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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:

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Computer component flashcards (images)

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Computer component flashcards (terms)

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Verb conjugation form

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Computer work stations

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Computer Tutorial I

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Irregular Verb Page

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Basic Irregular Verbs 1 sheet

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Irregular Verb Jeopardy

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Web Project assignment sheet

Activities:

 

High-Beginning and Low-Intermediate Learners:

  1. Paired learners drill each other using computer component flashcards. 

  2. 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.

  3. 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:

  1. Learners continue with ongoing independent self-assessment using Irregular Verb Page and Irregular Verb Jeopardy, as described in Introduction to Computers and Computer Vocabulary.

  2. 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.