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September 19, 2008
Friday, 9-19-08
Math 6: Practice Workbook, Chapter 1.5, p. 9-10. Due Monday, 9-22-08.
Math 7: Study for Quiz Monday, 9-22-08 on Chapters 1.7 & 1.8. Do Practice Workbook, Chapter 1.7, p. 13-14. Due Monday, 9-22-08.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: Read Chapter 8 of Sacred Hoops and take careful notes. (What stands out for you? What surprises you?)
Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.
Spelling/vocabulary: New Word list for the week of 9-22-08 posted Monday.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL):
History: None tonight.
Ancient World links to explore:
Chapter 1 Early Humans
From the Anthropology Department of Palomar College, an excellent summary of discovery of early hominids.
http://anthro.palomar.edu/hominid/australo_1.htm
Long-Term Assignments:
Humor Book Report. Due Tuesday, 10-7-08.
Upcoming reports:
October: Mystery
November: Historical Fiction-20th century (1900-1999)
December: Challenges in Life
January: Biography
February: Sports
March: How-To
April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss
Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!
Posted by MichaelK at September 19, 2008 04:12 PM