10 words you need to stop misspelling

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/2rlZC1/theoatmeal.com/comics/misspelling a funny way to learn

Publisher

to open MS Publisher click start, choose all programs, find Microsoft office, click on Publisher.

double click the brochure folder, or choose the brochure from the publication types pane on the left side of the screen

pick a format you like

what you see is only a template. everything can be changed or moved.

type your research making sure all the pieces of your assignment are complete.

Check out this video on origami. Origami has great links between math, science, art and history.

The entire episode shows on PBS Dec 8 check your guide for the times

sorry I haven't posted the calendar on time this past week. for some reason I don't have access to the my blog form the school computer. I contacted out IT department and they say I have to bring the computer in to be serviced. anyways, its a bit of a chore to come home an post with a wife that i want to See and a baby that wants to play. hopefully we'll get it fixed soon.

home school compact

Home school compacts were sent home today. Please read, sign, and return the compacts with your child. Home school compacts are legal documents and must be returned by all parties involved. Thanks!

Industrial Revolution

Our studies of the Industrial Revolution have beugn. The underlying topics in this chapter are very current for today, as we discuss capitalism, the stock market, socialism, and the effects of the Industrial Revolution on the climate. In this section we have two great movies to watch in class, "Capitalism" and "Sicko" both by Michael Moore. But, before we can get there, we have to know the basic vocab terms:

Industrial revolution

factors of production

entrepreneur

urbanization

middle class

stock

laissez faire

capitalism

socialism

communism

french revolution and napoleon debate topics

• Revolutions are good for countries
• everyone should be considered equal
• we need a strong ruler like napoleon
• we need a committee of public safety

more web sapce

It appears that I haven't been updating the site... not true. The problem was I was out of allocated web space. No fear, I just bought some more space. Grades are highly accurate as of today.

french revolution

PREZI

Are you sick of Power Points? Do you find them boring and played out? Try using prezi. Prezi is a presentation type software that is available for free online at prezi.com The software is easy to use, but does take a small amount of time to get used to. Check it out for your self.

French Revolution and Napoleon vocab

During the next couple of weeks we will study the French Revolution and Napoleon. Vocabulary is highly important for this chapter as it basically tells a story.
the vocab words are as follows:
estate, great fear, guillotine, reign of terror, coup de' etat, Continental system, scorched earth policy, national assembly

Online Grades

Parents/Guardians,
you can now see your child's grades online!!!!!
simply scroll down the blog and look for Ramirez links on the left. Under Ramirez links, you will see a grades link. Click on the link and you will be directed to the secure grades site. Follow the directions on the page and you will be instantly updated as to how your child is doing in my class.

analyzing enlightenment philosophers

http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0ARBNAckruQTxZGhjdGJidnhfMTI3Y3N3bWZrZHc&hl=en
here is the organizer for the enlightenment philosophers

The Age of Enlightenment

In this chapter we will be learning about the Age of Enlightenment. We will analyze the philosophers of the era and see how their ideas influenced the American Revolution and major documents created by the new country.

the vocab words for the chapter are as follows:
enlightenment, social contract, philosophe, Declaration of Independence, checks and balances, federal system, Bill of Rights, natural Rights

Magna Carta video

This Magna Carta video takes you from the beginning, when John had financial and religious problems, to how the Magna Carta affects us now. The running time is about 5 minutes

changes in England

For the next week, we will be studying the changes that took place in England during the Middle Ages and how those changes lead to the first form of modern democracy. Key things we need to remember are the principles of the Magna Carta and causes and effects of the Glorious Revolution.
Start getting prepared for the Rise of Democracy test on Wednesday Sept 30!

be creative

check out this awesome video. I have no idea what the guy is saying but the creative aspect is outstanding.

sims and diffs hand out

here is the sims and diffs hand out
http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0ARBNAckruQTxZGhjdGJidnhfMTEzZDNmaGRqNTc&hl=en

rise of democracy vocab words

Here are the chapter's vocabulary words.

1. due process of law




2. parliament




3. divine right




4. Magna Carta




5. constitutional monarchy




6. Glorious Revolution




7. Bill of Rights




8. Renaissance




9. Reformation




10. democracy

first days

The first days of class will be dedicated to learning geography. It is believed that if you do not know your geography you can not know your history. the first quiz of the year will be on Friday Sept 10.

Here are the links to the maps we will be using in case you lose one.

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/atlas/index.html?Parent=asia&Mode=b&SubMode=w

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/atlas/index.html?Parent=europe&Rootmap=&Mode=b&SubMode=w

http://www.eduplace.com/ss/maps/pdf/eur_countrynl.pdf

Final Thursday

This upcoming Thursday, July 16, will be our final day in the computer lab. On this day you are to complete your blogs.
A completed blog gets broken down as follows:

• blogs have four entries. One for each week



• each entry should have at least three paragraphs



• paragraphs should review what was learned through out the week, and can focus on lectures, assignments, grammar, essay, quickwrites, or anything else you learned in class.



• don't forget to give examples



• use your notes



• for extra credit add a photo of yourself to your blog

Finally, you must email me a link to your blog. If you don't email me the link, I will not be able to view your blog and you will not be graded for your work. Follow the directions below to email me the link.

• copy and paste the address of your blog site to an email and send it to ramirez_james@montebello.k12.ca.us



• make sure to type your name and period in the subject line
  
  

If you forgot the address of your blog, you can find it by

• clicking on the dashboard link in the top right corner of your blog page



• then click on view blog



• the address will appear in the URL address bar at the top of the page

In addition to finishing your blogs you are to write your movie review for Juno. Add this movie review, that you have already written, to your publisher document that you began the first week of summer school with your partner. Print it out (in b&w is free color is 10 cents).

comma chart

Morning!

This week in the computer lab you will be creating a chart/table using Microsoft Word. Your chart will have three columns. The first column will list the type of comma being used e.g., appositive, series, numbers. The second column will show the rule for the comma using your own words. The third column will provide a new and original example. Look at your notes, and make sure you have included all the commas learned.

your second assignment is to access your blog and journal what you have learned this week. As a reminder, we covered how to write an essay using the proper format and commas. USE YOUR NOTES.

If you have not created your blog click on the link to begin. you are still repsonsible for last weeks entry.

summer school welcome

hello 8.5 graders!!!
this week in the computer lab you are responsible for two assignments. the first assignment shall be done with a partner. you are responsible for using Publisher to create response to literature newsletter. The newsletter should include a picture and all of the components of a proper response.
the second assignment is creating a blog using blogspot.com. While creating your blog use your new school email address as your email address.
your blog post should be discussing the two things we have learned this week: response to literature and plot. use your notes and journal all that you have learned.

voice thread extra credit

Some of you need extra credit in a bad way. After listening to my comment, type or record your own comment telling me what you think. Make sure to use a name which I can identify you buy. Your comment will be worth 5 points.

progress?

A few of you are making great progress! Awesome! Others are dropping the ball in a major way. If this is your group, you had better start making a disaster plan. Remember, you receive credit for anything you turn into me. And, in this case, turning in something is much better than turning in nothing. Think about it, 50/100 points is an F but it's better than receiving 0/100. AT least a 50 point F is only 10 points away from a D.

Here is the link if you still need to download Windows Movie Maker

Editing

Starting Tuesday, we begin to edit our videos using Windows MovieMaker. Make sure to bring all necessary hardware to get the videos uploaded to the computers in the library. Check out the tutorials that I have posted to get yourself familiar with what is going to be happening.

sound effects

thanks to my professor, I was able to find this site with sound effects for your movies.

next step

This week you and your group should be writing and memorizing your scripts. A large part of your grade comes from knowing your lines and acting professionally. See the movie rubric for more information.
After school, you should be meeting up and begin the filming of your videos. Don't make excuses, I know you can find the time.

movie maker for beginners

so you've never worked with Movie Maker and you have no clue what to do. Watch the tutorial! Pause when you need to and apply what they have just showed you. Watch the video twice before asking me questions.

adding music to your video

Use the following tutorial to enhance your videos. The tutorials are short and easy to understand. If they go to fast for you... press the pause button!!!!!



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Our video projects are in full swing! I can't wait to see the results. So far you should have turned in an received credit for the following material:

• the creation of your groups (10 pts.)
• a brainstorm web (10 pts.)
• topics each member will cover (15 pts.)
• list of jobs each member will complete (15 pts.)
• standards that address your topic (15pts.)
• ESLRS aligned with learning (15 pts.)

Today we begin writing the summaries and from there the scripts. this part of the assignment is worth 30 pts. and will be due on or before June 2. get it done!

We have begun our final project! Here is the schedule we will follow, use it!!!!
It has been a great year, and you have learned tons of information. Now it's time to show me what you have learned by creating a video that recaps the whole year. The assignment is worth 220 points and can make it or break it for you. But don't worry, you can and you will do it.