Computers 8 Typing/Word Processing

Today we are going to continue to create tables and practice our word processing skills while also testing our typing speed.

Open a blank Word document and create a table (you can leave your page setup as is rather than changing it to landscape).  Your table will need 8 rows and 4 columns.  Leave the 1st column/1st row cell blank, and fill in the rest as follows:

Rows:

Astronauts

Aesop's Fables

Rules of Baseball

Tigers in the Wild

Wizard of Oz

Zebras

Enchanted Typewriter

Columns:

Accuracy

Gross WPM

Net WPM

Center justify your text and bold/italicize it.  Save your file as last name, typing progress.

Follow the link to the left for www.typingtest.com and begin by taking the 1-minute test entitled Astronauts.  When the time runs out, all of the information you need to fill in the first row of your table will pop up (Accuracy, gross WPM, and net WPM).  Fill in your table as you go, testing yourself on each of the lessons.

Just for fun

Hi girls!  I did some recording over the May long weekend with my friend Graham (a fantastic guitar player and a friend of mine from university), and I thought I'd share one of our tracks, "Summertime" by George Gershwin.  We recorded it yesterday in his living room - he's got great recording equipment at home!  Enjoy! :o)

Summertime - Lauren Campbell and Graham Pritchard

IP 10 iMovies due Mon. May 25th

IP 10 iMovies are due at the end of Monday's class - please make sure you use your remaining class time wisely and make arrangements to come in before school, at lunch, or after school if you have some catch-up work to do.  Don't forget to check over the list of assignment criteria to make sure that you have met the requirements re: transitions, music, titles, etc.

I am looking forward to seeing the finish products. :o)

Comp 8 Letters - Fiddler on the Roof

Hi girls. The assignment today is to complete your cover letters for your dream job (from last class). Remember that they can be entirely fictional, humorous, serious, whatever you choose, but they must be well-written with no spelling or grammar errors.

When you have completed the first letter assignment and have handed it in to the drop box with your name on it, you may start on the next assignment: a letter of thanks to the cast and crew of "Fiddler on the Roof."

This assignment will be completed in Microsoft Word. Check this link for a template that can be used for a letter of thanks.

The addresses required for your letter are written on the whiteboard in the computer lab.

The body of your letter should include (but is not limited to) the following:

1. A statement of thanks

2. An introduction of yourself (your name, grade, school, etc.)

3. Your review of the show (Which characters were your favourite? Why? Which scenes were the most memorable for you? Describe why you enjoyed the parts you did. Were the costumes appealing? Did the actors/actresses speak with clear voices? Were the characters believable? etc.)

4. What you learned by attending this performance (i.e. Did you learn something about the time period or culture portrayed in the musical? Did the performance inspire you to pursue acting, singing, more regular live theatre attendance, etc? Did the storyline cause you to think about an issue that you hadn't previously considered?)

5. A conclusion in which another statement of thanks is included

6. An appropriate closing (i.e. Sincerely) and your name


For formatting, please observe the following:

1. Font = Times New Roman, size 12

2. Standard margins

3. 1.5 line spacing

4. Full justified text (interior address, body, closing)

5. Right justified text (your name, school address, and date) - DO NOT use tabs to move your cursor to the right hand side of the screen, as this looks sloppy and makes formatting difficult.

6. Leave ample space between your closing and your typed name so that you can sign your letter once it has been printed.


Please note that these letters will be printed and shared with the cast, crew, and staff members at St. Mary High School. Have a friend proofread your letters before you hand them in.

Save this assignment with your last name and "Fiddler letter" and submit it to my drop box.

Science 7 review questions - Unit 2, Topics 5-7

These are the review questions from our game show activity.  Just as a reminder, your quizzes will be written as follows:

7P = Wednesday, May 6th (Period 2)

7C = Thursday, May 7th (Period 4)

Happy studying!

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What is the word that describes supporting pieces of wood or other materials around the base of a structure that form a triangle with the ground?

Describe why using triangles in design is often better than using squares.

Give two examples of braces in design (braces on teeth don't count).

What is meant by the term “corrugated”?

Why is corrugated cardboard stronger than regular cardboard? 

Define the term “column” and give an example of a column being used in design. 

There are many problems associated with using columns to build structures.  Name one.

What is the term given to the last stone placed in an arch?

Why didn’t early arches require mortar to be held together?

List 3 examples of rigid joints. 

List 3 examples of mobile joints.

Half an eggshell is what shape? 

Why are domes strong shapes to use in design?

What is the name given to a dome that is built up of a framework of triangles?

Comp 8 cover letter assignment

Using Pages, write a letter to somebody who has the power to hire you for your dream job (a casting agent, an accounting manager, an educational director, etc.). Choose the letter template that you feel will best suit the company for which you are applying. In the body of your letter, explain the following to your prospective employer:

- What job you are applying for
- Why you want to work for them or for their company
- What type of experience you have in the field
- Why you would be the best for the job (what personality characteristics do you have that make you the most suitable candidate for this job?)

Feel free to be serious, funny, dramatic, thought-provoking, etc. You can write this letter in any tone you choose, as long as you remain consistent throughout. You may also change font sizes, colours, etc. as you see fit. If your template includes a placeholder for a photo, be sure to choose one that fits the job you are applying for (for example, a very theatrical posed picture of yourself or a professional-looking head shot for an acting job, an artistic photograph of a sunset or an old building or something artistically interesting for a job as a photographer, etc.).

When you are finished, save it with your last name and "dreamjobltr" and submit it to my drop box.

Comp 8 Picnik highlights - subtlety, endings, etc.