Sunday, September 10, 2017

MON: Reading+

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Learning Target(s):
  • I can accept my reading assessment for what it is, make a plan to increase my reading abilities, and start my work in Reading+
Announcements:  
  • Bring HEADPHONES EVERY DAY!
  • Sign up for Sports - talk to Coach Henry after school!
  • Sign up for Clubs - talk to Ms. Fyles!
  • Reading+ Starts TODAY!

Homework:

  •  Five MORE Events, be ready to enter up to #15 on Tuesday   

Agenda: [65]
  • Reading+ Explained
    • The Concept [15]
      • How to "read" what the Reading+ assessment says about your reading strengths and challenges
        • Assessments are just a number - what you do with it is what matters
        • Vocabulary
        • Comprehension
        • Reading Skills & Speed
      • Improvement is the GOAL
      • Diligent work is the KEY
    • The Handouts [10]
  • The Daily Plan & the Weekly Requirements [40]
    • How you will be assessed for a grade
      • In Advisory; Goal = 3; Improvement = 4
      • Logging in
        • You will either 
          • START your InSight assessment
          • FINISH your InSight assessment
          • Start your first READING assignment
        • https://student.readingplus.com
        • Site Code: Envision
        • Your Username and Password
          • John has your logins and can unlock you if needed
          • Username: Your EA Email
            • If your email doesn’t work, try entering just your name without @envisionacademy.org. 
            • Example: Amanda_CordovaMendez instead of Amanda_CordovaMendez@envisionacademy.org
          • Password: Envision99 
            • (you can change this after initial login) 












  • Learning Target(s):
    • I can continue to brainstorm reasons as to why I am who I am
    • I can learn and practice more of the elements of the KEYNOTE interface
  • The "Why Am I" Keynote: Event List [15]
  • Keynote 101A - REVIEWED [20]
      • Adding a new BLANK slide
      • Adding a new TEXT object
      • Text Box tricks
        • Handles
        • Rotating
      • Looking at how the INSPECTOR changes with CONTEXT
      • MORE Text box tricks
          • Fills
          • Gradients



  • Keynote Practice: TEXT (~10)



  • Make the text match the gradient with CUSTOM COLORS

  • -------NEXT UP -------

    Keynote 101-B [XX ++]






      • Working with Objects
        • Add 3 identical SHAPES of different colors
            • Fills
            • Gradients
      • ARRANGE Objects
          • Stack
          • Rotate
          • Arrange
          • Align
          • Distribute
          • Group
            • Change ALL, TOGETHER
          • Lock
            • Change NOTHING
      • Theme Templates vs. Slide Master Templates
        • Changing templates 
          • Be careful
        • Adding slides
          • Use a MASTER or make your own?
      • Add a NEW SLIDE
        • Select the "all picture" master
        • INSPECTING IMAGES
          • Replacing Placeholders
          • MASKS vs CROPS
          • Alpha Channel
          • Other Adjustments
      • PRACTICE



        • Experiment with images and other objects
        • Extra Credit
          • Try to make this using the "all picture" slide placeholders and the TOOLS available to you in the INSPECTOR




      Keynote 101-B [XX ++]
      • Transitions
        • The only animation at the SLIDE level
      • Simple Animations
        • Build IN
        • Build OUT
        • ACTION

          • Animation on a PATH
          • Can you smoothly animate a bouncing ball?
          • RIGHT Click on the ball and choose "Save Image As"
          • In KEYNOTE "Insert|Choose" and select the ball from your downloads folder
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