BRMS Computer Elective

ANNOUNCEMENTS - for all grades - please read DAILY

1. iChat should be closed today.
2. If you have any logon or MasterKey problems, let me know right away.
3. GRADES are available on the Grades tab at the top of this page.
4. CAMERAS - Mrs. Scott has approved the idea of you bringing your digital cameras to class to download pictures for your next project. You may have the camera out in class ONLY to download. No taking pictures or video in class. If you have the camera out any other place on campus, you may have your camera confiscated. Act responsibly and there should be no problems.
5. BLANK CDs for sale - If you need blank CDs for use in the classroom or at home, I have them available for 25 cents each. No cases or sleeves. You are NOT required to have blank CDs for class. See me at the beginning of the class period to purchase CDs.

Today’s Agenda

8th Grade (Periods 1, 3, 4, 5)

1. Keyboarding warm-up. (10 minutes)
2. 1st period - you may work on your research project when you have completed the work for this class.
3. FINISH - Block format business letter practice: 1) complete the two worksheets; 2) type the practice letter using your name and address instead of Joan Smith’s; 3) print the practice letter; 4) sign the letter in blue or black ink; 5) staple the letter to the front of your packet; 6) turn in the packet to me. This assignment is worth 25 classwork points and is due today.
4. FINISH - Complete the block format business letter to Mrs. Scott. When finished: 1) print your letter; 2) sign it; 3) staple the grading sheet to the front of the letter; 4) turn it in to me. The due date for this assignment is today. This assignment is worth 50 test points.
5. If you gave finished both business letter assignments, you may work on MasterKey OR finish gathering pictures for our next project, a 3 minute slide show with music. Save the pictures in your picture folder.

7th Grade (Period 7)

1. Keyboarding warm-up. (10 minutes)
2. FINISH - Block format business letter practice: 1) complete the two worksheets; 2) type the practice letter using your name and address instead of Joan Smith’s; 3) print the practice letter; 4) sign the letter in blue or black ink; 5) staple the letter to the front of your packet; 6) turn in the packet to me. This assignment is worth 25 classwork points and is due today.
3. FINISH - Complete the block format business letter to Mrs. Scott. When finished: 1) print your letter; 2) sign it; 3) staple the grading sheet to the front of the letter; 4) turn it in to me. The due date for this assignment is today. This assignment is worth 50 test points.
4. If you gave finished both business letter assignments, you may work on MasterKey OR finish gathering pictures for our next project, a 3 minute slide show with music. Save the pictures in your picture folder.

6th Grade (Period 6)

1. Keyboarding warm-up. (20 minutes)
2. FINISH - Block format business letter practice. Complete the two worksheets and type the practice letter using your name and address instead of Joan Smith’s. When you have finished typing the practice letter, print it, sign it in blue or black ink, staple it to the front of your packet, then turn in the packet to me. This assignment is worth 25 classwork points and is due today.
3. START - Now that you know how a business letter should look, you are going to write one of your own.We will review the assignment sheet and answer any questions about the assignment, then you will start drafting your letter.