Extra Credit 2: Movie Posters

You can select an era/unit/chapter and make a poster depicting what it is about, similar to how a movie poster teases us about what we may see in the film.  Suggested units include:
Prehistory, River Civilizations, Ancient India, Greece, Rome, Egypt & Israelites, Christianity, Islam, Middle Ages, etc.  Good movie posters to emulate include any Indiana Jones movie (Raiders of the Lost Ark is the best), Spartacus, The Mummy.  Google "Movie Posters" and select images.  You should see some fantastic samples.  You can make up to five.  Each poster must be colorful, neat, well-designed, and at least 8.5x11

Extra Credit

You will have to write an essay.  Length is up to you.  But please do NOT write more than five pages (typed, double-spaced, 12 pt NORMAL font).  One of the issues regarding the study of history is personal ancestry and connections.  As a teacher, I try to make things from the past relevant to your lives today.  While not always directly apparent, the connections are there.  But how far should historians (and teachers) go to find relevancy?  We interpret and reinterpret historical records every day.  One of the most controversial theories presented, examined, and discussed in recent years has been "Black Athena" by Martin Bernal.  You are to read about this theory and the debate about its legitimacy.  Then write an essay briefly explaining the theory and debate with what YOU believe.  Avoid "I" statements and support your argument with citations from what you have read.  If you do not want to take sides on the issue, approach it by answering the relevance of "History as is" or History as was" in the sense that can history be changed through reexamination?  I know this can come across as confusing, but you must THINK.  I have included important links below.  Read them.  Discuss things with adults and peers.  Then write your statement essay.  Due Friday January 7, 2010.
Black Athena (website)
Black Athena Debate (Website)
Building Bridges to Afrocentrism
Not Out of Africa

Check back during break for another opportunity that may arise!

Castles

I showed you a video based on the book, "Castle" by  David Macaulay - which is a fictional account of the construction of Aberwyvern Castle..  On Monday, we'll go over a handout about Castles, I'll give a brief lecture, and you'll watch another 20-minute recap of a castle siege.  All of this should prepare you for the "Design Your Own Castle" project.  It is due the Tuesday after Winter Break.  You'll also have a test on Ch. 11 (Islam) next Thursday!

So Much to Do!

I assigned the Castle Project today.  Everything I give you is available on the Moodle.  Your maps (Byzantine/Christianity) are due tomorrow, along with the answers to the Religion Readings (you do NOT have to do the Critical thinking).  I have decided to extend the Chapter Outlining to Monday.  So, you'll have a weekend to get it done.  Expect some Castle information on Friday and Monday with a brief lecture on Islam on Tuesday.  You'll take a test on Ch. 11 (Islam) and Castles on Thursday, December 16.

Scriptures, Maps, and Outlines

We read some selections from the Old Testament, new testament, and Koran on Monday.  There are some questions at the end of each reading.  Please answer the questions by Friday - you do not have to do the critical thinking.

On Tuesday, you were to use your textbooks to copy two maps (Spread of Christianity and Expansion of Islam).

Today, I showed you how to outline the chapter (11 - Islamic Civilization).  The sample from class is on the Moodle. 

You will have class time tomorrow and part of Friday to finish your work.  I will explain the Castle project tomorrow.

Everything is DUE Friday.

Textbook Returns

You should SKIM Chapter 11 (Islam) and remember to bring your book to class next Tuesday and Wednesday.  To skim a chapter involves simply reading the introduction, looking at headings, bold words, pictures (and captions), and scanning the chapter review questions.  It should only take you about 10-15 minutes.

I also suggest you read pages 288-302 by Thursday so you have some knowledge about Feudalism and Castles.


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"I am Spartacus!"

We started Spartacus today and will finish it by Friday, with some interruptions along the way.  Some of you will miss a day due to the PLAN test.  I hope you were focusing on my bits about the "Blacklist" during the Red Scare of the 1950's in the USA and the lack of technological development in societies dependent upon slave labor.  There is much more to this movie than what you see and hear.  I mentioned this to one class - when you become more mature and culturally aware, your brains will start to revert to its pre-adolescent stage when you had questions and soaked up knowledge.  Some movies (and books, and music, and plays, etc.) have more to them than, "I like when truck go boom."  Think about what you see, hear, and make connections to what you know.  Ciao...

ZZZZ - Huh, What?

We watched a video about Rome.  Yeah, I usually never do such a thing on a Monday, but it fit well with the 2-day week.  We'll have a quiz on it tomorrow, so I hope you stayed awake.  Your timeline is due tomorrow.  Make sure you attach the chronology with the rubric and your name somewhere on the actual timeline itself.  After the video quiz, we'll score the timelines.  You get to enjoy your 5-day break...unless you haven't been keeping up in class.  You may want to review chapter 6.

All Roads Lead to...

Romo.  Oops.  I meant Rome.  We corrected the Rome packet (Ch. 6) today.  The answer key is available on the moodle.  There are still some people who do not understand due dates.  When something is corrected as a class, you cannot turn it in late for any credit.  That is why I always give an "oops' day for anyone who may have forgotten or lost their homework.  There was also a case of students coming to me at the end of class with their "completed" and scored work that had not been turned in and/or shown to me prior to our going over the work.  This is cheating, since it was obvious that they simply wrote down the answers as we went over them. 

Regarding cheating, many of you still do not understand the difference between WORKING WITH and COPYING FROM.  I encourage students to work together to find and figure out answers.  That is part of the learning process.  But when you simply copy the work, you may be getting the credit or better score/grade, but you're not learning.  I respect the student who EARNED 50% more than the student who copied his/her way to 60%.  Because, in the end, you will be beaten by the test, discussion, or other assessment.  Getting a good grade in your class means nothing without having learned something.  You will be amazed to find out what you do not know when applying for or starting a new job, only to be fired because you haven't learned what was expected of you as a graduate. 

Never be ashamed of not knowing something.  Do your best.  Learn what you can.  Ask for help.  Get clarification.  Learn.  Study.  Know. 

Timelines due Tuesday.  Start with Etruscan settlements (900 BCE).  And please remember to keep the integrity of the dates on the line.  Do not place an event from 88 BCE next to an event from 70 BCE and use the same distance to then place an event from 60 BCE.  There should be twice as much space between the first two dates as there is between the last two.  Understand?  If not, google timelines and figure it out.  Time is running out.  It's due Tuesday!  No extensions!!!

Stab Stab Stab!

We watched an episode of Conquest: Roman Weapons today.  After learning about what the Romans used and how they fought, we moved on to Pliny's account of Vesuvius.  There was a little interruption to the video when I talked about sewers, plumbing, and "toilet paper."  I hope you enjoyed the lesson.  We'll correct Ch. 6 work tomorrow, and I'll answer last-minute questions about the timeline which is absolutely, positively due by Tuesday.

Email

I taught you how to forward your MPS email to your personal email.  I was a little disappointed in some of you not knowing your passwords - you had been warned/reminded numerous times.  I think there may be a correlation between being prepared and passing the class.  Check the portal to see if that's true.  grades will be completely updated by tomorrow eve.  You need to turn in the Rome Packet (Ch. 6) so we can correct it in class.  There may be a test of some sort next Tuesday.  PREPARE!!!

Rome, Day 1

You picked up two maps (one sheet, back-to-back).  I projected both for you to copy.  If you did not finish, lost yours, or were not here, you can get the GDoc here.  I also showed you the first 3-4 minutes of the HBO series "Rome" which depicted the organizational structure of a Roman legion in combat.  A soldier was one of a group, rarely fighting as an individual.  We'll be in the computer lab (E118) on Wednesday.  I'll show you how to forward your MPS email, check the calendar, and you'll also complete a chart comparing the Republic with the Empire.  

From now on, I will copy&paste the daily instructions to the blog.

Pick up Map Handout       

        You will need 1color          

    Grade sheets - bring back a signed note from parents for EC            

    Homework:       

        Ch. 6 Packet  (Due Thursday, Nov 18th)   

        Rome Timeline (Due Tuesday Nov. 23rd)   

    Test Results are on the portal

    Open your notebooks to a blank page (Name and Date)       

        Title:  Rome   

            List as much as you can think of regarding Ancient Rome

Veterans

After yesterday's Greece Test, we take a step aside to watch some video segments about Veterans.  Nov. 11 is used to commemorate all of those people who have, are, or planning to serve in the United States military in order to protect the liberties we cherish every day. 

Understand that as we move forward in history, you should become more aware of "the state" as the benefactor of human service.  Citizens and non-citizens alike are often put into positions to fight for, defend, and die for a nation/country.

We will begin the unit on Rome tomorrow.  Read Chapter 6!!!

Plato, Troy, and Sacrifice

The Plato essay was due yesterday, but I allowed students to turn it in today with no penalty.  Unfortunately, many students believed an excuse would allow for extra time.  An assignment is due in hard copy format (printed out) by the beginning of class.  Students are able to print out their work in the media center before or after school, or during lunch.  I will still accept printed essays through Wednesday for partial credit.

We watched an episode of The Simpsons today:  Lemon of Troy (6.24).  It is a cultural reference to the Trojan War.

We also discussed four questions.  For those of you not in class today (including ALL of you from 2nd hour), the four questions are shown below in invisotext (just click and drag over to read).  Take out a note card (you should have bought them last quarter) and answer the four questions in order...WITHOUT jumping ahead.  Part of the fun is answering each question before you know what the next one asks.  When you answer yes or no, follow with a brief explanation (1-2 written lines).  After answering all four, summarize what you thought about.  It's all part of my hope to have a frank and honest discussion on Veterans Day about serving your country.

1.  Would you DIE for your family?
2.  Would you KILL for your family?
3.  Would you KILL for your country?
4.  Would you DIE for your country?

On the back, answer this:  What is a valid reason to commit US soldiers to combat?  Defend?  Attack?  Basically, what would justify (make it OK) to send US sodliers to their death?

There is a test tomorrow on chapters 4 & 5.  For students who still do not have a textbook, I no longer wonder why you are struggling in class.

Who's Who

We reconnected after a 4-day break today. I distributed grade sheets to students who did not have parents visit with me at conferences.  As noted, there will be a project for students earning less than a C at Winter Break who may want to pass the class.

There was a group task to think of people/groups we have learned about in class so far and indicate which civilization to which each belonged and the importance/relevance of each as well.  These are the people:  Achilles, Alexander, Athenians, Buddha, Hammurabi, Hatshepsut, Hindus, Lucy, Moses, Persians (Xerxes), Phillip II, Phoenicians, Plato., Socrates, Spartans (Leonides), Tut

I collected the Greece Maps (Mediterranean World, Greece, Alexander's Empire) as well, after going over the questions on the back of the Alexander map.

Do not forget about the Plato essay due tomorrow.  A hard copy must be in my possession at the start of class.

Conferences

Regarding conferences, I wanted to let everyone know that I will be available in room E5 (East Building - Lower Level) during the following times:

Weds, 11/3  From 4:00 to 9:00 (staying 1 hour later) Thurs. 11/4  From 7:00 to 2:00 (starting 2 hrs earlier, but ending 3 hours earlier)

If you cannot meet me during those times, please contact me with questions or another request and we can figure out what to do.  Know that there are still over two months left until the end of the semester and EVERY student can dramatically improve his/her grade. 

There is an essay due next week about whether or not "you" (the student) agree with Plato's belief that only the wise should make decisions and rule. 

5 Pargraph Essay Model, 250-500 words, Typed, 12-pt font (normal font), double-spaced. 

Due Mon (but I'll take it Tues). 

Also keep up to date with classroom activities through my blog:  romoglobe.blogspot.com and know that ALL handouts and notes are available through the Moodle (students should know about this).

Thank you, and know that if you ever have any questions or concerns, email is the best way to reach me!

Greece Test

The list of terms on the test (Probably Tues or Weds next week) is below:

Achilles   Deities    Leonidas    Philip II
Acropolis    Democracy    Macedonia    Philosphers
Agora   Elements    Marathon    Plato
Alexander the Great    Euclid    Mercenary    Polis
Amphora    Euripides    Minoan    Rhetoric
Archimedes    Foreigner    Mount Olympus    Sanctuary
Aristarchus    Geometry    Mycenaeans    Scholars
Aristocrat    Greece: Ages of (highs and lows)    Odyssey    Slave
Aristotle    Oedipus Rex    Socrates
Asia Minor    Hellenism    Oligarchy    Solon
Athens    herodotus    Oresteia    Sophocles
Bards    Hippocrates    Peistratus    Sparta
Citizen    History of the Persian Wars    Peloponnesian War    Stoicism
Cleisthenes    Persia    The Republic
Colonization    Homer    Perspective    Thermopylae
Crete    Iliad    Phalanx    Tyrant
Cyprus    Knossos    Pheidippides    Xerxes

Plato, Alexander, and Rome

So, I fooled many of you yesterday in class.  If you lost your notes and/or didn't take any.  They are below.  remember that your essay is due Monday - but I'll take it Tuesday.   You must have a hard copy to me by then.  The turnitin version will be done in two weeks as well.  In class today, we watched a 25-minute video about Alexander the Great.  Remember that "the Great" is granted to him by Europeans.  I hope you actually learned something.  There will be NO TEST TOMORROW!  Instead, you'll complete another map on Alexander's conquests and I'll go over some topics of the Greece Exam, which will be next Tuesday or Wednesday.  We're moving on to Rome on Monday.

Plato:                               
    Educated from birth to highest level possible for abilities and interests.                           
    3 Classes of People, all sharing Virtue of Justice:                           
        Ruling Class:  Virtue of Wisdom, minority group                       
        Military Class: Virtue of Courage                       
        Merchant Class: Virtue of Temperance                       
    People are controlled by mind, will, and appetite                           
        wants & needs                       
    "the especially wise people should make the decisions"                           
        Do you agree or disagree?                       
    Jefferson Disagrees - inform the people so they can make wise decisions                           
                               
                               
    5-Paragraph Model 
    (estimate 5-8 sentences per paragraph)
    Typed                     
    Double-Spaced                           
    12 Point Font                           
    Normal Font                            
    250-500 Words                           
    Hard Copy DUE Monday (I'll take it Tuesday)                           
                               
    Absolutely NO "I" Statements       

Alexander's Empire

So, you'll have to use the two maps below to complete your map excercise of Alexander the Great's Empire.

Below is the Persian Empire for Comparison:

Greece: A Moment of Excellence

We watched a video, with 31 questions.  I want to see how well you do in terms of watching/listening, reading for cues, and writing answers.  I also explained the role of male homosexuality in Ancient Greece and compared it to present-day lesbianism.  We'll correct the sheet tomorrow, when you'll also get a lot of your work returned.  If you have an EXCUSED absence for last Wednesday, you'll be able to make up the Chs. 1,2,8 Exam on Friday.

Greece

I reviewed some principles of government with the class - you have a handout.  We also generated a list of terms related to Greece - ancient and modern.  I hope the list will grow as we progress through the week, ending with a test next Tuesday.  You should read chapters 4 & 5.

Delayed Reaction

Wow - I've been slipping on updating this regularly.  I think the problem is that people do not seem to be using this site.  Check it EVERY DAY!  I promise I will update it as often as it is checked by you, the student.  There is an exam tomorrow covering chapters 1,2, and 8.  The list of topics to study is in the Ch. 8 folder on the Moodle.  We also watched the Simpsons 18th Episode from season 10, "Simpsons bible Stories" as a breather before a big exam. 

Textbook vs. Comics

You started reading the Cartoon History chapter on Ancient Egypt and completing the handout.  At home, you should be reading Chapter 8.  When you have finished reading at home and completing the handout in class, you will then fill in the chart.  If you have questions...ask!

Digging Deeper

So, I assigned you some Ancient India stuff and asked two ROMOTHINK questions today:

• Would you rather be a slave or a slave owner?
• This is based on ethics and personality.  There is no right or wrong answer.  Just a reasoned response.
• Is it fair to judge past indiscretions using present standards?
• I love this one because it is so complex.  We can never truly separate our beliefs when judging anything or anyone.  But we can always dig deeper to try and come to terms with WHY something happened and consider what the situation was like.

The purpose of today's lesson is to get you to think.  Do not simply respond to the question with an immediate answer.  THINK!  REASON!  Then answer.  Is it OK to kill?  You have been taught "NO" since you were little, but as you grew up, you may have learned that there are times when it is acceptable - even legal.

I also introduced Hinduism.   You picked up a handout for India.  I ask that you READ Chapter 8 as homework.  When you come to class tomorrow, you'll read the Cartoon History chapter for India and answer the 13 questions on the handout.  Then you'll compare the two sources on Thursday.  We may have a test on Friday (probably next Tuesday).

Man's Body, Animal's Head

We read about the Egyptian Worship of Animals today.  I hope you learned some new words and maybe figured out how to approach some challenging readings and questions.  You have a test tomorrow, and we'll look at the other religious readings next week.

What's in Your Tomb?

We watched some segments about Ancient Egyptian Tombs from YouTube.  My copy of a 25-min. segment about King Tut's tomb was lost in a failed hard drive, while the VHS looks like crap.  So YouTube saved the day a little.  I asked you to list some things you would like to have with you in YOUR tomb if you were to die later today.  What (durable) items would you leave for the future to find and try to decipher your life?  In closing, you were to answer the following question in 5-8 sentences:  What do you think of digging up people's graves/tombs in order to learn about the past (and their lives).

Simple HW Assignment

Create an account and leave a comment below.  That's it!  An Easy A!!!

World History (Period 1-3)
Tues:  Correcting Work (Nile River) and cleaning up Gradebook
Weds:  King Tut's Tomb vs. Your Personal Tomb (What do you value that symbolizes your current existence?)
Thurs:  Test (Egypt, Jewish Monotheism)
Friday: TBD - may start Cartoon History:  India

Moodle Me This, Google Me That

Please PAIR UP - and SHARE A COMPUTER!!!  Make sure you USE FIREFOX.  A maximum of 20 students can access the file(s) at once.  You have to go to the Moodle and look at the assignment for today.  It is in the first "Folder" and simply titled GDocs.

Movie Pitch

Work will be passed back tomorrow.  I hope the gradebook will be cleaned up by the end of the day.  We'll then take some time to discuss Ancient Egypt in movies.  I have decided to move the Ch. 2 test to next week.  We should talk about studying, reasoning, and succeeding on homework and tests.

Ancient Egypt

We watched a video about Ancient Egypt.  It always amazes me that a civilization that was born over 5000 years ago is still evident and influential today.  Tut, Ramses, and Hatshepsut (excuse me) are known today.  I had you watch the video without taking notes.  You'll take a quiz tomorrow and we'll discuss Ancient Egypt in film - I'll track down Abbot and Costello Meet the Mummy.  We'll look at early religion on Thursday and maybe take a quiz on Friday (Check the calendar to the right).  We are in teh computer lab (E118) on Monday.

Chapter 1 Test

Out of 26 questions, the highest score was 20 correct.  If you do not have your textbook yet, I suggest you go to the media center first thing in the morning and get yours ASAP.  We'll move forward to Egypt, Greece, and China.

Hokey-Pokey

I lost some of my sophs today.  While it bums me out a bit, we have to understand that it is for the best.  I have more manageable class sizes (35 max!!!), which means I'll actually recognize you, and maybe even get to know some of you.  I hope your day went well, and know that things will be a little more streamlined as we move forward.  I'll be able to take attendance more quickly, you'll be in assigned seats, and tasks (daily in class and at home) will become more routine.  I have decided to move your Ch. 1 Test to Weds, with tomorrow focusing on Hammurabi's Code.  SOme people wanted to know where to find the amazing video I showed on Friday.  I have embedded it (from youtube) below:

Short but Sweet?

I will be losing many of you to another teacher next week.  There are 138 students in World History, and adding a section will decrease avg class size from 46 to 35.  I might actually recognize and get to know you!  So, this week is kind of a wrap-up for prehistory and early river civilizations.  The weekly "plan" is below:

Mon - Finish Sticks & Stones and River Civilizations Map
Tues - Present Timelines to me and class
Weds - Video on Mesopotamia
Thurs - Correct Sticks & Stones and River Civilizations Map
Fri - Wrap-Up

Mon - World History Knowledge Pre-Test

Comics and Maps

OK - I slacked off.  We started the most difficult map you'll ever do for my class this year.  You'll have to combine information from 4-5 maps in your textbook or historical atlas (I have a stack in my class).  I will provide some links here and on the Moodle.

You'll also have some time tomorrow to work on your map and the Comic packet.  We'll be going over answers to the comic packet on Tuesday.

Project #1 (Personal Timeline, Immigrant Interview, Migratory History) MUST BE TURNED IN BY TUESDAY!!!

Maps:
River Civilizations
Hammurabi's Empire
Shang Dynasty
Indus River Valley Civilization
Ancient Egypt
Fertile Crescent

Silly Bus

So, I passed out a syllabus.  We went over the rules and expectations, took attendance, and I gave you 5-10 minutes to check base with your classroom friends.  You get your first homework assignment tomorrow.

Aztecs

You will make at least THREE slides to be put together for a slide show.  You should open Microsoft PowerPoint.  Save your document right away.  I will show you how to copy pictures, add slides, add pictures, and add text.  Make sure your name is on EVERY slide!!!  You should use Google Images to find pictures related to your part of the slide show.  For example, you can find general pictures for AZTECS here. 

Map: Europe 1600

Using the map below (removed now - follow links), copy the following niformation:
Countries:  Portugal, England, Spain, Russia, Norway, France, Italy, Ireland, Poland, Sweden, Scotland, Denmark, Hungary, Switzerland (SWI), Holy Roman Empire (Austria, Germany, Bohemia, Bavaria), Ottoman Empire  (Label Africa on your map too)
Water:  Atlantic Ocean, North Sea, Mediterranean Sea
City (*):  Constantinople/Byzantium/Istanbul
Religion (Dominant - most people were): Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Anglican (Church of England), Lutheran, Calvinist, Muslim
You do NOT have to label the individual letters - just use the colors.

Map 1
Map 2
Map 3

Middle Ages Journal

READ EVERYTHING HERE FIRST!!!

Open two new tabs for (right-click or hold the CONTROL button when you click on the mouse):
Go to Moodle.
Go to Google. 
Go to Google Images.

Sign up for my course in the Moodle.
Click on ALL COURSES on the left side.
Scroll down and click on COURSES UNDER DEVELOPMENT.
Scroll down and enter ROMO in the search window.

Pick Romo WorldHistory
Enrollment key is "romo"

Click on the first assignment in the MIDDLE AGES Folder.
It is also called "Middle Ages."
 
Click on the Google Images Tab and search for images that you can copy&paste
When you find a picture you like and can use, place it in your Civil War Journal.
     ASK FOR HELP if you do NOT KNOW HOW!!!
Make sure you add notes for your picture(s).
Also add notes about things you remember from class lessons.
If you want or need more information, use your Google tab and search for something.

Qtr 3, Day 1: Get New Stuff

Pick up BOTH handouts and a pair of scissors.


Bring Textbook to Class              
    You may turn them in to the Media Center          
              
Notebook  (Romo will pass one out to you)         
    You will cut & paste, staple, take notes, do EVERYTHING in the notebook.
      Watch Romo for example and instructions.                                                         
Definition Drawing of Time

Dictionary Definitions of Time                                        

1. the period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues : DURATION b : part of the day when one is free to do as one pleases
2. a point or period when something occurs : OCCASION
3. a set or usual moment or hour for something to happen, begin, or end
4. an historical period : AGE b : conditions of a specified period
5. a prison sentence
6. the rhythmic grouping of beats in music shown in the time signature as a fraction (as 3/4, 4/4, or 6/8) with the top number showing the number of beats in a measure and the bottom number showing the kind of note (as quarter note or eighth note) for each beat
7. a moment, hour, day, or year as indicated by a clock or calendar b : a system of determining time
8. one of a series of repeated instances or actions b plural : added or accumulated quantities or examples c plural : equal parts of which an indicated number make up a greater quantity d : 2TURN 5b
9. a person's experience during a certain period                                   
   

How important is TIME to you? (MINIMUM of 5 Lines)   

HOMEWORK:  Make a Definition Drawing of Middle Ages

Test

jaws theme mp3
   MP3 downloads | Music downloads

Typing Test

Read everything here first!  You will need to take THIS TEST.  Select "Frequent Words 2" and click START.  Type!  When you are finished, call me over to see your result.  To get your score, you must subtract your errors from your words per minute.  Good luck!  You will have as many chances as you need within the class period.

Type Away!

You have to learn and PRACTICE your your typing!  It will NOT be easy at first.  Take your time to learn the right way to type.  Read how your hands should rest and which finger is assigned to which letter(s) start here.  When you have finished reading, fill in the keys with the right letter on your handout and come BACK to this page to start your typing practice.

On Thursday, you will take a key test, filling in what each key is.

You will get a handout that must be colored OUTSIDE of class!

A blank version I used for the handout is here.

The color key is here.

Practice here.

If you finish all of those training steps, go here.

If you want to take some speed tests, go here. (Pick Shorty, Naduk, or frequent words)

We are here every day this week, and it is NOT time for email, photo booth, or other sites.

Practice your typing and get better.

Ikran better have the biggest improvement!

Hinduism

You will take a test on Hindusim and Ancient India today.  You may NOT use your notes.  To get your test, you will have to turn in your homework and the handout from the first packet.  Write your answers ON the test sheet.  As always, be quiet and do not cheat. We are in the Media Center EVERY DAY next week for your typing practice.  You can pick one of two different program to follow - I will explain on Monday.  

Type Away!

Read EVERYTHING here first!

Bookmark this page.

SIGN IN to Google (top-right corner).

After you do that, go here and take the typing test. Leave a comment below with your score.
Words Per Minute, Mistakes, Total Words

I need you to sign in to this site.  Once you have done so, read and follow the directions...and practice!

If/When you finished every step, go here and practice some more.