Library Tech Tips & Standards
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ELA Standard of the Week - 9th Grade
23.) Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. [W.9-10.4]
36.) Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. [L.9-10.1]
d. Use various types of phrases (noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial, prepositional, absolute) and clauses (independent, dependent; noun, relative, adverbial) to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing or presentations. [L.9-10.1b]
21st Century Student Crosswalks
3.3.5 Contribute to the exchange of ideas within and beyond the learning community.
3.3.5 Contribute to the exchange of ideas within and beyond the learning community.
RESOURCES
Curriculum pathways Writing Reviser
https://www.sascurriculumpathways.com/portal/Launch?id=4003
OWL Writing Lab (Grammar)
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/1/5/
Grammar Book English Usage Rules and "fun"quizzes
Math Standard of the Week - Algebra 1
b. Complete the square in a quadratic expression to reveal the maximum or minimum value of the function it defines. [A-SSE3b]
21st Century Learner Standard Crosswalk
Modeling is best interpreted not as a collection of isolated topics but rather in relation to other standards. Making mathematical models is a Standard for Mathematical Practice, and specific modeling standards appear throughout the high school standards indicated by a star symbol (★).
RESOURCES
Completing the square to reveal the minimum>1
https://learnzillion.com/lessons/1217-completing-the-square-to-reveal-the-minimum-when-a-1
Quadratic equation practice
http://www.ixl.com/math/algebra-1/factor-quadratics-with-leading-coefficient-1
Parent Connection
Explaining the Standard of the Week
http://www.shmoop.com/common-core-standards/ccss-hs-a-sse-3b.html
Spelling and Grammar Checker
http://www.reverso.net/spell-checker/english-spelling-grammar/
Homework Help Alabama
http://webmini.apls.state.al.us/apls_web/apls/apls/?q=homework
New Guidelines for Holiday Mail for Heroes
http://www.redcross.org/support/get-involved/holiday-mail-for-heroes
Funny Ornament for teens to make using a camera and printer
http://parentingteens.about.com/od/craftsxmas/ss/Funny-Photo-Christmas-Ornament.htm
It's Christmas at Arab High School!
GOOGLE FUN!
Santa Tracker
https://santatracker.google.com/#village
Practice using the spacebar and direction keys
Present dropper game
https://santatracker.google.com/#presentdrop
Boatload game
Information Specialist
"Information and technology are crucial elements of the media specialist’s job. Being able to support the school’s resources, create engaging learning tasks, and connect the school community with helpful resources, information, and services around the clock is essential for the school to be successful. The school media specialist also needs to introduce and model new technologies and strategies for finding, assessing, and using information. However the media specialist must also be the spokesman for the ethical use of the found information whether it’s pictures, music, or a piece of writing. The idea of using information in an educational setting ethically can be a confusing task, and the media specialist will need to act as a leader helping both teachers and students act professionally in this matter." AASL
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