TCEA Conference
Sleek Corporation will be at the 2006 Texas Computer
Education Association Conference from Wednesday, February 8th through
Friday, February 10th.
We’d love to chat with you! Stop by booth #1822 and
say “Hello!”
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“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.” ABRAHAM LINCOLN |
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Studying the Civil War:
Integrating with Technology
Donna
Thomas from Kountze Middle School in Kountze, Texas has shared a great tip on how she collaborates with
other teachers to help students learn Civil War related material for
the TAKS test.
Donna writes, "I would love to share an integration tip for US History
and Technology. The 8th grade US History teacher and I (Tech. Apps. Teacher)
work together on a Civil War project prior to TAKS in which pairs of
students work on a specific topic.
The pairs of students then create a web page with contrasting viewpoints.
One student presents the Southern view, while another student presents
the Northern view. The students do all the research themselves on the
Internet, and then use their technology skills to create a dynamite presentation
with active links, bibliography, pictures, and more.
We are still new to this, but last year it was very effective for the
students to discover answers on their own.”
[EDITOR’S NOTE: You can extend your integration of US History and Technology when you use Incredible Tutor™ Social Studies for grades 6-11.]
February 7, 2006
Jot down the single most important point you’re trying to make. Keep this in sight so you can refer to it and to keep yourself on track as you write.
Make a list. Create a list of things that “back up” the single most important point you’re trying to make.
Begin by making a picture in your mind. Close your eyes and visualize what you want to say and write the very first sentence that comes to your mind.
Act like a reporter. Make sure you tell the reader who, when, what, why, and how.
Compare and contrast. Comparing and contrasting one thing to another is an easy way to make your writing more interesting.
Use the active voice. The active voice “wakes up” your writing and makes it more interesting.
Use paragraphs. Not only will this help you organize your thoughts, but it will help the reader understand them.
Word choice. Did you use the same word(s) over and over again? Be on the lookout for this when you proofread.
Introduction and conclusion. Do both your introduction and conclusion include that single most important point that you jotted down in #1 above?
Read it “aloud” to yourself. When you proofread your writing during a test, pretend like you’re reading it aloud and “hear” yourself. This will help determine if the words flow well.
[Editor's Note: Incredible Tutor™ software for ELA and Writing helps students implement the tips above and encourages use of student voice.]
Recipe:
Turmeric Macaroni Salad
Submitted by Patricia Lavender from
Big Sandy Elementary in Big Sandy, Texas
“This salad is quick to make and is a wonderful complement
to many main dishes. We keep a bowl in the refrigerator and have
it several days—which means less cooking of side dishes.”
Ingredients:
1 pound spiral macaroni
1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced onion
1 pint mayonnaise
1 cup water
1/2 cup vinegar
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
Directions:
Cook the spiral macaroni according to package directions. Drain well
and rinse with cool water.
While the macaroni is cooking, dice the celery and onion. Mix together
the mayonnaise, water, vinegar, sugar, turmeric, and salt. Stir in the
celery and onions.
Pour this mixture over cooked macaroni and store overnight in a covered
dish.
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President Abraham Lincoln Quick Facts
BORN:
February 12, 1809
DIED:
April 15, 1865
WORTH NOTING:
- President Lincoln was the first president
to be assassinated
- Abraham Lincoln received a patent in 1849
for a system he designed to adjust the buoyancy of steamboats.
- At 6’4” tall, Abraham Lincoln was our nation's tallest president!
