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Please follow Ms. Harris directions until I get back. You can still email me with questions, I just may not be able to answer you in real time. I can give you feedback if needed.

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1. Complete the challenges on Applying Transitions and Managing Slides. Links are on OnCourse. Save your work in MyDocuments using the regular class format.
2. Microtype: 10-12 are due by the end of the six weeks. I put in zeros if you haven't turned them in yet, but you still have time. Please save your outstanding lesson reviews as documents and email them to me today and I should be able to put those in for you. Or, you can save screen shots and send them to me.

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Today you will learn to manage slides in your presentations and to apply themes.
1. Open the presentation on Slide Basics and Applying themes on OnCourse. Follow the instructions to complete all the required tasks.
ALSO: watch the videos on the linked pages. If you can't get them to run, try the other links on OnCourse which may work better. Turn on subtitles.
2. Save your presentations properly, attach them all to ONE email and send by the end of the hour to me.
3. Email with questions or concerns. I should be available today.

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1. Go to OnCourse for students and wait for Ms. Daix's cue to begin the quiz on Self-Assessment Vocabulary Post Assessment. If you start early, switch to other screens, etc, it will be reported to me and you will receive a zero for the assignment. Submit when you are done.
2. ONLY IF you have accurately completed AND submitted a Round 1 Self-Assessment Worksheet to me, may you complete Round 2 today. The link is OnCourse. Make sure to dig deep in your assessments. This one will be graded for more than just completion! Please be careful to save the file properly before sending it to me today.
3. Write a final version of your Elevator Speech and email it to me today. It will be graded according to the REVISED rubric on OnCourse because I will be grading the written version. Look at the rubric before you turn in your final draft. I added some things to make it easier and put the information in the correct order for your speech. The shaded components at the bottom of the page will be used when you are able to actually present your work. I recommend you pay close attention to the feedback I gave you on your rough drafts which have all been graded and returned.
4. Silent Sustained Reading the last 10 minutes of class. There are some links to articles on OnCourse for you to read.
5. Email me with questions or concerns. I should be available in real time today.

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Today we will be learning about how performance expectations at school differ from those at work.
1. Open the BRAC document 4-7. Read it completely and for comprehension. Fill in the grid on page 2, and continue reading the document. Save in MyDocuments using the usual file name format.
2. Open the BRAC document 4-8, read and complete. Save in MyDocuments.
3. Use what you have learned in these documents to write an essay. Open the essay template on OnCourse and use it to type your work. It will be graded using the rubric for the 4 rules of effective writing. Put thought into this!
4. If you didn't complete or correctly complete the self assessment worksheet, you MUST do that today. Email it to me. We will do round 2 next class and it is not the same as round 1. You can't take round 2 if I don't have round 1 from you. Remember, these are REQUIRED for this class.
5. Study your self-assessment vocab. Make some flashcards or whatever you like to do. We will have another assessment on these words next class. If you didn't do the first assessment, you need to today and let me know you finished it.
6. Email me if you have legitimate questions. I'll be available to help.
7. Email me all three documents on ONE email using the subject line "school vs. work expectations"

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Today you will continue working in powerpoint. Pay close attention to instructions, especially subject line instructions. If you don't use proper subject lines in your emails, I can't grade your work!
1. Open the power point on Creating Presentations on OnCourse. You will follow the instructions, put your answers IN THE PRESENTATION and save it in MyDocuments using the "first name last initial creating docs pres" format. Be sure to follow all the links, watch all the videos, read all the websites, etc.
2. Open the Vacation Options and Powerpoint 1-1b documents on OnCourse and save them to MyDocuments so you can use them  today.
3. Submit your work by the end of the block. There is a checklist at the end of the ppt presentation. You have FIVE documents to submit. Attach them all to one email and use the subject line "Creating Presentations".
4. Email me if you need help. Ask specific questions. Don't send me whiney or complaining emails. Send real questions only!
5. If you have extra time, don't forget the three Microtype lessons and any timed tests you are still trying to pass. Let me know if you pass any more, so I can check in the system.

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Today we are learning about a concept called "grit". I don't have a lot of work for you because this is one of the most important concepts in this class. They WILL test you on this on the exam! So, you need to spend lots of time on what I have for you, make sure you really understand the idea and can apply it to yourself and your work habits.
1. Go to OnCourse and watch the Angela Duckworth TED talk. You will have to turn on the subtitles to watch it in the classroom. They are in the lower right hand corner.
2. Read the article from Forbes.
3. Open the worksheet and answer the questions completely and thoughtfully. This is where you need to spend some good time thinking. The three characteristics of an entrepreneur should still be written on the back board. If not, you should have them memorized by now anyway!
4. Email me if you have questions
5. I'm about to release your Self-assessment vocab tests back to you, so with any extra time, review your quiz and make sure you understand your mistakes. You will see this quiz again. THIRD BLOCK- John is the only one who took the vocab test. WHY??? You better take it today if you want some points.
6. Make sure you use the correct subject line for your emails to me. If you want me to grade it, don't leave it blank, don't put your name. Put the name of the assignment

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There are three tutorials for you to complete today. Find them on OnCourse and follow the links. It is the same format we have been using where there is a Challenge at the bottom of the page and you are to use the practice document where applicable.
1. Read the entire webpage and complete the challenges very carefully and follow all the challenge instructions.
2. Turn in your completed work to me by the end of the hour. Make sure you attach all the documents on ONE email to me.
3. Email me with questions. I"m not sure the first one has anything to actually turn in, so you should write a short paragraph about what you learned if that is the case.

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Today we will continue working with the self-assessment vocabulary. Complete this very carefully because it is one of the components that must be satisfactorily completed in order for you to pass this class.
1. Open the Self-assessment document on OnCourse. Read it completely and carefully. These are your instructions for the activity.
2. Follow the instructions to complete the self-assessment activity. The activity is the "assessment online workbook" file which you will find on OnCourse
3. Make sure to spend sufficient time on the essays! They will be graded according to the 4 rules of effective writing that we already reviewed.
4. Save your worksheet using the proper file format and email to me by the end of the hour.
5. Print the last page only, the Self Assessment Report and put it in your file folder in the front of the room.
6. Open the Self-Assessment Scale document and review it. There will be activities based on this information next class.

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We are all moving on to Power Point now!
1. Open the presentation on On Course on Powerpoint Basics and read it.
2. Open the worksheet that goes with it. Use the presentation to help you complete the worksheet.
3. Save in MyDocuments, and email to me by the end of the hour.
4. If you finish early, start working on the tutorials that are linked on OnCourse.
5. Email me with any problems

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This is the last day for Timed Practice tests.
1. Retake any timed test that you have not yet scored an 800 or greater on since the beginning of the semester.
2. Turn in your Journal Worksheet by the end of the block. Email it to me.
3. Microtype if you have extra time only.
4. New students are still working on the Power point presentation on Basics. There are some tutorials on OnCourse as well if you need more work. A classmate can explain how those work.
5. Email me with questions.

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Today we will begin learning about the personal skills and qualities entrepreneurs need if they are to be successful in their business.
1. As an introduction to the topic, you will complete a self-assessment of what you already know about these skills. Go to OnCourse Classroom and take the Self-Assessment Vocabulary quiz. Hit submit when you are done. This is a completion grade so use it to really test yourself.
2. Open the Self-Assessment vocabulary sheet and read the terms and their definitions. Use it to help you with the worksheet.
3. Open the Self-Assessment vocabulary Application Worksheet. Follow the directions to complete. Save and submit to me by the end of the block.
4. Email me with questions. I should be available to answer them.

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NOTE: when saving files, use the class format of First name+last initial+assignment name
We will continue to work on Word Timed tests with the aim of qualifying for the exam. Unless you are a new student, then you will work on the Powerpoint assignments and Microtype.  PLEASE READ ALL DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE BEGINNING WORK. MANY OF YOU ARE NOT READING THE DIRECTIONS.
1. You should complete Word Timed Test 3 today.
2. Complete your journal work and entry for test 3.
3. Work on Microtype ONLY if you have extra time.
4. New students ONLY- Read the power point Basics presentation and complete the worksheet. Email your work to me at lauren.potterfield@tangischools.org by the end of the hour AND print out your completed work. Work in Microtype if you have extra time.
5. All students please email me with legitimate questions. I may or may not be available in real time, but I will answer any legitimate questions as I am able.
6. Different people are in different places with the weather days, etc. That is ok. You still need to follow the directions above. If you have completed ALL THREE timed tests with an 800 or greater SINCE THIS SEMESTER STARTED, you can move on to the Power Point lessons and/or Microtype. Use your time wisely.

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NOTE: when saving files, use the class format of First name+last initial+assignment name
We will continue to analyze and create elevator speeches. PLEASE READ ALL DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE BEGINNING WORK. MANY OF YOU ARE NOT READING THE DIRECTIONS.
1. Open the Elevator Worksheet EXPANDED version on OnCourse and use it to create an elevator speech of your own. Type your answers directly on the worksheet. Please type your answers in red text. This is your rough draft.
2. Open the Elevator Speech Rubric. Use it to proof your own speech. Make any necessary changes. This is the rubric I will use when you give your speech.
3. Save your work in MyDocuments using the correct file format (see above) and email to me by the END of the BLOCK! I will review it, make comments and return it later in the week.
4. BONUS: These instructions were up last week and many of you were still asking what the bonus assignment was. Please read the following. Review your Article Questions assignment. It should be returned to you with comments and your grade. Check your email. Download the document and open it. Turn on "show comments" in the Review tab to see my comments. To earn a portion of your points back (up to 35), do the following. In ORANGE text on your answer sheet, tell me the right answer AND why your answer was wrong. Save and Email to me with the same file name I used. Put "Elevator Bonus" in the subject line.
5. Email me with questions. I may or may not be available in real time, but I will answer any legitimate questions. I get.

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NOTE: when saving files, use the class format of First name+last initial+assignment name
We will continue to work on Word Timed tests with the aim of qualifying for the exam. Unless you are a new student, then you will work on the Powerpoint assignments and Microtype.  PLEASE READ ALL DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE BEGINNING WORK. MANY OF YOU ARE NOT READING THE DIRECTIONS.
1. You should complete Word Timed Test 3 today.
2. Complete your journal work and entry for test 3.
3. Work on Microtype ONLY if you have extra time.
4. New students ONLY- Read the power point Basics presentation and complete the worksheet. Email your work to me at lauren.potterfield@tangischools.org by the end of the hour AND print out your completed work. Work in Microtype if you have extra time.
5. All students please email me with legitimate questions. I may or may not be available in real time, but I will answer any legitimate questions as I am able.
6. Remember, your choices have consequences. Some of them are already in the Gradebook, with more going in today and all week. You might want to check your progress daily. The only way to make up this work is if you were absent and have an X, otherwise, your grade stands. If you don't like your grade, I recommend trying something different next time like actually putting effort into your work and completing it.

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NOTE: when saving files, use the class format of First name+last initial+assignment name
We will continue to analyze and create elevator speeches. PLEASE READ ALL DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE BEGINNING WORK. MANY OF YOU ARE NOT READING THE DIRECTIONS.
1. Complete examples 2 and 3 from the Elevator Pitch Examples assignment. Email to me at lauren.potterfield@tangischools.org. Do not share the document with me. This is due by the end of the hour. Subject line is "Elevator Speech Examples 2 and 3"
2. Use the Elevator Speech EXPANDED worksheet to create a rough draft of an elevator speech based on your own business concept. Read instructions carefully. Email that to me by the end of the hour as well. Subject line is "My Elevator Speech Rough Draft"
3. BONUS: Review your Article Questions assignment. It should be returned to you with comments and your grade. Check your email. Download the document and open it. Turn on "show comments" in the Review tab to see my comments. To earn a portion of your points back (up to 35), do the following. In ORANGE text on your answer sheet, tell me the right answer AND why your answer was wrong. Save and Email to me with the same file name I used. Put "Elevator Bonus" in the subject line.
4. Email me with questions. I may or may not be available in real time, but I will answer any legitimate questions. I get.

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We are continuing with Elevator Speeches. I'm going to try to return your work from last class with a grade and comments before you come in so check your email for that. If it's not there, I ran out of screen time.
1. Open the Elevator Pitch Examples document and complete Example One. Save and Email to me before the end of the hour.
2. Complete the second activity from the BRAC worksheet using the  Elevator Pitch worksheet and email to me by the end of class.
3. If you have extra time, begin creating your own elevator speech using the EXPANDED worksheet and your illustration from your final exam (look in your sent mail).
4. I will try to be available in real time. Please email me with questions or concerns. I am not interested in excuses as to why you can't do your work. If you know why I am not interested in excuses, its good for 5 bonus points. Tell me in your own words in an email with "bonus points" in  the subject line. There is more than one right answer.
6. Remember that me not being there is no excuse for not doing work or doing poor work. I have taught online, and remote courses before. Follow directions and you will be fine.

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Your assignment is the same. You are to _
1. Complete a second Timed Word Practice Test too get a score of 800 or higher. This is day two. There is only one more day for timed practice. Print your results and review them before you close out.
2. Complete a journal entry on the test you just took. Instructions should be on the worksheet. It's the same as last class.
3. Work on Microtype if you have extra time.
4. If you are new to the class and don't have a G'metrix account, email me. I will try to help you set one up today.
5. If you are new to the class, catch up on Microtype or begin working on the PowerPoint Basics presentation and worksheet. It's a big assignment.
6. EVERYONE: email me with questions and concerns, I will try to be available in real time. Do NOT email me with excuses as to why you couldn't do your work.  You will not have time to make up these assignments. Today is it.

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Happy New Year! I hope yo all had a great break and are ready to get back to work. Unfortunately, my doctors have not released me to return to work due to injuries from the car accident last month. The good news is that I will be monitoring you remotely and you can continue to work toward completion of your course components. Here is what you will do. Please read ALL instructions before you begin.
1. Go to Oncourse. Download both the Elevator Speech Article and the Question documents. Read the article and use it to answer the questions according the instructions. Email the questions to me by the end of the hour.
2. Download the Elevator Pitch worksheet and the BRAC student exercise documents. Use the worksheet to write an elevator pitch based on ONE of the scenarios given in the activity sheet. (You will do the other one next class.) Email your work to me by the beginning of NEXT class.
3. When you save your work in MyDocuments, please use the format of first name, last initial and name of activity. When you email me your work, make sure to put THE NAME OF THE ASSIGNMENT IN THE SUBJECT LINE!
4. Email me with any questions or concerns. I may or may not be available in real time. I'm limited on how much I can use the computer. But I will eventually respond to all emails.
If you choose not to work, your grade will reflect that, just as it did in your first semester grades. I expect to see work from everyone each day.
5. These assignments are to be done individually. Do not work with each other. Do not copy and paste.

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Happy New Year! I hope you all had a great break and are ready to get back to work. Unfortunately, my doctors have not released me to return to work due to injuries from the car accident last month. The good news is that I will be monitoring you remotely and you can continue to work toward your credential. Here is what you will do. Please read ALL instructions before you begin.
1. Log into G'Metrix and take a Timed Practice Test. You have until Jan 17th to complete each of the TIMED Word Practice tests in G'Metrix with a score of 800 or higher. This means everyone, even if you have already gotten qualifying scores on these tests, we need current ones. I don't care what order you do them in. Print your results, you may ask the sub to make sure yours printed
2. Review your Results before you exit out of the test and fill out a Timed Test Journal on OnCourse. Save in MyDocuments using the regular class format. You will be submitting this journal next week for a grade. Instructions are on the document.
3. If you have extra time, continue with Microtype lessone 10-12 which is due at the end of 6 weeks. More lessons may be assigned. Don't put it off.
4. Email me with any questions or concerns. I may or may not be available in real time. I'm limited on how much I can use the computer. But I will eventually respond to all emails.
If you choose not to work, your grade will reflect that, just as it did in your first semester grades. I expect to see work from everyone each day.

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I graded and returned the OnCourse quiz we took on Business Differentiation. Look at it to understand your mistakes. We may retake that one after break for a real grade. That was a self assessment so if you tried, you got the full 40 points. If you didn't take it yet, go ahead and do it. If you copy and pasted, your grade on this will be a 1.
There are some money based board games in the front cabinet. You may check one out from Ms. Daix and play it with up to three other students. NO Groups bigger than 4 allowed. To get some bonus points, review the game and email me your review. Tell me what you played.. who you played with, the object of the game. how it's played, what it is trying to teach you, if you liked it or not and why, and if you would recommend it to other students and why. Check the game back in to Ms. Daix. If ANY pieces are missing, you (everyone in the group) will be charged for the game (some are pretty expensive) and you will not get any points for your review.

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Use today to complete any unfinished assignments. I'll try to have all assignment slots at least entered on JPAMS so you can see what will receive a grade. You can also check OnCourse. Basically, you need to make sure all your tutorials are done, Word Practice Tests 1, 2, and 3 (Untimed) and Word Practice test 1 Timed. Also Microtype 8 and 9. Print your Details for work practice tests, email me tutorials and print your lesson reports for Microtype 8 and 9

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You may take or retake any of the three Timed Practice tests in Gmetrix on Word. YOu should have completed through test three by the end of the week. You may also work on Microtype. You need to print your Lesson reports for 8 and 9 by the end of the week as well.

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First Block: Today is your exam. You will be taking Practice Exam 1 Timed. Get your Instructions for today on OnCourse. Remember no talking during exam if you want a grade. You also need to print your Microtype lesson reports for 8 and 9 by the end of this week. You can do it on Wednesday if you are here. Otherwise, do it today.
Second Block: You may take or retake any of the three timed Practice Exams. Print your results. You must turn in something for today. You should have completed through Practice Exam 3 Timed by the end of the week. You will also need to print your Microtype Lesson Reports by the end of the week. YOu will have more work time if you are here on Wednesday. Otherwise you need to print them today. Check OnCourse for more instructions.

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Your final exam is today. Since you made it to Padlet, you know that your exam and instructions are on OnCourse. You also see that there is a new page just for the Exam. The regular page is turned off, hence you do not have it as an exam resource. You have you and the hard work you have done this semester. You will need all your time. Get to work!

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Your instructions are on OnCourse. Presentations and Exam review today. Don't waste time! Also, the sub has my number. She is texting me with issues in the classroom. Expect consequences when I return if you've earned them. Don't forget you need this class to graduate- BOTH semesters! You have to EARN it.

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Today is your final exam. You will be taking Practice Exam 1 Timed. Get your instructions for today on OnCourse. Remember, no talking during exam.

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Get your instructions from OnCourse
Also we DO NOT use the printer for anything but authorized schoolwork. You SO NOT print personal items. You DO NOT go near the printer for ANY reason. If anyone is caught violating these rules, expect an automatic referral. Not only is it a tech violation, it's stealing.

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Get your instructions from OnCourse
Also we DO NOT use the printer for anything but authorized schoolwork. You SO NOT print personal items. You DO NOT go near the printer for ANY reason. If anyone is caught violating these rules, expect an automatic referral. Not only is it a tech violation, it's stealing.

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Please go on OnCourse and open the Instruction document for today for full instructions.

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1. Take a handout on Creating Captions from the front.
2. Open the Tuesday Instructions on OnCourse. YOu have a lot of work to complete. DOn't waste time!
3. Email me any questions.

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1. Get out your handouts on Corporate Social Responsibility (Vocabulary and BRAC).
2. get a company bio from the teacher and read it over. You may start researching the company's CSR program if you like.
3. Open the CSR worksheet on OnCourse.
4. I will have further instructions on the Writing Assignment 1

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1. Complete the tutorial on tables. Show to teacher for a grade.
2. Continue in Gmetrix wherever you left off.
3. Use Microtype 8 and 9 as a brain break!

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1. Take a copy of the Writing Rubric from the table. Wait for further instructions on that one.
2. Take a copy of the article on Corporate Social Responsibility. Read it and answer the questions at the bottom. Turn it into the box when finished.
3. Take a copy of the CSR Vocabulary from the table. Read and begin learning them.

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1. Take a copy of the business memo template for your binder.
2. Open your business memo outline for writing assignment 1 and open the memo template document. You will be writing your business memo today and evaluating your work.

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1. Complete the tutorial on Lists and show to the teacher for a grade. Make sure to follow the directions in the challenge!
2. Continue with Gmetrix where ever you left off. You should be working on or completing Practice Exam 3 today.

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1. Complete TWO tutorials today. The first one is  on Text Boxes and Word Art, the second is on Lists.
6th block - show them to me for a grade by the end of class.
8th block - save in MyDocuments to show me on Thursday
2. Complete practice exam 3.
6th block - call me over when you are ready to print.
8th block - save on the Gmetrix server. We will print next class. Also, many of you are losing your work because you don't properly log out of Gmetrix when you finish. You MUST x out of your login box.
3. Don't forget you still have Microtype 8 and 9 to finish before the end of the semester. You can work on that or the third tutorial for this week if you need more to do.

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1. Take a copy of the Business Memo Template from the table and put in your binder. This is just for reference. You will write you memo on line today.
2. Take a copy of the Business Ethics and Social Responsibility Handout and put in your binder for reference. You will be working with related vocabulary words today.
3. Open your document Writing Assignment 1 from MyDocuments. You will finish writing your business memo today and email it to me before the end of class. I will print it and have it ready for next class. There are more instructions on OnCourse.
4. After you email your completed business memo, begin working on the Business Ethics and Social Responsibility Vocabulary. Instructions are on OnCourse.

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1. Complete the third tutorial from last week on formatting pictures. ALSO complete the tutorial on Text Boxes and Word Art. They are for a grade. Save them to MyDocuments.
2. Practice Exam 3 needs to be completed this week.

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1. Open your Schools and the Economy file from earlier last week. We will continue that assignment but instead of writing about the initiative, we will be using the handout on the little table up front.
2. Take a handout, read it over. Teacher will give further instructions.

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1. Complete the Tutorial on  Formatting Pictures that is on OnCourse.
2. Complete Practice Exam 2. If you are already done with Exams 1 and 2, you may start Practice Exam 3.

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1. Log into Oncourse Classroom and take the quiz on Business Differentiation. Read the instructions carefully. The questions are new types.
2. Take out/open files on writing rules. We will finish the assignment on the Voting Initiative Business Memo today.

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1. Open the Starbucks and Differentiation document on OnCourse and complete. You will have about 10 minutes to type your answers, save your document and email to me at lauren.potterfield@tangischools.org
2. Review your power point notes from last class. Teacher will pass them out.

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1. Complete today's tutorial on pictures and text wrapping. Save your work. It will be reviewed for a grade.
2. Work on GMetrix. You should be on Practice Exam 2
3. Work on 8 and 9 in Microtype IF you finish Exam 2

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1. Take a packet from the table on differentiation.
2. Pull up your Business Declaration so it is on your computer screen.
3. Read  the following article: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/product_differentiation.asp

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1. Go to OnCourse, download the Quick Parts handout and begin working on it. We will watch a video in a minute that will help.
2. Your goal is to complete Gmetix practice EXAM 2 today. Remember to View Results and print them for a grade.

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Take the two page handouts from the front table on Academic vs. Business Writing. Begin reading them.

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Take the two page handouts from the front table. Begin working.

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Take a checklist from the front table, put in binder.
Continue where you left off!

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1. Turn in your vocabulary worksheet for Unit 2
3. Open your 4 tutorials if you haven't have them checked so I can give you credit. Now is NOT the time to work on them
4. Open Task 2. If you haven't finished, you can work on it until I am done with attendance. I will walk everyone through how to print. WAIT FOR INSTRUCTIONS.
5. We will work in Gmetrix the rest of the class, getting ready for our certification exam.

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A Day:
1. If you didn't do your Customer presentation, be ready to do it. You will need to email your picture to me in order to present.
2. If you didn't do your Famous Entrepreneur Presentation, we can't to it today, Smart board is out.
3. Take a copy of the two handouts from the table. You already have copies but put these in your binder. you will need them. Read them while I'm taking attendance.

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1. Refer to your Business Declaration and Defining Your Market activity to find a picture online of an example of someone who is your target customer. Your picture should be of ONE person. Copy and paste your picture into a blank word document and save it.
Email your picture to me. Put your name in the subject line. We will need both your handout and your picture for an activity.
2. We will be doing writing practice for the rest of the block.

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1. Do your final freelearning tutorial and save it to MyDocuments. Open all four files and keep them open on the computer.
2. Complete Task 7 in Word2013
3. Complete the vocabulary sheet for Unit 1, part 1
4. Complete Microtype Unit 7
There will be grades for all of these at the end of the block today.

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1. Refer to your Business Declaration and Defining Your Market activity to find a picture online of an example of someone who is your target customer. Your picture should be of ONE person. Copy and paste your picture into a blank word document and save it.
2. We will be doing presentations for the remainder of the block. There will be a grade for participation. If you are sleeping, talking, or otherwise rude or inattentive to your classmates, you will earn a zero.

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Use the rubric on the back of the BRAC Evaluating Written Assignments handout to evaluate the Life is Like Poker article. Directions for using the rubric are on the front of the handout. The rubric is on the back. You can write directly on the handout.

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Take a copy of the article Life is Like Poker and read it. Circle any unfamiliar vocabulary words.

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Work on your  gcflearnfree tutorials. The links are on Oncourse. Download the practice documents. Do them on the order on your checklist. Save your work in MyDocuments. You should have three of them done by the end of class today: Columns, Text basics, and Headers and Footers. This is not all we are doing today, so use your time wisely.

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1. Go to Jpams and check your grades for this class. It is NOT the time to complete unfinished assignments, BUT you may print out any Career Assessments you are missing, etc.
2. Review your Start Up Vocabulary. We will re-test today for a grade.

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1. Go to JPAMS and check your grades for this class. If you have any work to turn in, or items to print (i.e. Microtype, etc), now is the time to do it. If you see any mistakes, you will let the teacher know.
2. Take a check list from the student table and review it. You may start on Microtype 7 if your grades are satisfactory.

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Open Microtype and continue working on any unfinished lessons. If you have completed through 6, continue with 7.

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Get out your checklist for this week.
1. Make sure all your career assessments are in your manila folder.
2. Turn in your Tech Release if you have it.
3. Open your Business Declaration. We will finish it today and turn it in.
4. Review your Business Start Up vocabulary

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1. Get out the checklist I gave you last class. Check off everything that's complete and circle what you haven't finished yet. Put your name on it. Leave it on the desk next to you.
2. Go to Microtype. If you haven't finished Lessons 1-6, continue working where you left off. You won't have much time, so use it wisely.

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1. Get out the checklist I gave you last class,
2. Open the assignment on Business Start Up Vocabulary and study your words.

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Get out the checklist I gave you last class. Check off everything that's complete and circle anything you haven't finished yet. Put your name on it. Leave it on the desk next to you.
Find the icon/shortcut for G'Metrix on your computer. It's probably in All Programs under the Windows button. Open the program. Do NOT create an account, do NOT do anything besides open the program. Wait for instructions. We will take a practice certification exam today!

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Get your manilla folder from the student table. Make sure you have all the career assessments in your folder that are listed on the checklist. If you still need to print some, open the files and ask the teacher to see your work and give permission for printing. Turn in your folder.
Work on your Business Declaration. It will be turned in today as well.

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A-Day: Open the Business Declaration file on OnCourse. Fill in the required information and save in MyDocuments using our regular format.
Next, open the Assignment Checklist on OnCourse. Go through to make sure you have each one completed. If you do not, open the incomplete assignments and work in them. This week will be an amnesty week to finish anything outstanding. All self/career assessments need to be complete by the beginning of class on Wednesday!
B-Day: Do TWO things:
1. Take an index card from the student table and write your heading and your business idea on one side. Turn in to teacher.
2. Open the Business Declaration file on OnCourse. Fill in the required information and save in MyDocuments using our regular format.
Next, open the Assignment Checklist on OnCourse. Go through to make sure you have each one completed. If you do not, open the incomplete assignments and work in them. This week will be an amnesty week to finish anything outstanding. All self/career assessments need to be complete by the beginning of class on Wednesday!

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A-Day: 1. follow this link - https://www.gcflearnfree.org/word2013/page-layout/1/ Read the material and do the exercise at the bottom of the webpage. Use their practice document. Save your work.
2. Same procedure here.  (Some features are disabled on school computers. You just need to make sure you see how they work, even if you're not allowed to actually do them) https://www.gcflearnfree.org/word2013/saving-and-sharing-documents/1/
3. And also here. https://www.gcflearnfree.org/word2013/hyperlinks/1/ Use the practice associated practice document which will be on OnCourse. Save your work. I will be checking these as bell ringers next class.
B-Day:
1. follow this link, https://www.gcflearnfree.org/word2013/breaks/1/ read the information, complete the exercise at the bottom of the webpage and save it in MyDocuments. The practice document is already on OnCourse.
2. Open the Assignment Checklist from OnCourse. Make sure you have completed each assignment. If there are any you have NOT completed, open them and start working on them. This week will be an amnesty week to finish incomplete work

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I have a challenge for you today. We will be doing a career/self-assessment. I've never used it before and I'm not there to help, so YOU must stay the course if you get frustrated. Follow the directions, and HELP EACH OTHER. Open the direction on Oncourse for Kuder Navigator instructions and Navigator quick guide. Follow them to log in. You should have an account already. You just need to log in using your regular tangi log in +_TPSS (for example: laurpotterfi_TPSS) and use your tangi password. If you have already taken this assessment, you will have to use this access code to get in: N4274225ZVW. You should do as much of the first two sections (Learn About Myself and Career Exploration) as you can. SAVE ALL YOUR ASSESSMENT RESULTS. We will print them next week.
If all else fails, use your time to finish anything that you still need to finish and/or continue with Microtype. See you next week

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Okay Entrepreneurs, today you show me that you have what it takes to face a challenge and overcome obstacles! We will be doing our final self-assessment. I've never used it before and I'm not there to help, so YOU must stay the course if you get frustrated. Follow the directions, and HELP EACH OTHER. Open the direction on Oncourse for Kuder Navigator instructions and Navigator quick guide. Follow them to log in. You should have an account already. You just need to log in using your regular tangi log in +_TPSS (for example: laurpotterfi_TPSS) and use your tangi password. If you have already taken this assessment, you will have to use this access code to get in: N4274225ZVW. You should do as much of the first two sections (Learn About Myself and Career Exploration) as you can. SAVE ALL YOUR ASSESSMENT RESULTS. We will print them next week.
ALSO. everyone needs to email me your business idea today so I can look at it this weekend.
If all else fails, use your time to finish anything that you still need to finish.

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Sorry, everyone, but I'm out again today. Since entrepreneurs take initiative and don't let obstacles stop them from reaching their goals, I am confident you will complete all the exciting work I have planned for you today!
1. Use the business idea you wrote on the card last time to complete the 10 Mistakes to Avoid activity on OnCourse. Email to me by the end of the block.
2. Finish your Business Start Up Vocabulary assignment if you haven't and email to me.
3. If you need more work, we will be writing and presenting an elevator speech next week. You can research good elevator speeches and begin to write one of your own.
4. Email me with problems. I may be able to check in and answer you.
Get it done!

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Sorry, everyone. I'm still out today. I'm counting on you to actually WORK today because I am concerned about us getting behind. Please follow the instructions I left yesterday for IBCA on the previous Padlet entry (Wednesday, October 25th). You have plenty to keep you busy. If you want to play with Word, you can go through the part 5 ppt, but we will work together on that when I return.
Email me if you need anything. I might be able to check in. Be good and get your work done. I'm counting on you!

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I am out sick. Take the two page article from the chairs in front and put in binder. Complete the following:
1. follow this link - https://www.gcflearnfree.org/word2013/page-layout/1/ Read the material and do the exercise at the bottom of the webpage. Use their practice document. Save your work.
2. Same procedure here. (Some features are disabled on school computers. You just need to make sure you see how they work, even if you're not allowed to actually do them) https://www.gcflearnfree.org/word2013/saving-and-sharing-documents/1/
3. And also here. https://www.gcflearnfree.org/word2013/hyperlinks/1/ Use the practice associated practice document which will be on OnCourse. Save your work. I will be checking these as bell ringers next class.
4. If you have more time, continue with your Century typing exercises and Microtype.

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I'm out sick today. However, we can't afford to get behind. Here is what you need to accomplish.
1. Finish the Business Start Up Vocabulary Activity if you have not. You don't need to resend to me. We will use it next time. BUT, you must follow directions carefully. In the last column you are giving me a summary of your related website AND what you learned from it. I will grade this and expect it to be worth around 85 points.
2. Review the Small Business Criteria handout on OnCourse. It's a list of what you have and don't have  at your disposal to start a small business. Use it to refine your idea. Write your name and business idea on an index card (follow the criteria) and turn it into the box. This is also a grade.
3. Use your idea from the card to complete The 10 Mistakes to Avoid activity on OnCourse. Email it to me by the end of the hour. It's DUE at the end of the hour! No exceptions. Read the articles and put your answers in the boxes provided. Save your work in My Documents, Email it. DO NOT SHARE IT!

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1. Take a checklist for this week from the student table and put in your binder.
2. Review your checklist from last week to see what you still have to complete. IF we have time at the end of the class, you will work on these unfinished items.
3. Open the Life is like Poker article and the Word 2013 part 5 ppt.

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1. Review your Business Start Up Vocabulary. We will have a quiz today.
2. You will also share you business idea with the class today. We will help each other make sure our ideas are workable.

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1. Take a Checklist for this week AND a Vocabulary 1.2 worksheet (if you don't have one) from the student table.
2. Put the checklist in your binder
3. Complete the Vocabulary worksheet
4. Follow your checklist to complete the rest of today's assignments.

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FRIDAY, October 20 and MONDAY, October 23

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FRIDAY, October 20 and MONDAY, October 23

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1. Read the article on What Type of Business Should I Start?
2. Open the document (also attached below). Complete the activity
3. email it to me by the end of the hour. No exceptions. No late papers accepted. This activity takes thought and consideration. Slapping something together will not work.
4. If you need more to do, Read the article on the IBCA OnCourse web page on Life is Like Poker. We will be using it next week.
5. Study the Business Vocabulary that you completed earlier this week. You WILL have a quiz on it next class.

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I am still out sick but you can move ahead with your work. Follow your check list for this week. Use OnCourse for resources and files.
1. Forget Word Lesson 1.5 and the handouts on Document Properties. We will do those next week.
2. Finish Vocabulary 1.2. There are hard copies of the worksheet that I left with the sub. If they are missing, it's online as well. You can complete it online, save it and fill out the worksheet next week.
3. Complete Microtype through Lesson 6.
4. Do the Century practice, pg. 7, Exercise 3B. Don't stop until you have filled a whole page! Save as Exercise 3B.
5. Finish anything else you didn't do earlier this week.
Get it done! Make me proud!

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1. Open the Myers-Briggs (Jung) Personality activity from OnCourse and Complete. Email to Ms. Potterfield by the end of the block, no exceptions. Save your file name as your first name, last initial and Jung, or I won't know which is yours!
2. Complete the Business Start Up Vocabulary assignment. It's a BIG assignment and you must email me work completed by the end of the block.

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1. Finish your Choosing a Business Concept activity from last class. You MUST have a workable business idea by the time you are done. Write your idea at the bottom of your activity sheet.
2. Open the Holland Codes activity sheet and follow the directions to complete. Email to me by the end of the hour. No Exceptions.
3. Start working on the Business Start Up Vocabulary. It's a BIG assignment. Save your work.

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Follow your checklist. Finish anything from last class if needed. Task 6 MUST be emailed to me by the end of class if you want credit for it. No late papers will be accepted.
lauren.potterfield@tangischools.org (don't click this link, go through your Gmail.) You can do the Word Vocabulary 1.2 next class if you run out of time .

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1. Open the Shortcut template document from OcCourse and complete. For location, put the tab and group the feature is located on. For hints, tell any other information that is helpful in using this feature. You can look in the power point, or rest your pointer over the feature in word for more information. Look around in there for hints!
2. Take a checklist for this week and follow it. The next thing you need to do is Lesson 1.3, Task 5. Use the Computer Skills for Work article to make your changes. You may find some glitches in the instructions. Just play around and do your best to use the features.
3. Continue with Microtype and Century.
4. If you finish, go to Keyboarding resources in OnCourse

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Take a copy of the Shortcut Table handout from the student table. Complete the shortcuts that are started for you. Finish anything from your checklist that you still need to complete. Continue with your checklist.

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Go to this link: https://www.123test.com/career-test/
Take the career assessment. You must choose your favorite and least favorite activity for each set of 4. When your results come up, wait for further instructions.

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Take a copy of the Word Vocabulary handout from the student table. Use the power point to define the vocabulary words. (You can also let your pointer hover over the tools in word for definitions of what they do.) Save in My Documents as "word vocab 1".

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Complete the last two activities on the Career Web Quest handout. A-Day, we will continue with presentations. B-Day, we will work together on the Choosing a Business Concept assignment.

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Take a copy of the 5 Ways article and put it in your binder under Keyboarding. Go to Microtype. Start wherever you left off and continue working. Your goal is to finish through Lesson 2 of Alphabetic Keyboarding. Open the Word 2013 ppt from Oncourse.

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Open the Career Web Quest on OnCourse AND take a hard copy from the student table. Begin working. Your goal is to complete the mpcfaculty activity, but you should continue if you finish it before time is called. We will continue with presentations today.

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Open the word 2013 ppt for this week. Complete the following:
1. Learn how to use bookmarks. Practice them in the 5 Ways article and complete Task 3. Save it in My Documents.
2. Read the article on Computer Skills for the Workplace
3. Learn to Format Margins, Orientation, Sections and Columns. Complete Task 4 using the Computer Skills article. Save your work in My Documents, using the proper file name format.
4. Complete Lesson 1, Alphabetic Keyboarding, in Micro Type. Have a classmate help you if you don't have an account, didn't assign yourself to your block, or otherwise don't know what you are doing in Microtype.

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Go to OnCourse and open the document Choosing a Business Activity. Follow the instructions to complete the activity. You must submit whatever work you have done at the end of the block. No late papers will be accepted! There is a rough teacher example on OnCourse to help you as well. Have fun! This is all about you and what you want to do with your life.

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We will continue with presentations today.

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Open the article on Computer Skills for the Workplace and read it. It's long!
Open the Word 2013 ppt for this week on OnCourse.

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B-Day: Put your binders on the desk for a check. Take a sheet of paper from the student table. Make a list of FIVE business ideas you are interested in creating. For each one, give the following information:
1. Name and Type of Business (what is the service you would provide or the product you would sell)
2. Why this idea interests you.
3. What experience do you have in this area?
Next, open your Famous Entrepreneur ppt. Save it in your One Drive under Documents/My Documents. Email it to lauren.potterfield@tangischools.org If you have already done this, no need to repeat.
Review it if you like. We will do presentations all block today!

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Take out your Muscle Memory questions from the video last week. If you were absent, get a blank one from the student table and get the answers from a classmate. On the BACK of the questions, discuss the following.:
1. Why is creating muscle memory important in touch typing?
2. Why is it important to repeat the practice exercises over and over and to go to the suggested online keyboarding activities if you finish your classwork?
3. Why is it important to use proper techniques when completing keyboarding activities?

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Put your binders on your desk for a check. Open the article from Oncourse on 5 Ways to Boost your Typing...and read it. We will be using it today.

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A Day - follow the instructions for B-Day on the previous Padlet. Follow the link and complete the activity.
B-Day - put your binders on your desk for a check. Next, open your Famous Entrepreneur ppt. Save it in your One Drive under Documents/My Documents. Email it to lauren.potterfield@tangischools.org
Review it if you like. We will do presentations all block today!

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Go to OnCourse and open the worksheet on Keyboard Questions. Follow the instructions and complete. When you are finished, make sure your work fits on one page (ask for help if you need it) and save to the correct Assignments folder using this format: firstname initial of last name Keyboard Qs (john s keyboard Qs). You MUST do these tasks with your fingers on the HOME ROW or you will NOT be able to figure them out!!!!

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A-Day- Open the presentation on Stage Presence from Oncourse.
B-Day- get out your binders and be ready to organize them. Follow this link and read the article. On and index card, list one way you think making a presentation can actually be a good thing for you and explain your answer. https://www.forbes.com/sites/work-in-progress/2012/10/09/five-reasons-why-the-fear-of-public-speaking-is-great-for-you/#288364a3b823

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Open the presentation on The Keyboard. As you review it, make sure you can answer the questions on each slide. Review with a classmate if you choose. We will have a "quiz" on the information later today.

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If you have your binder and tabs here today, get them out and put them on your desk. Open the presentation on Stage Presence and begin reviewing it.