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Introduction
to Computers and Computer Vocabulary
Objectives:
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The learner will correctly identify, spell and pronounce parts of a computer
work station.
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The learner will correctly verbalize commands using "point to" "click on,"
"go to," "push" and "find."
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Duration:
2 hours
Materials:
Activities:
High-Beginning and Low-Intermediate
Learners:
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Learners take the
computer skills assessment inventory.
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Teacher models
expectations by identifying parts of computer using workstation vocabulary,
flashcards and commands.
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Learners identify
parts of computer using vocabulary and commands through uses of
substitution drill.
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Paired learners write
names of parts of the computer and place them at correct locations at
workstation.
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 copy, paste and save an
irregular verb reference sheet into a word processing file.
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The learner will begin a Web project applying
grammar and Internet search skills (see directions on the Web Project
assignment sheet).
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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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Teacher introduces learners to the
Irregular Verb Page.
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Learners print
Basic Irregular Verbs 1 sheet and conduct an independent self-assessment
(answers found by clicking on the link at the bottom of the page.
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Learners compose a sentence for each verb they
missed; teacher checks for accuracy.
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Learner pairs continue self-assessment by
orally quizzing each other, with each learner making note of the verbs
missed by the other; continue until learner misses 5 verbs. Each learner
uses the correct verb form in a sentence of their own composition and reads
sentence aloud to partner. Teacher supervises and checks sentences for
accuracy.
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Learners copy and paste the
Irregular Verb Page into a word processing file, print and place in
notebook for continued reference.
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Learners play
Irregular Verb Jeopardy,
keeping track of score for each game.
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Learners begin 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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