 'tech zombie-free' family road trip http://www.ksl.com/?sid=23689398&nid=1009&title=tales-from-a-tech-zombie-free-family-road-trip&s_cid=featured-5 Do you think you could propose to your family a “tech free” activity? How about asking everyone to not text or take a call during your next restaurant meal together? Are you constantly texting while “spending time” with your family and friends? How about on dates? Read: "Who Moved My Cheese?" and answer the worksheet questions below: Wednesday, January 9Grammar Review: Print your entire Term 3 Grammar Review
Vocabulary Test #9: http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=101488 Vocabulary Test #10: http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=101489 Turn in Completed Term 2 Vocabulary Packet (all ten lists) Make-up Missed Assignments Monday, January 7State Competency Exam -- GOOD LUCK ! (80% or better is passing) http://www.precisionexams.com/usoe/welcome/
Complete Term 2 Vocabulary Packet (all ten lists) Thursday, January 3Lesson 38 Objective: "I can practice telephone etiquette."
Grammar Review: UTIPS Practice Exam: careysuewhite.ucutips.org (*take 2 times or until you pass with 80% or better) Take the commas quiz until you get 80%: http://www.grammarbook.com/grammar_quiz/commas_1.asp Complete Term 2 Vocabulary Packet (all ten lists) Telephone Etiquette (PowerPoint & Study Guide)
Wednesday, December 19
Lesson 38 Objective: "I can identify the difference between propaganda, bias, literal, inferential, factual, and opinion statements."
Grammar Review--Point of View. What’s the difference between propaganda, bias, literal, inferential, factual, and opinion statements or questions? Click on the above document to find out: "Point of View.doc" Label the following sentences as Propaganda, Bias, Literal, Inferential, Factual, or Opinion: P B Lit Inf F O "Why did she choose to write about such a difficult topic?" P B Lit Inf F O “I know the movie will be a blockbuster, Steven Spielberg is the Director.” P B Lit Inf F O "You are a control freak." P B Lit Inf F O “What is 50 minus 25?” P B Lit Inf F O “Joe was late for class today.” P B Lit Inf F O “Senator Smith doesn’t care about children since he has none of his own.” Work to complete the entire Term 2 Vocabulary Packet (due January 9) Chapter 4 Test on UTIPS: http://careysuewhite.ucutips.org (*you may take the test twice, open note) Ethics Education: The Ultimate Gift (complete worksheet, write 1/2 page essay) Monday, December 17Lesson 36 Objective: “I can proofread complex documents.”
Grammar Review: Punctuating sentences with a semicolon “ ; “ or a colon “ : “ http://www.grammarbook.com/punctuation/semicolons.asp Use a semicolon to combine two independent sentences WITHOUT a conjunction (like AND or BUT). Structure: complete sentence; complete sentence EXAMPLE: The elephant performed well in the circus; very few people were impressed. Use a semicolon to combine two independent sentences WITH a conjunction/transition (like HOWEVER, FOR EXAMPLE, or THEREFORE). Structure: complete sentence; conjunction, complete sentence EXAMPLE: The principal is in charge of the entire school; however, the teacher is in charge of his/her classroom. Use a colon “ : “ when using the words “following or follows” to introduce a series of items or events: Structure: sentence with following: item 1, item 2, item 3 EXAMPLE: I want an assistant who can do the following: (1) input data, (2) write reports, and (3) complete tax forms. Punctuate the following sentences correctly using semicolons and colons: • Call me tomorrow I will give you my answer then. • I have paid my dues therefore I expect all the privileges listed in the contract. • You will want to bring many backpacking items for example sleeping bags pans and warm clothing. • I want the following items butter sugar and flour. Take the quiz on semicolons and colons: http://www.grammarbook.com/grammar_quiz/semicolons_and_colons_1.asp Vocabulary Test #8: http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=101487 Complete Word List #9: aesthetic, bulwark, defunct, etymology, hyperbole, legend, odious, posterity, rife, torpor Complete Business Communications Chapter 4: Revising Business Messages (PowerPoint Slides #19-#23, print completed Study Guide) Ethics Education: The Ultimate Gift (movie clips, complete worksheet, write 1/2 page reflections essay)
Thursday, December 13Lesson 35 Objective: “I can design documents for readability.”
Grammar Review: How do you punctuate quotes? Reference: http://spot.pcc.edu/~mdembrow/wr122quoting.htm Periods and commas are always inside quotes, no exceptions! Examples: George asked, “Sally did you return early from your trip?” “I predict he’ll be in the first draft pick,” said Coach Erickson. He said, “I’ll give Rick a ride home.” Correctly punctuate the following sentences with quotes: 1. Mr. Johnson who was working in his field that morning said The alien spaceship appeared right before my own two eyes”. 2. Liz, said I just want to get to work. 3. The road sign said Bridge may ice in cold weather”. 4. "I didn't see an actual alien being”, Mr. Johnson said “,but I sure wish I had”. 5. Mr. Johnson says of the experience "it's made me reconsider the existence of extraterrestrials”. 6. Did Daniel specifically ask did you cheat off my test? 7. “When does the shipment come in”? Jack asked. Complete Vocabulary List #8: advocate, brusque, defoliate, espouse, hone, lax, obviate, poseur, riddled, torpid Business Communications Chapter 4: Revising Business Messages (PowerPoint Slides #15-#17 with Study Guide) Ethics Education: The Ultimate Gift (movie clips, complete with worksheet) Tuesday, December 11Objective: “I can revise my writing to avoid redundancies, trite business expressions, jargon, and slang.”
Grammar Review: What is parallelism? Consistency is important in professional writing, particularly in employment documents; this is called parallelism. When you are expressing ideas of equal weight in your writing, parallel sentence structures can echo that fact and offer you a writing style that uses balance and rhythm to help deliver your meaning. You can use parallel structure in any kind of writing that you do, whether that writing is on or off the job. Reference: http://www.donnayoung.org/english/composition/parallelism-in-writing.htm Examples of Parallelism: Skiing, snowboarding, and sledding are all winter sports. Our dog is playful, sweet, and timid. I organized my desk, filed paperwork, and planned the company party. Correct the following sentences into parallel form: 1. We vacation in spring, summer, and in fall. 2. Work is as important as playing. 3. The politician has the charisma, the charm, and has the contacts to run successfully. 4. She traced his face in the photograph slowly and with love. 5. A time not for words, but action. Vocabulary Test #7: http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=101486 Work to Complete Vocabulary List #8: advocate, brusque, defoliate, espouse, hone, lax, obviate, poseur, riddled, torpid Business Communications Chapter 4: Revising Business Messages (PowerPoint Slides #12-#14 with Study Guide) Ethics Education: The Ultimate Gift (movie clips, complete with worksheet) Friday, December 7Lesson 33 Objective: “I can proofread and design documents for
readability.” Assistant Principal Visit: 5-10 minute visit to answer questions regarding student concern letters. Grammar Review: A clause is a group of words that form a complete thought. A clause can either be dependent or independent. Dependent Clauses cannot stand by themselves and make good sense. Independent Clauses could stand by themselves but they need the remainder of the sentence to complete the thought. Take the following quiz “Identifying Independent Clauses” http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quizzes/indep_clause_quiz.htm *be sure to click on “The explanation, please!” Complete Vocabulary List #7: adversity, broach, deference, exoteric, homogeneity, lavish, obtuse, potent, revere, tome Business Communications Chapter 4: Revising Business Messages (PowerPoint Slides #11-#15 with Study Guide) Ethics Education: Video—Stand and Deliver (complete questions worksheet, write ½ page essay)
Wednesday, December 5Lesson 32 Objective: “I can improve my writing by removing redundant words, dumping trite expressions, and eliminating unfamiliar jargon.”
Grammar Review: A phrase is a group of words that forms an INCOMPLETE THOUGHT which makes sense, but not complete sense. A phrase is a group of related words without a subject. http://www.myenglishteacher.net/phrase.html Examples: In the church before the game Running through the halls Underline the phrases in the following sentences: 1) The sun rises in the east. 2) Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. 3) She wore a hat with blue trimming. 4) The accident on the bridge was not serious. 5) The girl with red hair is an artist. Vocabulary Test #6: http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=100430 Work to Complete Vocabulary List #7: adversity, broach, deference, exoteric, homogeneity, lavish, obtuse, potent, revere, tome Continue Business Communications Chapter 4: Revising Business Messages (PowerPoint Slides #6-#12 with Study Guide) Ethics Education: Video—Stand and Deliver (watch 20 minutes with worksheet and complete 1/2 page essay) Monday, December 3Objective: “I Can Revise Business Messages.”
Grammar Review: Dates and addresses need commas between the different fields and at the end. Always spell out the month and use the entire four digit year. Use commas after the end of the day and year. For example: We’ll eat dinner on Christmas Day Tuesday, December 25, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. Sub-for-Santa begins today, Monday, December 3, 2012. Rewrite the following sentences to correctly reflect commas used in dates: Today is Mon, Dec. 3, ’12, and it’s a beautiful day! School is out for Christmas Break on Fri. 12/21/12 at 11:15am. On Sat. Dec 8 @ 7 pm is the Oakridge Play in the SHS auditorium. Are you going to the Winter Dance on sat, 12/15/2012? School resumes on Wed 1/2/2013 at 7:50 in the morning. Mrs. White’s birthday is the last day of the term Thurs. Jan. 12, ’13; I hope she brings cupcakes! Complete Vocabulary List #6: adulation, bristle, decoy, erratic, histrionic, laud, obstreperous, portend, retraction, titter Begin Vocabulary List #7: adversity, broach, deference, exoteric, homogeneity, lavish, obtuse, potent, revere, tome (*Vocab Test #6 on Wednesday) Business English Unit 3 Pronouns Test (*open note--you may use your Unit 3 Study Guide) Begin Business Communications Chapter 4: Revising Business Messages (PowerPoint Slides #1-#5 & Study Guide) Ethics Education: Video—Stand and Deliver (watch 30 minutes with worksheet)
Thursday, November 29Objective: "I can use the correct possessive pronoun case."
Grammar Review: Joint ownership is shown by making the last word in the series possessive. Individual ownership is shown by making both parts possessive. The party was at Mitch and Dave’s place. (joint ownership) I programmed Cheryl’s and Deborah's computers. (individual ownership) Take the Quiz (then print) on Possessives and Irregular Plurals : http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/cgi-shl/quiz20.pl/plurals_quiz2.htm Vocabulary Test #5: http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=98757 Complete Vocabulary List #6: adulation, bristle, decoy, erratic, histrionic, laud, obstreperous, portend, retraction, titter Complete Business English Unit 3--Pronouns (PowerPoint & Study Guide) Pronoun Quiz--Choosing the Correct Pronoun Case: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quizzes/cases_quiz1.htm Business English Activities -- Pronoun Practice #35 & #38 xtra credit -- Possessive Pronouns Crossword
Tuesday, November 27Objective: "I can use the correct pronoun form."
Grammar Review: The “you” viewpoint is used in all business writing. It’s used to build goodwill. What is goodwill? http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_goodwill What are seven “You Attitudes” that build goodwill? http://emedia.leeward.hawaii.edu/hurley/modules/mod2/2_docs/you_attitude.pdf Begin Vocabulary List #6: adulation, bristle, decoy, erratic, histrionic, laud, obstreperous, portend, retraction, titter (*test on Vocab List #5 on Thursday) Continue Business English Unit 3--Pronouns (PowerPoint & Study Guide) Online Quiz on Pronoun Form: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quizzes/pron2_quiz.htm Business English Activity--Pronoun Practice #32
Tuesday, November 20Objective: "I can correctly use pronouns in a sentence."
Grammar Review: Active vs Passive Voice also called Direct vs Indirect Writing. In business writing, we try to use the stronger active voice. Active voice means that the subject is doing the action. We use active voice when we want to convey “good news.” For example: Lisa swept the floor. Passive voice means that the subject is being acted upon. For example: The floor was swept by Lisa. Passive voice is used when the sender wants to focus on what was done instead of who did it. We use passive voice when we express “bad news” to eliminate blame. http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/active-voice-versus-passive-voice.aspx Label the following sentences as either passive or active voice: (active or passive?) I heard it through the grapevine. (active or passive?) It was heard by me through the grapevine. (active or passive?) Amy is loved by Mike. (active or passive?) Mike loves Amy. Rewrite this passive sentence into active voice: "The pen is being held by me." Rewrite this active sentence into passive voice: “Your power will be shut off by the electric company.” Vocabulary Test #4: http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=98495 Complete Vocabulary List #5: adroit, brevity, decorum, err, hinder, largess, obsolete, pontificate, reticent, tirade Continue Business English Unit 3--Pronouns (PowerPoint & Study Guide) Online Quiz on Pronoun Usage Business English Activity--Pronoun Practice #31
Friday, November 16Objective: "I can correctly format a letter."
Grammar Review: Concrete vs. Abstract http://chompchomp.com/terms/abstractnoun.htm In business writing, we need to be as concrete and succinct as possible. We want to convey concrete words not abstract words. Concrete words we can see, physical nouns, like: house, book, train, frog, etc. Abstract nouns refer to ideas, qualities, and conditions we cannot point to, see, or touch. Examples of abstract nouns are as follows: Anger, youth, emotions, etc. http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/abstract.htm Label the following words either concrete or abstract: love, table, success, freedom, spoon, good, table, bravery, airplane, moral, democracy, walking, eye patch, green, graduation, hot, deceit, cat, dedication, teacher, curiosity, trust, relaxation, President, bubble bath Begin Vocabulary List #5: adroit, brevity, decorum, err, hinder, largess, obsolete, pontificate, reticent, tirade (*test on Vocab #4 on Tuesday) Letter Quiz: Download the letter quiz below. Format the letter CORRECTLY using block style, mixed punctuation. Begin Business English Unit 3--Pronouns (PowerPoint & Study Guide)
Wednesday, November 14Objective: "I can compose a bad news letter."
Grammar Review: Write four sentences: a simple, a compound, a complex, and a compound-complex sentence. See examples at the following websites: http://www.eslbee.com/sentences.htm http://www.english-grammar-revolution.com/compound-complex-sentence.html Vocabulary Test #3: http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=96194 Complete Vocabulary List #4: adamant, brawny, decathlon, equivocate, hieroglyphics, larceny, obsession, ponderous, retention, timorous Chapter 3 Test (Business Communications): http://careysuewhite.ucutips.org Compose a “bad news” letter: Compose a “bad news” letter. Use block-style with open punctuation. Write the letter using passive voice, give details, and then express bad news. Topic: Inform someone that they did not receive a scholarship, did not make the team, or did not receive the job in which they interviewed for. 
Monday, November 12Objective: "I can compose a persuasive letter."
Grammar Review: What’s the definition of each of these types of sentences: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex? Why is it important to know whether a sentence is simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex? http://www.eslbee.com/sentences.htm http://www.english-grammar-revolution.com/compound-complex-sentence.html Complete Vocabulary List #3: acuity, braggart, debunking, epitomized, hidebound, languish, obsequious, polemical, restorative, thwart (*test on Wednesday) Begin Vocabulary List #4: adamant, brawny, decathlon, equivocate, hieroglyphics, larceny, obsession, ponderous, retention, timorous Compose a “persuasive” letter: Compose a “persuasive” letter to the Vice-Principal (see instructions). Use block-style with mixed punctuation.
Thursday, November 8Objective: "I can compose a good news letter."
Grammar Review: What does it mean to be redundant in your writing? List three examples of redundant words in writing. Why should you AVOID redundancy in writing? http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/concise.htm Vocabulary Test #2: http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=95729 Work to complete Vocabulary List #3: acuity, braggart, debunking, epitomized, hidebound, languish, obsequious, polemical, restorative, thwart Complete Business Communications Chapter 3: Composing Business Messages (PowerPoint & Study Guide) *Test on Ch3 on Monday Complete Good News Letter #2: Compose a "good news" letter to your parents. Format the letter as Block-Style with Open Punctuation. Topic: Write three paragraphs informing your parents that you have received a job and that you will be moving out of their house. Give your parents details about your job and where you'll be living. Finally, inform your parents of the "good news" that you'll be repaying them $100 per month for the rest of your life as payment for raising you. Tuesday, November 6Objective: "I can compose a good news letter."
Grammar Review: When possible, eliminate gender bias. Replace the following words to eliminate gender bias: policeman, stewardess, waitress, actress, salesman, postman, and maid. When speaking and writing, why is it important to eliminate gender bias? http://grammar.about.com/od/tests/a/Exercise-In-Eliminating-Gender-Biased-Language.htm Complete Vocabulary List #2: acrophobia, bourgeois, debility, epistolary, hiatus, languid, obscured, poised, resplendent, therapeutic (*test on Vocab List #2 on Thursday) Complete Business Communications Chapter 3: Composing Business Messages (PowerPoint & Study Guide) *Test on Ch3 on Thursday Good News Letter #1: Compose a “good news” letter. Format as Modified-Block style with Mixed Punctuation. Topic: Announce bank error in your favor, you receive $100 dollars. (*see example below) Good News Letter #2: Compose a "good news" letter to your parents. Format the letter as Block-Style with Open Punctuation. Topic: Write three paragraphs informing your parents that you have received a job and that you will be moving out of their house. Give your parents details about your job and where you'll be living. Finally, inform your parents of the "good news" that you'll be repaying them $100 per month for the rest of your life as payment for raising you.
Friday, November 2Objective: "I can compose a simple request letter."
Grammar Review: When do you spell out numbers and when do you not? What are three rules to spelling out numbers in writing. #1) Write one sentence in which you have to spell out a number. #2) Write one sentence in which you use the number without spelling it out. http://homeworktips.about.com/od/essaywriting/a/numbers.htm Work on Vocabulary Word List #2: acrophobia, bourgeois, debility, epistolary, hiatus, languid, obscured, poised, resplendent, therapeutic Vocabulary Test #1: http://www.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=95618 Continue Business Communications Chapter 3: Composing Business Messages (PowerPoint & Study Guide) Business Communications Activity: Review “Parts of a Business Letter” using Quizlet *take the test until you get 100% http://quizlet.com/5908924/parts-of-a-business-letter-flash-cards/ http://quizlet.com/5908924/test/ Business Communications Activity: Compose a “simple request” letter. Use Modified-block style with open punctuation. Topic: Request information from a local DJ to host a school dance.
Wednesday, October 31Objective: "I can format a block-style, open punctuation business letter."
Bell Work--Grammar Review: Always use a comma when the introduction (introductory clause) is at least five or more words. One to four words is optional. (1) Write a sentence with an introductory clause of five or more words. (2) Write a sentence with an introductory clause of four or less words. http://englishplus.com/grammar/00000074.htm Begin Vocabulary Term 2 Packet (download below) Complete Word List #1: acrid, boorish, cynical, epistle, heresy, lance, obscure, poignant, respite, terse View the Video: "How to Format a Business Letter" (Click on the link above or right-click and choose Save Target As) Type the Letter: Alta Cameras *Block Style, Open Punctuation
Monday, October 29Objective: "I can compose routine business messages."
Bell Work--Grammar Review: What are the four types of sentences? Write one sentence for each type demonstrating your understanding of each type. http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/o/typesofsentencesl.cfm Begin Vocabulary Term 2 Packet (download below) Word List #1: acrid, boorish, cynical, epistle, heresy, lance, obscure, poignant, respite, terse Begin Business Communications Chapter 3: Composing Business Messages (PowerPoint & Study Guide)
Thursday, October 25Journal Prompt: Watch the Video: Why Gender Matters?
http://www.education.com/facts/quickfacts-gender-differe1nces-videos/why-gender-matters/ After watching the expert, what are some of the fundamental differences between girls and boys, even at birth? Vocabulary Test #8: http://mytest.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=90793 Vocabulary Test #9: http://mytest.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=90794 Vocabulary Test #10: http://mytest.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=90799 Complete all Term 1 Vocabulary Lists #1-10. Print and hand-in to your teacher. Complete all Online Blogs. Complete all Journal Entries for the term. Print and hand-in to your teacher. Tuesday, October 23Objective: "I can decode confusing words and homonyms."
Journal Prompt: Read the article—“Gender Differences in Response to Stress” http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Differences_between/ Why do girls deal with stress differently than boys? Complete all Vocabulary Lists #1-10 (Completed Packet due on Thursday) *Vocabulary Tests #8, #9, and #10 on Thursday Confusing Words and Homonyms (PowerPoint, Study Guide, Web Activity)
Friday, October 19Objective: "I can write the plural and possessive form of nouns."
Journal Prompt: Write 3-5 short-term goals (a short-term goal you can accomplish within the next 1-6 months). Then, write 3-5 long-term goals (long term goals can be accomplished with 1 – 3 years). Quote: "The major reason for setting a goal is for what it makes of you to accomplish it." Vocabulary Test #7: http://mytest.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=90788 Begin Vocabulary List #8: abstruse, impetuous, cringe, envenom, hedonism, laconic, oblique, plumage, resignation, tenacious Business English Activity: Singular & Plural Possessives 23 & 24 (worksheet, pgs. 47 & 48) *Pass off Unit 2 Study Guide with your teacher Unit 2 Test (trade & grade in class)
Wednesday, October 17Objective: "I can effectively use common and proper nouns in complete sentences."
Journal Prompt: Read the article--”Food Processing and Obesity” http://www.education.com/reference/article/food-processing-obesity-2/ The federal government is working on new, voluntary guidelines to push manufacturers to make and market more nutritious food to kids. Do you believe that new federal government guidelines would help children to not be overweight? Do you believe that taking soda machines out of all schools would also help children to not be overweight? If not, what would help? Complete on Vocabulary List #7: nebulous, blithe, macabre, enunciation, headstrong, lackluster, objective, pliable, rescind, temper (*Vocab Test #7 on Friday) Business English Activity: Simple & Noun Plurals 19 & 21 (worksheet, pgs. 41 & 43) Monday, October 15Objective: "I can recognize common and proper nouns."
Journal Prompt: What is your plan to improve your three-dimensional health? The three dimensions of health are body (physical), soul (our intellect, emotions, and will), and spirit (part of us that transcends this world). The spirit is your core, the soul is the next layer, and the body is the outside layer. You need to work on all three, don’t just work on one to the detriment of the others. Work on Vocabulary List #7: nebulous, blithe, macabre, enunciation, headstrong, lackluster, objective, pliable, rescind, temper Begin Business English Unit 2--Nouns (PowerPoint & Study Guide) Business English Activity: Simple & Noun Plurals 17 & 18 (worksheet, Common & Proper Nouns)
Tuesday, October 9Objective: "I can recognize and use proofreaders' marks."
Journal Prompt: familiar quote--"The only way things are going to change for you is when you change." What in your life can you currently control and change so that you can achieve success and personal development? Vocabulary Test #6: http://mytest.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=90088 Begin Vocabulary List #7: nebulous, blithe, macabre, enunciation, headstrong, lackluster, objective, pliable, rescind, temper Business Communications, Chapter 2 Test (you may take twice) http://careysuewhite.ucutips.org/ Download and read the document below: Proofreaders' Marks.pdf, then take the online quiz. Proofreading Marks Online Quiz (take until you get 100%): http://www.jessebethel.net/faculty/amalchiodi/quizzes/proofmarks/prfmrk_basicsquiz.htm Complete in Word: Memo3_Revise for Conciseness
Friday, October 5Objective: "I can compose a memo in correct format."
Journal Prompt: Watch the video iGenus. With the passing of Steve Jobs (founder of Apple Computer) last year, what qualities did Steve Jobs possess that launched him into one of the most influential people of our modern digital world? Work to complete Vocabulary List #6 Submit Final Scholarship Essay Complete in Word: Memo1_Setting Goals Complete in Word: Memo2_An Important Meeting
Wednesday, October 3Objective: "I can plan a business message."
Journal Prompt: Read the Article: 1 in 3 Unprepared for Life After High School http://www.education.com/magazine/article/Ed_1_3_Unprepared_After/ Do you agree with the study (article) that more than 80 percent of employers said recent graduates were deficient in “applied skills” like communication, work ethic, and critical thinking, and 72 percent said they were deficient in basic writing skills. Vocabulary Test #5: http://mytest.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=86683 Begin Vocabulary List #6: abstain, blighted, credulous, enshroud, haughtiness, lachrymose, obfuscate, plethora, repudiate, tedium Business Communications Chapter 2: Planning Business Messages (PowerPoint & Study Guide)
Monday, October 1Objective: "I can polish my scholarship essay."
Journal Prompt: Read the article: Nutritional guidelines cut lunch portions; students say they're hungry http://www.ksl.com/?sid=22329815&nid=148&title=nutritional-guidelines-cut-lunch-portions-students-say-theyre-hungry-&s_cid=featured-4 Have you noticed that portions and options have changed in our local school cafeternia? Do you agree or disagree with the article? Do you think the federal government has the right to dictate the menu of our local public school? Complete Vocabulary List #5 (*test on Wednesday) Final Edit: Revise & Polish Scholarship Essay (use the thesaurus to vary word choice) Thursday, September 27Objective: "I can use a thesaurus to vary word choice."
Journal Prompt: Read the comments from: “Are actors and professional athletes paid too much?” Take a position. Pro or Con? Yes or No? Why or what facts can you give to support your position? Work to Complete Vocabulary List #5 (Reminder: Vocab Test #5 on Monday) Unit 1 Test: The Sentence (trade & grade in class) Final Edit: Revise & Polish Scholarship Essay (use a thesaurus to vary word choice)
Tuesday, September 25
Objective: "I can write clear sentences."
Journal Prompt: Are young people becoming too dependent on the Internet? Read the article: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2009-02-05/news/0902060228_1_teens-internet-distractions What do you say? Are teens becoming too dependent on the Internet? Respond "Yes" or "No" and give examples that support your position. Vocabulary Test #4: http://mytest.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=86628 Begin Vocabulary List #5: absolution, blatant, creditable, ensconce, hasten, laceration, obdurate, plausible, reprieve, tawdry Complete Unit 1 PowerPoint & Study Guide (Conjunctions & Interjections) -- *teacher will grade your study guide Group Assignment: Identify the type of sentence and parts of speech in Napoleon's paragraph. *Reminder: Unit 1 Test on Thursday Revise Scholarship Essay Friday, September 21Objective: "I can use the parts of speech correctly in writing a scholarship essay."
Journal Prompt: Teens and Curfews. Read the following article: http://debates.juggle.com/do-curfews-keep-teens-out-of-trouble From the article, 38% of people vote that curfews do keep teens out of trouble while 62% of responders say that it doesn't. From your personal experiences and those of your friends, how do you vote--YES or NO? Why do you vote Yes or No? Do you have a curfew and is it effective? *your teacher will grade your journal Complete Word List #4: abrogate, blasphemy, credible, enigma, beguile, eclectic, nuzzle, plaudit, reprehensible, tardy *test on Word List #4 next Tuesday Complete Scholarship Essay -- take home for parent to edit Wednesday, September 19Objective: "I can write a winning scholarship essay."
Journal Prompt: Read SHS POLICIES ON STUDENT USE OF TOBACCO, ALCHOL AND DRUGS Recent studies indicate that youth attitudes toward illicit drug use are softening (becoming more acceptable). Do you believe that young people are becoming less likely to perceive illicit drug use as risky or to disapprove of those who use drugs. Historical data shows that when youth perception of risk diminishes, their use increases. Complete Vocabulary List #4: abrogate, blasphemy, credible, enigma, beguile, eclectic, nuzzle, plaudit, reprehensible, tardy Write your scholarship essay rough draft. You must choose a prompt and at least one scholarship that you will apply for. Write 3-5 paragraphs using correct spelling grammar, and punctuation. Use the thesaurus to vary your word choice. Monday, September 17Objective: "I can write a winning scholarship essay."
Counselor Day: Students will learn from the counselors how to write an effective scholarship essay. 2B in Counseling Center 3B in Counseling Center Thursday, September 13Objective: "I can recognize complete and incomplete sentences."
Journal Prompt: The high school homework myth: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2010-09-28/features/sc-fam-0928-homework-high-school-20100928_1_high-school-homework-anti-homework-kids Do you think you're getting too much homework, not enough, or just about the right amount? Does doing homework improve your grades? Are certain kinds of homework better than others? How does homework affect your desire to learn? Vocabulary Test #3: http://mytest.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=83081 Work to Complete Vocabulary List #4 Continue Business English, Unit 1: The Sentence, PowerPoint & Study Guide Business English Activity (worksheet) Unit 1: Kinds of Sentences (Complete or Incomplete--pgs 7-8) Tuesday, September 11Objective: "I can recognize parts of speech."
Journal Prompt: Bullying/Harassment. Read Nebo School District's policy on bullying: http://www.nebo.edu/pubpolicy/J/JDD.pdf Anytime now or in the past, have you been bullied or harassed at school? Did you report the bullying or harassment? Do you still remember the details of the incident? What advice would you give to another student who is experiencing bullying or harassment? Complete Vocabulary List #3 Continue Business English, Unit 1: The Sentence, PowerPoint & Study Guide Business English Activity (worksheet) Unit 1: Subject & Verb Recognition (pgs 5-6)
Friday, September 7Objective: "I can recognize parts of speech."
Journal Prompt: Ten skills every student should learn. Read the following article: http://www.eschoolnews.com/2011/08/11/ten-skills-every-student-should-learn/? List the ten skills every student should learn. Which three (3) of the skills do you feel will prepare you most for after graduation and college? Why did you choose that skill? Vocabulary Test #2: http://mytest.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=81717 Work to Complete Vocabulary List #3 Grade Ch1 Business Communications Test Business English: Unit 1 The Sentence Pretest (trade and grade in class) Begin Business English, Unit 1: The Sentence, PowerPoint & Study Guide
Wednesday, September 5
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Friday, August 31
Journal Prompt: Read our School’s Attendance Policy
http://shs.nebo.edu/node/27
Do you agree or disagree with all or parts of our school’s
attendance policy? Do you think it’s a good idea that part of your grade in some classes may be determined from your attendance? Do you believe that punctuality habits established in high school will follow you into your job and future college habits? For example, if you are habitually late to class in high school, will you be continually late to your job and/or college classes?
Term 1 Vocabulary Packet (Begin Word List #2)
Vocabulary Test #1: Click on the click on the blue square that says “Learning Definitions” to begin the test. When complete, type your name in the top right corner and print your score.
http://mytest.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=81704
Continue Business Communications, Chapter 1 --
Career Success Begins With Communication Skills --
PowerPoint & Study Guide
http://shs.nebo.edu/node/27
Do you agree or disagree with all or parts of our school’s
attendance policy? Do you think it’s a good idea that part of your grade in some classes may be determined from your attendance? Do you believe that punctuality habits established in high school will follow you into your job and future college habits? For example, if you are habitually late to class in high school, will you be continually late to your job and/or college classes?
Term 1 Vocabulary Packet (Begin Word List #2)
Vocabulary Test #1: Click on the click on the blue square that says “Learning Definitions” to begin the test. When complete, type your name in the top right corner and print your score.
http://mytest.vocabtest.com/vocabulary_word_test.php?tid=81704
Continue Business Communications, Chapter 1 --
Career Success Begins With Communication Skills --
PowerPoint & Study Guide
Wednesday, August 29
Journal Prompt: Read the following article on Teen
Texting: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/26/health/26teen.html
The rapid rise in teen texting has potential for great benefit or great harm to teenagers. Do you feel that teens are texting too much? For example, are you or your friends’ texting in class, constantly texting at the dinner table, texting while doing homework, and/or texting in the middle of the night? Write
at least one paragraph (three sentences) using correct
spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Continue Term 1 Vocabulary Packet (Complete Word List #1) *Test on Word List #1 on Friday
Continue Business Communications, Chapter 1 --
Career Success Begins With Communication Skills --
PowerPoint and Study Guide
Texting: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/26/health/26teen.html
The rapid rise in teen texting has potential for great benefit or great harm to teenagers. Do you feel that teens are texting too much? For example, are you or your friends’ texting in class, constantly texting at the dinner table, texting while doing homework, and/or texting in the middle of the night? Write
at least one paragraph (three sentences) using correct
spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Continue Term 1 Vocabulary Packet (Complete Word List #1) *Test on Word List #1 on Friday
Continue Business Communications, Chapter 1 --
Career Success Begins With Communication Skills --
PowerPoint and Study Guide
Monday, August 27
Journal Prompt: School Dress Code--Read our school's dress code policy. Do you agree or disagree with parts of our school's dress code? Do you think we should have a dress code? Do you think it improves behavior and decreases sexual harassment among students? Write at least one paragraph (three sentences) using correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Begin Term 1 Vocabulary Packet
Business Communications, Chapter 1 -- Career Success Begins With Communication Skills -- PowerPoint and Study Guide
Begin Term 1 Vocabulary Packet
Business Communications, Chapter 1 -- Career Success Begins With Communication Skills -- PowerPoint and Study Guide
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