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Introduction to Computers and Understanding Commands
Objectives:
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The learner will identify a noun, a verb, an article and a personal pronoun in simple sentences.
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The learner will conjugate the simple past and present tenses of the verbs "point," "click," "go," "find," "have", "be."
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The learner will correctly respond to the commands " left click," "right click," "double click," "close," "copy," "paste," "highlight," "minimize," "maximize," "open," "shut down," and "press."
Duration:
2 hours
Materials:
Activities:
High-Beginning and Low-Intermediate Learners:
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Paired learners drill each other using computer component flashcards.
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Paired learners will review grammar and verb conjugation from previous lesson by composing 6 sentences identifying simple past and/or present tenses of "point," "click," "go," "find," "have", "be," nouns, articles and personal pronouns.
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Learners complete Computer Tutorial 1.
High-Intermediate Learners:
Objectives:
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The learner will perform self assessment of irregular verbs.
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The learner will use irregular verbs in written and spoken sentences.
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The learner will continue with Web project applying grammar and Internet search skills (see directions on the Web Project assignment sheet).
Activities:
Learners follow this sequence of activities for 30-60 minutes at the beginning of each lesson, continuing until completion of the list:
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Learners continue with ongoing independent self-assessment using Irregular Verb Page and Irregular Verb Jeopardy, as described in Introduction to Computers and Computer Vocabulary.
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Learners continue the Web Project as described in project directions.
Assessment:
High-Beginning and Low-Intermediate Learners: Teacher conducts chain drill using computer component flash cards, making notes of learner progress.
High-Intermediate Learners: Teacher observes learner progress, making note of problem areas and providing correction and additional practice as required.
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