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Friday, November 19, 2010

What is plagiarism? Monday Classwork

1- Use GOOGLE an provide definitions and examples of the following words;
plagiarism, Common knowledge
2-Write responses in WORD and post to Comments
3- Open Plagiarism Test in new window , then click on Plagiarism in FLASH
4- View Tutorial using buttons
5- Take Quiz -- IF UNSURE GO BACK TO TUTORIAL and find correct response


When complete FunBrain

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Why do we need heroes and entertainment during War?





1- Access class BLOG

2- Visit each web site provided

3- Research web sites

4- Write a letter(in WORD) to Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta giving your feeling by comparing him to Harry Potter

5- Copy/paste to comments

6- Reply to a peer as if you were Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta

WEB SITES

Salvatore Giunta

HERO

Medal Of Honor

Ticket for Sale

Harry Potter





Wednesday, November 10, 2010

How would I show appreciation for a veteran killed in service?


Grafton WV National Cemetary

1- Access class BLOG

2- Visit each web site provided

3- Research web sites provided and select a person

4- Write a letter of appreciation to the family of the deceased serviceman—write on WORD and paste-- ( minimum 4 paragraphs)

5- Post letter to comments

6- Respond to pre-selected peer as you would imagine a family member of a hero who gave their all might do so

WV MEDAL OF HONOR

All Wars Medal of Honors

Medal Of Honors Cultural Library

VietNam "The Wall"

Enduring Freedom ( use the search of West Virginia or hometown)

Do a google search for additional info or your HERO

GOOGLE




Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Who won the big show?

1- Access class BLOG

2- Visit each web site provided

3- Research web sites provided and list 3 winners in each level of government

4- Label each winner as either legislative/executive/judicial

5- Use Election WORD form and save to flash drive

WEB SITES

National Elections

State Elections

Local Election

Local News

Friday, October 29, 2010

What are the three levels and branches of government?



1- Access class BLOG

2- upload WORD form to desktop

3- Use listed web sites to research election ballot of local area

4- Fill in WORD document and save to Flash drive

WEB SITES

WV Sample Ballots

GOOGLE

Scenario: Pick a local candidate, and prepare a short speech in which to convince your peers to vote for that person.

Research that person for facts that warrant your support

Thursday, October 28, 2010

What is news for teens?





1- Access class BLOG

2- Visit 3 of 5 web site provided and list 1 article from each

3- Read completely 2 article and write short summary on WORD

4- The two articles ---- find and list 2 web sites for each where additional info can be found.

5- Post document to comments

6-Read other posts and comment to at least 2 of your peers

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Who is running for WV senator? Who would I chose if I could vote?


1-Access Class BLOG

2- Use hyperlinked web sites to access information on election

3-Read /review information

4- Comment to class blog who you would vote for and 4 reasons why. Please write this in paragraph form on WORD then paste- I expect a substantial argument with reasons, and examples given.
5- Post one comment about what another peer has written agree/disagree??

WEB SITES

After the above!!!!!