Monument Flyers

This week, we will use the research we've been working on in class to complete Monument flyers using Microsoft Publisher.  The template of the flyer looks like this:

Students will draw upon a file of photographs to illustrate their flyer, use three facts from their research, and have the ability to change the colors and fonts.  Should be a very cool project - and we'll all learn more about DC's amazing monuments!

Finish Journey Stories, and Keep Typing...

This week in Technology class, the students will finish typing their amazing Journey stories for Language Arts.  If the students have finished the stories, they will continue typing using Type to Learn.

Just Keep Typing, Just Keep Typing ...

(Think of the tune from "Finding Nemo" - Just Keep Swimming...)

Once again, this week, we will continue using Type to Learn (with keyboard covers!) 

 

On Friday during the combined Technology/Language Arts block, we will try out our new skills, and try to type the "Journey" stories the students have been working on in Language Arts.

 

Happy Typing,

Mrs. Morell

This week, we continue typing!

This week, we will continue using Type to Learn (with keyboard covers!)  A big focus will be to keep fingers on the home keys!  We'll do this for the next few weeks, so you have a great foundation for all they keyboarding we'll be doing in technology class and language arts this year!

Happy Typing,

Mrs. Morell

This Week, We Begin to Type!

 Dear 4th Graders,

Today, we will begin our class by taking a timed typing test.  This will give me a sense of how quickly you have learned to type, and how much work we need to do this quarter!

We will be devoting much of the first quarter to keyboarding, and will be using keyboard covers in class, so that you are sure to learn proper finger placement.

By the end of 4th grade, the goal is that you should be typing at least 20 words a minute.

Each of you will have an account on Type to Learn.

Your account name will be:
LastnameFirstinitial (CookL)
The password is: htstype
The account code is: 10092

If you would like extra practice to reach that goal, you may take home a copy of Type to Learn to install on your home computer.  You must have your parents Email me on: mbmorell@htsdc.org to do so, as I would like their permission before you install new software on your home computer.

Happy Typing,

Mrs. Morell

Ticket to Read Passwords

Time for a little practice with Ticket to Read!

Click on the link below:

http://www.tickettoread.com/

Login using your username and password... If you have forgotten it, the list of passwords is below:

Ticket to Read
anthonypierce - widebelt1
baileyclaire - stillcoat9
bryantl - newtree2
gallagherab - boldplace1
jonesjack - aquachain5
kehoee -lastboot5
lococoj -hotfly4
martinezwill - toughrope4
mulvihille - wellplace8
nortonr - blueshore3
smulsone - wilycoat0
stonel - coralfarm9
boscoj - firstfins8
burneya - cyansail8
cgseamus - loudhook1
casasolat - coralbank8
connere - roundsplash6
jacksonjustin - hotfly8
lyonsc - mixedpool7
morank - mixedclass7
morrellm - equalshore1
reyesm - rainyfort7
rosenbergp - dizzyplan4
tartaglinoc - mixedheart6
vaugnkayla - lefthook9
volkmana - kindcrowd9
hunteragl - roughcup8
gammoncl - coolsnail8
goddardkar - tallsail8
bayzc - bluecoast3
bayza - cleanflock4

We're having a bit of trouble subscribing our new students, so until we can get you on to the new program, try these Language Arts games:

Word Games

First Week of School

During the first week of school, the 4th grade will be given an overview of what we will do in technology class this year.  The PowerPoint we used can be found on the page of class rules found on the right column of this blog.

For homework: I would like you to post the answers to two questions using Wallwisher.

First, please answer the question: What was your favorite book and why:

http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/4thgradesummerreadin

Next, what is your favorite website and why:

http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/favwebsites4th


You may add the link to your favorite site to share with your classmates.

You will need to enter an Email address to post - if you do not have one, ask to use a parent's Email.  Next week, we will be assigning HTS Email accounts to you - sorry we don't have one ready for you quite yet!

I will need to approve your post before it appears, so don't worry if it doesn't appear right away!