Photography
Welcome to the wonderful world of photography! Photography is a
great way to create art, convey a message or preserve memories. When
taking pictures it is important to follow the composition guidelines to
create quality images. Refer to the file attached for some of the
composition guidelines we have discussed in class.
Remember -
all photographs for class assignments should have people in them,
unless the people are in the far distance. If we have time, we will
work on portrait photography.
PhotoCompPoster.pdf
Assignments
Business Letter Assignment/Homework
There are a lot of products on the market that we absolutely love and ones we wish they would make differently or better. This is your opportunity to let the company know your opinion.
If you like a product - You will write the company and tell them what you like about the product, why you would refer the product to others and any other ideas you might have about their product.
If you don't like a product - You will write the company and tell them why you don't like the product, what your experience was like, and how you would improve it to make it something that you would like to buy.
You will look up the company on the Internet to find out how and who you contact at the company. All letters will be mailed with the school's return address so that the company, if they choose to, has an address to which they can respond.
Start thinking about those products!!
Keyboarding Practice
Remember accuracy is more important than speed. Speed will come with practice! Use all ten fingers when practicing and try not to look at the keys. Here are the Monroe goals for typing:
5th grade = 15 wpm* with 90% accuracy
6th grade = 20 wpm with 90% accuracy
7th grade = 25 wpm with 90% accuracy
8th grade = 30 wpm with 90% accuracy
Superstars = 35+ wpm with 90% accuracy
Some sites to help you practice at school and at home!
PowerTyping Online Online Typing Tests - Once you have mastered one, try the other tests.
Ten Thumbs Typing Tutor Take the free typing test
Dance Mat Typing From England, this site is great for beginners! A little typing with an accent.
Free Typing Games Choose your game to practice your typing skills.
Only Typing Games More free typing games.
