7th Grade
Objective:
The
ability to write is essential to any person’s effective
communications. Clear
writing is critical to employment and production in today’s world.
Course
Description:
The
Applied Communications class is a nine-week course focusing on
writing to communicate. It
is designed to help students improve specific writing skills in
order to develop a well-organized narrative essay. In
addition, students will identify and understand basic technology
skills necessary to produce a coherent, integrated piece of writing
through the use of Microsoft Word and the Internet.
Course
Outline: (Tentative
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Week 1 |
Introduction,
expectations, and acceptable computer usage procedures.
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Week 2 & 3
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Review Microsoft Word
Review correct grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and
sentence structure |
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Week 4
& 5 |
Create Writing Toolbox
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Week
6 & 7
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Narrative Essay Skills
Editing and Revision
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Week
8
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Internet Research |
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Week 9 |
Wrap Up, Review, and Course Quiz
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Class
Expectations & Late Work:
Students
will be expected to turn in all class assignments. An effort will be made to provide students the opportunity to
complete all assignments in class each day.
It is in the best interest of the students to use the time
available to avoid having homework.
If an assignment is not completed by the end of the period,
it should be completed at home and turned in the following day.
All assignments can be turned in one day late, however 10% of
the grade will be deducted.
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