HELP! HELP! HELP!

COMMON QUESTIONS:

Q1.  Where do I go to make up work?

• Click on this link:  Chronological List of Activities and Assignments
• Find the date(s) in which you were absent
• Scroll down to the missed activity, story, presentation, etc.
• Click on the link to a handout, presentation, or webpage.
• If you get to, let's say, the short story page, find the name of the story and click on the lesson plan.
• Lesson plans will include links to notes, activities, Powerpoint presentations, and handouts on that story.
• You can view or download and print it.

Q2.  I don't have Microsoft PowerPoint; how can I view your Powerpoint presentations? 

• If you do not have Microsoft PowerPoint, you can download a FREE VIEWER so that you can view my classroom lecture notes. 
• Download A Viewer by clicking here

Q3.  I can't view the comments you made on my essay.  How do I do this?

•  To view your grade and comments I made for your paper:
  • Open your paper in Microsoft Word.
  •  Save your paper to your computer.
  •  Click on View Menu then “Print Layout.”
  •  Click on View Menu then “Toolbars,” then click “Reviewing.”
  •  Click on View Menu then “Mark up.” 
  •  Click on View Menu then “Toolbars,” then click “Forms.”
  •  In the “Forms” toolbar that now appears at the top of your screen,make sure the little “Pad Lock” icon is clicked  to unprotect the rubric form that I have attached to your paper. 
  •  Click “Tools,” then “Options,” then “Edit.”
  • Uncheck the box that reads, “CTRL + Click to follow hyperlink.”
  • If you are still having problems, email me or talk to me in class, and I will help you through the process.  
  • Here is the document that I gave out in class explaining the entire process of submitting essays using Microsoft Word:  Electronic Grading Instructions.doc 

Q4.  How can I improve my grades?

• Click here for some great advice:  KEYS TO GOOD GRADES

Q5.  I don't understand my novel.  Where can I get help?