Day 12

1. Grammar
Today you'll learn the structures 'such .... that' and 'so .... that' for expressing cause and effect. You'll do Ex 9-11 pp. 391-392 Chapter 19 as practice.
2. Writing
You'll continue working in your groups on brainstorming your expository essay topics until you narrow your choices down to one topic that can easily be broken down into three or four categories. You'll then decide on the categories. Although you'll work together in groups on this, I want you to allocate paragraphs of your essay to different group member (e.g. Ayaka - Introduction & Body 1, Bank - Body 2, Yuuka - Body 3 & Conclusion). You can spend the class planning your essay together, but don't start the actual writing yet).
3. Publishing
You'll check out another Google Product today - Google Documents, or just 'Docs' for short. Docs lets groups of people work collaboratively on an online document rather than having many copies on individual computers. Today, you'll create a Google Document for your essay, give all groups members (and teacher/assistant) access to collaborate on this document, and start to plan your essay. Here's your instructions for your group leader:Open Firefox browser by clicking the icon on your Desktop.
1. Sign in to Google Accounts by clicking on 'My Account' in the Firefox Toolbar. You should now be in the 'Google Accounts' page.
2. Click on 'Docs'. If you don't see this, then just click 'More' at the bottom of the page.
3. Click on New > Document
4. You should now be in a blank document. Type in the names of your group members with no spaces (e.g. AyakaBankYuuka) then click on the save file icon in the top left corner. You should now see the file name at the top of the screen.
5. Now type in a blank structure for your outline similar to the outline you did for the persuasive essay (see image above) then click on 'Save & Close'
6. Now check your file in the main Docs page then click on 'Share'. In the 'Share This File' window type in the email addresses of all other groups members, me (porlieworlie@gmail.com), and Joy (joy1989muhaha@gmail.com) then click on 'Invite Collaborators'
7. In the next screen type in any message such as 'You can now help me to plan this essay. Here is the link to the Google Document' then click on 'Send'
8. All group members should now check their email and click on the link to edit the document. If you want to see what changes the other person is making, click on refresh. If you want the other person to see your changes you’ll need to click on your save button. If the other person then clicks on refresh, he/she will see your changes.

Day 11

1. Grammar
We'll move on to Chapter 19: Connectives That Express Cause and Effect, Contrast and Condition. In class today we'll focus on using 'because', 'because of', 'so', 'therefore', and 'consequently'.
2. In writing, we read an expository paragraph on 'Types of Planets'. Then we'll analyze the organization of the paragraph.
3. Publishing
I thougt we'd spend this week looking at some other Google products and trying to use them in blogger. Today, we'll check out Google Calendar. Follow the steps below to create your Google Calendar:

1. Open Firefox browser by clicking the icon on your Desktop.
2. Sign in to Google Accounts by clicking on 'My Account' in the Firefox Toolbar. You should now be in the 'Google Accounts' page.
   
3. Click on 'Calendar'. If you don't see this, then just click 'More' at the bottom of the page.
   
4. You should see a blank calendar on the page. Check that the 'Week' tab is checked on your calendar.
5. To create a new calendar clock on Add > Create a New Calendar. Now enter 'Personal' as your calendar name, check 'Make this calendar public', and Click 'Create Calendar'. Click 'Yes' at the warning that appears.
6. Now just click on the place in your calendar where you want to make an entry. Type in a name in the 'What' text field then clcik on 'edit event details'. Fill in the event details making sure to fill the 'Repeat' details correctly for repeat events (Ask me for help with this if you get stuck). When you're finished, click on 'Save'.
7. Add all the events that you have planned for this week!

Now you want to put a link to your calendar on your Blogger Blog like this:

1. In Google Calendar click on 'Manage Calendars' then click on your 'Personal' calendar.
2. Click on 'HTML' next to 'Calendar Address' then copy the URL for your calendar that appears in the po-up window.
3. Nowgo to Blooger > Layout > Add Page Element > Link List. Now type in 'My Links' at the Title field , copy paste in the URL for your calendar address at the New Site URL field, then type in 'My Calendar' for New Site Name.
   
4. Click on 'Save' then view your blog. Whenever you update your calendar in Google Calendar, your blog calendar will be automtically updated.
   

That's all for today folks!

Day 10

1. Grammar
You will take a quiz on Chapter 18: Reduction of Adverb Clauses to Modifying Phrases. That's be al for today!
2. Writing
We will write a conclusion for our persuasive essay that does the following:

• restates your position
• summarizes your reasons
• states your response to the objection
• finishes with a strong thought

3. Publishing
Nothing new today! Just spend your time editing the post containing your first draft. Try to finishe this today. Next week we'll be starting another essay.

Day 9

1. Grammar
Nothing new today, just some review for your Chapter 18 Quiz tomorrow on reducing adverbial clauses to phrases. To review, you'll look at paragraphs and decide where you can reduce clauses to phrases. Your homework today will be to do some further review for the quiz.
2. Writing
Yesterday, most of you finished writing the first draft of your four body paragraphs. Your ideas, hopefully, should be strong since we spent a lot of time on outlining. Today, you'll revise for organization and sentence fluency.
3. Publishing
Use the time in class today to edit the post that contains your essay introduction. Now add your body paragraphs to this post.

Day 8

1. Grammar
Today we reviewed changing adverb clauses into phrases. We also learned how to use 'upon ...ing' to make adverbial phrases to express the idea of 'during the same time' . For homework, try exercise 5, 7, & 8 pp. 375-377. Note that you will have a quiz on Chapter 18 on Friday!
2. Writing
After completing the introduction, we will start to write the body paragraphs. We will try to use transitions to show order and also, if possible, include some examples of the grammar we have studies on adverb clauses and phrases.
3. Publishing
You will stay in my classroom today to write up the first draft of your four body paragraphs to your persuasive essay.

Day 7

1. Grammar
You'll start to learn how and when adverb clauses can be changed into phrases. Today, you'll focus on adverb clauses expressing the idea of 'during the same time' and 'cause and effect'. For homework, try exercise 1, 3, 4 pp. 375-377.
2. Writing
Your introduction is the first paragraph of your essay. The first sentence of your introduction, your 'hook' must be interesting enough to convince the reader to continue reading. Then, you will have one or two sentences that smoothly guide the reader to your thesis statement (i.e. your position or opinion). Finally, you will write the thesis statement itself. Before writing your own introduction, you will look at some different techniques for writing hooks (e.g. surprising information, question, connect with reader)
3. Publishing
I won't teach anything new today, which will give you time to work on your essay. Start a new post in your blog and start to write the introduction for your essay. Also, if you didn't add your poll to your blog yesterday then do that. If you still have time left over, check out your friends' blogs to complete their polls.

Day 6

1. Grammar
We didn't start any new grammar today as the seminarians and sisters were absent.
2. Writing
Before you start writing your persuasive essay, you need to review your outline for ideas to make sure your all your details support your reasons. Together in class, we'll model this activity on an OHT then you can work in your groups to finish this off.
3. Publishing
You learned how to add a poll to your blog today. When you've added a poll that relates to your essay topic, you go the your friends' blogs to complete their polls.

1. Log into 'Blogger' in another window
2. Click on 'Edit Post' > 'Layout' > 'Add a Page Element' then under 'Poll' then type in your question and answer choices then click on 'Save'
3. When you have finished, your blog list should have a poll like mine. If it doesn't, just ask me for help.
4. Note that you won't be able to edit your poll after someone has completed it.
   

Day 5

1. Grammar
Today you'll take a quiz on everything you've learned on adverb clauses in Chapter 17. I think that'll be all for grammar for today!
2. Writing
You'll continue working on prewriting activities for your 'School Controversy' persuasive essay. First of all, you need to finish gathering reasons to support your position (Write Source 8, p.229). I would like to check this before you move on to the next stage. Then, you need to start to gather posible objections to your position and consider how you would counter this objection (Write Source 8, p.231).
3. Publishing
This afternoon you'll do two things: add a 'blog list' to your blog and finish yesterday's blog post on your 'School Controversy' persuasive essay prewriting activities. You will have to add another paragraph for your obections/counter objections. When finished, yesterday's blog entry should look like the organized list in the book (Write Source 8, p.232).

Here are instructions to add the 'blog list':

1. In Firefox go to my 'RIST Summer 2008 Blog' page
2. On the left you will notice a 'blog list' with links to blogs for all students on summer school. Click on the first name on the list (i.e. 'Si's Blog' not 'Hello')
3. Now copy the URL at the top of this page
4. Log into 'Blogger' in another window
5. Click on 'Edit Post' > 'Layout' > 'Add a Page Element' then under 'Blog List' click 'Add to Blog' > 'Add to List' then paste the URL into the URL field and click 'Add' > 'Save'
6. Now go back to the 'RIST Summer 2008 Blog' page and do the same again until you have added all your friend's blog's to your blog list. NOTE: But this time 'Edit' the existing blog list page element. Do not add another!
7. When you have finished, your blog list should look like mine. If it doesn't, just ask me for help.

By now, you shouldn't need instructions to edit yesterday's blog post. Just do it!

Day 4

1. Grammar

Today you will learn how to use adverb clauses with 'in case', 'in the event that', 'unless', and 'only if' to show conditions.
For homework, complete C17 Ex13-19 pp. 369-373 in your grammar handout.
Note that we will have a quiz on everything you've learned this week on Friday July 11, 2008.

2. Writing

You will analyze the organization of information in the position essay 'Open Study Halls' (Write Source 8, p.225) focusing on the thesis statement, topic sentences, and details. You will then brainstorm controversial topics either at school or in the local community and choose one that you feel strongly about. You will then state your position and start to gather reasons to support your position (Write Source 8, pp. 227-229)

3. Publishing

In today's lesson, you'll first add a new post to your blog. You'll also add a page element so that viewers can easily subscribe to your blog. Here's what you need to do:

1. Open Firefox browser by clicking the icon on your Desktop.
2. Sign in to Google Accounts by clicking on 'My Account' in the Firefox Toolbar. You should now be in the 'Google Accounts' page.
   
3. Click on 'Blogger'. If you don't see this, then just click 'More' at the bottom of the page.
   
4. In Blogger look for the name of your blog then click on 'New Post', which should take you to the 'Create' page.
5. Put in a title such as 'Persuasive Essay Prewriting' then type in your position statement, three reasons, and details to support your reasons. If you haven't finished this yet just type in what you have so far. When you've finished, click 'Publish'.
   
6. Now check out your blog online by clicking 'View Blog (in a new window)'
7. Now go back to the other tab and click on 'Edit Post' > 'Layout' > 'Add a Page Element' then under 'Subscription Links' click 'Add to Blog' > 'Save'
   
8. Now click 'View Blog' and you should notice the 'Subscribe To' page element in the left column of your blog.
9. You're done. Good Job!
   

Lastly, I want you to email me the URL of your blog (e.g. my blog's URL is http://paulristsummer2008.blogspot.com). No instructions for this - you should be able to do this yourself now!

Tomorrow we'll add the 'Blog List' Page Element to our blogs so that we can easily link to new posts from all the students in our class.

Day 3

1. Grammar

Today you will learn how to use adverb clauses with 'while' and 'whereas' to show contrast and how to use 'if', 'whether or not', and 'even if' to show conditions.
For homework, complete C17 Ex8-12 pp. 366-369 in your grammar handout.

2. Writing

In writing, you will revise and edit your persuasive paragraph guided by questions (Write Source 8, p.222). This afternoon in Publishing class you will publish your work in your new blog.

You will also read the position essay 'Open Study Halls' (Write Source 8, p.225) to analyze its purpose, intended audience, position, and supporting ideas.

3. Publishing

In today's lesson, you'll do learn how to create your own blog using Blogger. For this week, you'll start a blog that is a journal of your work work in writing class. Your first entry will include your persuasive paragraph. Here's what you need to do:

1. Open Firefox browser by clicking the icon on your Desktop.
2. Sign in to Google Accounts by clicking on 'My Account' in the Firefox Toolbar. You should now be in the 'Google Accounts' page.
   
3. Click on 'Blogger'. If you don't see this, then just click 'More' at the bottom of the page.
   
4. In Blogger you'll need to enter your password and display name, then check the terms & conditions before clicking 'Continue'
   
5. Now enter your Blog Title and the URL you would like to use for your blog. Then click on 'Check Availability' to see if your URL has already been taken. If it has, then try another URL until it works and then click on 'Continue'
6. Now choose your template and click on Continue'
7. You are now ready to start blogging. Type in a title such as 'My Persuasive Paragraph' then type up your persuasive paragraph in the body of your blog. Feel free to write anything else about what you learned in the class. When you've finished click on 'Publish'
8. Now check out your blog online by clicking 'View Blog (in a new window)'
9. You're done. Good Job!
   

Now I'd like you to add all the students on summer camp to your Gmail contact list so that you can eventually choose to share feed post with your friends. Follow these instructions:

1. Go to your Gmail account
2. Read my email 'Hi Everyone Please Read This' and follow instructions.
3. Now click on 'Contact' on the left menu and then 'All contacts' in the screen that pops up. You should see that all the names of the students on summer school have been added to your list of contacts. Now that's magic!
   

Now you are ready to share post from your Google Reader subscribed feeds with your friends. Follow these instructions:

1. Go to Google Reader
2. On the left click on one of your subscribed feeds (e.g. Only Riddles.com - thousands of Riddles)
3. Now click on a post that you would like to share with your friends
4. At the bottom of this post window click on 'Share'
5. In the top left corner click on 'You Stuff' to check if you are sharing this
6. Now click on 'Friends' Shared Items' to see what your friends are sharing with you.
7. That's all folks!
   

Day 2

1. Grammar

I realize now that I gave you too much homework! Today we'll spend the time going over the work we covered in class and yesterday's homework.
No homework today!

2. Writing

In writing, you will write a persuasive paragraph with a topic sentence, a body that supports your position, and a closing sentence that restates your topic. You will use transitions to introduce supporting ideas and to connect ideas.

3. Publishing

In today's lesson, you'll do learn how to use Google Reader to subscribe to blog 'feeds'. This will help you keep up-to-date with an web information you might be interested in.

1. Open Firefox browser by clicking the icon on your Desktop.
2. Sign in to Google Accounts by clicking on 'My Account' in the Firefox Toolbar. You should now be in the 'Google Accounts' page.
   
3. Click on 'Reader' to subscribe to the 'feed' for this blog. If you don't see Reader, then just click 'More' at the bottom of the page. Click on Add Subscription > Now enter 'http://paulristsummer2008.blogspot.com'. You should see that 'Mr. Paul's RIST Summer Camp 2008' has appeared on the left of the screen under your subscriptions.
4. You can use Google Reader to find out when new pages are added to the class blog. And you can use this on any computer (unlike Bookmarks!)
   
5. Now try to search for some other feeds on topics that interest you. Subsrcibe to five of these feeds.
6. That's all for today folks!

Day 1

1. Grammar

Today you'll learn how to use adverb clauses of time, cause & effect, and contrast. You'll use the following words to introduce adverb clauses: (time) after, before, when, while, as, as soon as, since, until, (cause & effect) because, now that, since, (contrast) even though, although, and though.
Check out these online practice activities: Adverb or Addective, Adverb Clause Lesson Plan Quiz, Ray and his Family, & Adverb Clauses: Cause & Effect Relationships.
For homework, complete C17 Ex1-7 pp. 359-365 in your grammar handout.

2. Writing

In writing, you will learn that a persuasive paragraph (i.e. a paragraph that tries to make the reader believe or do somthing) will usually have a topic sentence that states the author's position (e.g. exercise is good for you mind and body), a body that supports the position, and a closing sentence that restates the topic. The body will usually consist of reasons to support the position (e.g. Sport is a fun way to keep physically fit, Sport develops a postive attitude). These reasons may be introduced by transitions (e.g. 'First of all,...' or 'In addition,...').

3. Publishing

Over the next few weeks, you'll be learning how to use some of the free products in Google Accounts to publish your own work on the web. You'll also be learning how to keep up-to-date with information as it is posted on the web by other people.

In today's lesson, you'll sign up for a Gmail Account, which will automatically give you a Google Account. This will give you access to many free Google product.

Follow the instructions below:

1. Open Firefox browser (not Internet Explorer!)
2. Sign up for Gmail, which will automatically give you a Gmail Account. When you have finished you should be on the 'Introduction to Gmail' page. Click 'I'm ready -show me my account' > 'Compose Mail' then send me an email (porlieworlie@gmail.com) with your nickname in the subject and the body so that I have a record of your email address.
3. When you've sent the email, click 'More' > 'Even More' to see all the free Google Products available to you.
4. That's all folks!