1. Login to Google Docs.
2. Once in Google Docs (from the "dashboard page"), clcik to "Create New" and "Document."
3. Click "File" and select "Rename" from the drop-down menu.
4. Rename the file to Period #_Last Name_First Name_Theme Essay.  (Sample: Period 2_Chavez_Adela_Theme Essay).
5. Click "share" and select "share settings" from the pull-down menu on the top right-hand corner.
6. In the "Add People" box, type mcmurrin@meanmcmurrin.com and meanmcmurrin@roomofwonders.net.  You must share your essay with BOTH of my e-mail addresses.
7. Begin typing your Theme Essay.  You may wish to review the prompt, rubric, or a sample essay to help direct your writing.
8. To get credit for your essay, you must send me an e-mail telling me that your essay is complete.  The due date is Friday, April 15th.

1. Login to Google Docs.
2. Open up Google Docs from the "dashboard page." 
   
3. Click on the drop down menu to "Create new," and choose "from template."
4. Find the template called "Student Research Project 2011."  Click "Use this template."
5. Type your heading (name, period, date) in the top corner and write a title.
6. Click "share" and select "share settings" from the pull-down menu on the top right-hand corner.
7. In the "Add People" box, type meanmcmurrin@roomofwonders.net and click "share."  Make sure "can edit" is selected on the pull-down menu.  Then add mcmurrin@meanmcmurrin.com.  Follow the same procedures.  After you click "share," you will have the option to send an e-mail.  In the message box, type a brief message to me.  Then, click "send."  (Note: you will not get credit for today's work unless I receive this message.)
8. Return to your document.  Click "save."  Save your document with this file name, period #_last name_first name_Research Report."  Your file name must be saved in this format in order to get credit.
9. Begin typing your draft.

Wednesday, November 10th

 IMPORTANT: You MUST follow the directions EXACTLY as written and in the CORRECT ORDER.  Do not ask for help until you have walked through the steps below.

1. Go to http://partnerpage.google.com/roomofwonders.net .
2. Your login information is firstname_lastname (example: javier_ayala).  (If you had Mrs. Steidl last year, you may use your old login information, login lastnamefirstname--no spaces.)
3. Your password is 12345qwerty.  Follow all directions EXACTLY as provided by Ms. McMurrin.
4. Once you've signed in, click on "Google Docs."
5. In Google Docs, click "New" and select "document" from the pull-down menu on the upper left-hand corner.
6. Type your heading (name, period, date) in the top corner and write a title.
7. Click "share" and select "share settings" from the pull-down menu on the top right-hand corner.
8. In the "Add People" box, type meanmcmurrin@roomofwonders.net and click "share."  Make sure "can edit" is selected on the pull-down menu.  Then add mcmurrin@meanmcmurrin.com.  Follow the same procedures.  After you click "share," you will have the option to send an e-mail.  In the message box, type a brief message to me.  Then, click "send."  (Note: you will not get credit for today's work unless I receive this message.)
9. Return to your document.  Click "save."  Save your document with this file name, last name_first name_period #_Learning from Experience."  (Example: ayala_javier_period4_Learning from Experience."  Your file name must be saved in this format in order to get credit.
10. Begin typing your draft.
    

1. Login to Google Docs.
2. Do not create a new file--open your file that should be displayed in the documents window.
3. Verify that your file name follows the format described in Thursday's agenda.  If your file name differs from the naming system described, you will not earn full credit for following directions.
   1. File name should be lastname_firstname_Period#_Learning from Experience.
   2. If your filename is different, click "File" and "Rename."  Then, rename file appropriately.
4. Review the notes from your Flood of Questions, prewriting, and drafts.
5. Review prompt and rubric.
6. Using the pre-writing notes and the drafts in your R/W Notebook, start typing your essay.  Make sure to save your work periodically.
7. Make sure you sign out of your Google docs account before you turn off your computer--otherwise another student will have access to your account. 

Monday, November 15th

1. Login to Google Docs using the link on the left of the Writing Workshop page.
2. Make sure your file name follows the EXACT directions described above.  You will LOSE POINTS IF YOU DON'T NAME THE FILE EXACTLY AS DESCRIBED.
3. Continue typing your personal narrative.
4. Include at least one example of figurative language in your writing.  It may be a simile, metaphor, personification, or any of the other types of figurative language we discussed in class.  Use a different color font to highlight your figurative language example.
5. Share your figurative language example.
   1. Click the Share tab on the top right.
   2. Click to "E-mail collaborators."
   3. Copy and paste your figurative language example and send the message to Ms. McMurrin.

Turning in your essay
Follow these instructions to turn in your essay.  If you do not turn them in EXACTLY as described, you will not get credit for your work.  The completed essay is due on Wednesday, 11/17.  If you do not finish the work in class, you must finish it on your own time before the due date.  If you do not have Internet access at home, you'll need to see me about making alternate arrangements.  You are responsible for contacting me if you need to make arrangements!

1. Make sure you're happy with your work.  Review it carefully for spelling, grammar, and mechanics.
2. Click the arrow on the right of the "share" tab.
3. Click "email editors/viewers."
4. Type a message stating that you are ready for your essay to be turned in.  Your message should also state what score you feel you deserve with a brief explanation of why.
5. Check the box that says, "Paste the document itself into the email message."
6. Click "send."
7. Make sure to review the agendas from all the previous days and complete all parts of each day's agenda so that you get full credit for each activity.
   1. Share with collaborators.
   2. E-mail your figurative language example.
   3. Complete the end of essay reflection.
   4. E-mail to state that you are finished with the essay.