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September 30, 2008
Spelling/Vocab Tuesday, 9-30-08
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 9-29-08:
intractable
implement (v)
exacerbate
tutelage
misconstrued
disabuse
despondency
disenchanted
sequestered
domesticate
agriculture
trade (n)
sanguine
pessimistic
stoic
Write definitions for each word with parts of speech. Due Wednesday, 10-1-08.
Posted by MichaelK at 03:53 PM | Comments (0)
Tuesday, 9-30-08
Math 6: None tonight.
Math 7: Practice Workbook, Chapter 9.2, p. 139-140. Due Wednesday, 10-1-08.
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: Sacred Hoops: Read Epilogue. Take careful notes: What stood out for you? What surprised you? Due Wednesday, 10-1-08.
Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 9-29-08:
intractable
implement (v)
exacerbate
tutelage
misconstrued
disabuse
despondency
disenchanted
sequestered
domesticate
agriculture
trade (n)
sanguine
pessimistic
stoic
Write definitions for each word with parts of speech. Due Wednesday, 10-1-08.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL):
History: None tonight.
History Links:
From the Anthropology Department of Palomar College, an excellent summary of discovery of early hominids.
http://anthro.palomar.edu/hominid/australo_1.htm
From the BBC, on the Neolithic Age: http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A2054675
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 03:48 PM | Comments (0)
September 29, 2008
Spelling/Vocab Monday, 9-29-08
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 9-29-08:
intractable
implement (v)
exacerbate
tutelage
misconstrued
disabuse
despondency
disenchanted
sequestered
domesticate
agriculture
trade (n)
sanguine
pessimistic
stoic
Break words into syllables and indicate accent marks. Due Tuesday, 9-30-08.
Posted by MichaelK at 12:09 PM | Comments (0)
Monday, 9-29-08
Math 6: Text, p. 102-103, # 23-51, odd problems only. Due Tuesday, 9-30-08. Study for Chapter 2 test, Tuesday, 9-30-08.
Math 7: Text, p. 455-456, #12-34. Due Tuesday, 9-30-08.
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: Sacred Hoops: Read to end of Chapter 11. Take careful notes: What stood out for you? What surprised you? Due Monday, 9-29-08.
Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 9-29-08:
intractable
implement (v)
exacerbate
tutelage
misconstrued
disabuse
despondency
disenchanted
sequestered
domesticate
agriculture
trade (n)
sanguine
pessimistic
stoic
Break words into syllables and indicate accent marks. Due Tuesday, 9-30-08.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL):
History: Pre-reading Handout for Chapter 3. Due Tuesday, 9-30-08.
Ancient World links to explore:
History Links:
From the Anthropology Department of Palomar College, an excellent summary of discovery of early hominids.
http://anthro.palomar.edu/hominid/australo_1.htm
From the BBC, on the Neolithic Age: http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A2054675
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 12:03 PM | Comments (0)
September 26, 2008
Friday, 9-26-08
Math 6: Text, p. 100-101, # 1-22. Due Monday, 9-29-08.
Math 7: Text, p. 451, #1-29 odd problems only. Due Monday, 9-29-08.
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 1st half of Chapter 11, to p. 194. Take careful notes: What stood out for you? What surprised you? Due Monday, 9-29-08.
Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 9-29-08 posted Monday!
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL):
History: Pre-reading Handout for Chapter 3. Due Tuesday, 9-30-08.
Ancient World links to explore:
History Links:
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 03:13 PM | Comments (0)
September 24, 2008
Spelling/Vocab Wednesday, 9-24-08
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 9-22-08:
detached
scrutiny
intrinsic
quell
malevolent
inevitable
prototype
escalate
flagrant
preeminent
dogged
complacent
arrogant
euphoria
predecessor
Write sentences for each word. Due Thursday, 9-25-08.
Posted by MichaelK at 03:40 PM | Comments (0)
Wednesday, 9-24-08
Math 6: Text, p. 93, #47-53; p. 94, #55-58. Due Thursday, 9-25-08.
Math 7: Text, p. 285, #10-21. Due Thursday, 9-25-08. Mini Quiz on Chapter 5.5 & 5.6, Thursday, 9-25-08.
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: None tonight.
Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 9-22-08:
detached
scrutiny
intrinsic
quell
malevolent
inevitable
prototype
escalate
flagrant
preeminent
dogged
complacent
arrogant
euphoria
predecessor
Write sentences for each word. Due Thursday, 9-25-08.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL):
History: Study for Chapter 2 test on Thursday, 9-25-08. Use of Interactive Notebooks OK for test.
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 03:34 PM | Comments (0)
September 23, 2008
Spelling/Vocab Tuesday, 9-23-08
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 9-22-08:
detached
scrutiny
intrinsic
quell
malevolent
inevitable
prototype
escalate
flagrant
preeminent
dogged
complacent
arrogant
euphoria
predecessor
Write definitions for each word. Due Wednesday, 9-24-08.
Posted by MichaelK at 05:59 PM | Comments (0)
Tuesday, 9-23-08
Math 6: Text, p. 92, #1-10; p.93, #14-34. Due Wednesday, 9-24-08.
Math 7: Text, p. 250-251, #1-50, odd problems only. Due Wednesday, 9-24-08.
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 last half of Chapter 9 (to p. 168)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: Word list for the week of 9-22-08:
detached
scrutiny
intrinsic
quell
malevolent
inevitable
prototype
escalate
flagrant
preeminent
dogged
complacent
arrogant
euphoria
predecessor
Write definitions for each word. Due Wednesday, 9-24-08.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL):
History: None tonight. Chapter 2 test on Thursday, 9-25-08.
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 05:52 PM | Comments (0)
September 22, 2008
Spelling/Vocab Monday, 9-22-08
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 9-22-08:
detached
scrutiny
intrinsic
quell
malevolent
inevitable
prototype
escalate
flagrant
preeminent
dogged
complacent
arrogant
euphoria
predecessor
Break words into syllables and note accent marks. Due Tuesday, 9-23-08.
Posted by MichaelK at 04:58 PM | Comments (0)
Monday, 9-22-08
Math 6: Text, p. 85-86, #15-36. Due Tuesday, 9-23-08.
Math 7: Text, p. 246-247, #12-34. Due Tuesday, 9-23-08.
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 first half of Chapter 9 (to p. 160)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: Word list for the week of 9-22-08:
detached
scrutiny
intrinsic
quell
malevolent
inevitable
prototype
escalate
flagrant
preeminent
dogged
complacent
arrogant
euphoria
predecessor
Break words into syllables and note accent marks. Due Tuesday, 9-23-08.
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 04:49 PM | Comments (0)
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 04:12 PM | Comments (0)
September 18, 2008
Thursday, 9-18-08
Math 6: Practice Workbook, Chapter 2.4, p. 25-26. Due Friday, 9-19-08.
Math 7: Practice Workbook, Chapter 5.5, p. 75-76; Textbook, p. 241, #22-25. (See Example 5 on p. 241 for hints.) Due Friday, 9-19-08.
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 7 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: Word list for the week of 9-15-08:
anthropologist
capabilities
migrate
empowered
expansive
formulate
cohesion
paradox
consensus
nuances
demeanor
intuitive
inordinate
impetus
equanimity
Write spelling/vocab word 3 times each; study definitions. Spelling/vocab test on Friday, 9-19-08.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL):
History: Extra credit pre-reading handout for Chapter 1 due Friday, 9-19-08.
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 03:52 PM | Comments (0)
September 17, 2008
Wednesday, 9-17-08
Math 6: Study for quiz on Chapter 2.3 & 2.4 on Thursday, 9-18-08. Text, p. 23-24, #15-29. Due Thursday, 9-18-08.
Math 7: Practice Workbook, Chapter 1.8, p. 15-16. Due Thursday, 9-18-08.
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 6 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: Word list for the week of 9-15-08:
anthropologist
capabilities
migrate
empowered
expansive
formulate
cohesion
paradox
consensus
nuances
demeanor
intuitive
inordinate
impetus
equanimity
For this week's word list, write one sentence for each word. Definitions are posted online in the spelling/vocabulary area. Due Thursday, 9-18-08.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL):
History: Finish pre-reading handout for Chapter 2. Due Thursday, 9-18-08.
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 02:16 PM | Comments (0)
September 15, 2008
Spelling/Vocab Definitions, wk.of 9-15-08
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list & definitions for the week of 9-15-08:
anthropologist: n, a specialist who studies the cultural development of humans.
capabilities: n, the power to do things.
cohesion: n, the act of sticking together or uniting.
consensus: n agreement of all or most on some opinion
demeanor: n, conduct, way of acting, behavior.
empowered: v., to give authority , rights, or power.
equanimity: n. calm, even-tempered
expansive: adj, in a warm and friendly way
formulate: v, create, devise, develop systematically.
impetus: n, stimulus, a force that helps something along.
inordinate: adj, too great, too many, excessive.
intuitive: adj, knowing something by not thinking it out; instantly knowing
migrate: v, to move from one place to another.
nuances: n, slight changes in meaning, tone, or color.
paradox: n, a statement that seems contradictory but may be true in fact.
Write spelling words 3 times each; study definitions for Spelling/Vocab test on Friday, 9-19-08.
Posted by MichaelK at 04:25 PM | Comments (0)
Monday, 9-15-08
Math 6: Text, p. 71-72, #1-27. Due Tuesday, 9-16-08.
Math 7: Text, p.40, #1-29. Due Tuesday, 9-16-08. Mini quiz on 1.7 Tuesday, 9-16-08. Return signed quizzes for 1.2 on Tuesday 9-16-08.
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 6 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: Word list for the week of 9-15-08:
anthropologist
capabilities
migrate
empowered
expansive
formulate
cohesion
paradox
consensus
nuances
demeanor
intuitive
inordinate
impetus
equanimity
For this week's word list, break words into syllables and indicate accent marks. Due Tuesday, 9-16-08.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL):
History: Finish pre-reading handout for Chapter 2.
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 11:26 AM | Comments (0)
September 12, 2008
Spelling/Vocab Friday, 9-12-08
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 9-8-08:
artifact
prehistoric
ritual
archeologist
historian
geographer
fundamentalist
voluminous
institutionalized
awareness
Write spelling/vocab words 3 times each. Spelling/vocab test Monday, 9-15-08.
Posted by MichaelK at 04:31 PM | Comments (0)
Friday, 9-12-08
Math 6: Study for Mini Quiz on Chapter 2.1; quiz on Monday, 9-15-08.
Math 7: Study for Mini Quiz on Chapter 1.5; quiz on Monday, 9-15-08.
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 6 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.
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 9-8-08:
artifact
prehistoric
ritual
archeologist
historian
geographer
fundamentalist
voluminous
institutionalized
awareness
Write spelling/vocab words 3 times each. Spelling/vocab test Monday, 9-15-08.
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 04:22 PM | Comments (0)
September 11, 2008
Thursday, 9-11-08
Math 6: Textbook, p. 62, #9-45. Due Friday, 9-12-08. Correct & have a parent sign the 8.1 Quiz. Correct multiplication ladders & return them to class.
Math 7: Textbook, p.44, #1-11. Due Friday, 9-12-08.
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 5 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.
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 9-8-08:
artifact
prehistoric
ritual
archeologist
historian
geographer
fundamentalist
voluminous
institutionalized
awareness
Note: 6th graders: write one sentence for each word on the list. Due Friday, 9-12-08; definitions are posted in the Spelling/Vocabulary section. This week's spelling/vocab test moved to Monday, 9-15-08 for all students.
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 01:46 PM | Comments (0)
Thursday, 9-11-08
Spelling/Vocabulary words for week of 9-8-08
Archeologist: n, a person who studies prehistoric people and their culture.
Artifact: n, an object made or used by people in the past
Awareness: n, a state of being mindful, conscious, attentive.
Fundamentalist: a person who belongs to a group with a strict view.
Geographer: a person who specializes in studying earth’s features.
Historian: n, a person who studies and writes about the past.
Institutionalized: v, established as normal
Prehistoric: adj, the era before recorded events.
Ritual: n, an established procedure for religious or other reasons.
Voluminous: adj, to a great size or extent.
Spelling/vocabulary test for this word list on Monday, 9-15-08.
Posted by MichaelK at 01:29 PM | Comments (0)
September 10, 2008
Wednesday, 9-10-08
Math 6: Correct & have a parent sign the
8.1 Quiz. Correct multiplication ladders & return them to class.
Math 7: Textbook, p.18, #1-18. Due Thursday, 9-11-08. Mini quiz on Chapter 1.3 on Thursday, 9-11-08.
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 4 of Sacred Hoops and take careful notes. (What stands out for you? What surprises you?)
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 9-8-08:
artifact
prehistoric
ritual
archeologist
historian
geographer
fundamentalist
voluminous
institutionalized
awareness
Note: Due to a computer problem, I was unable to post the definitions. Sentences for 6th graders will be due Friday, 9-12-08; spelling/vocab test will be moved to Monday, 9-15-08 for all students.
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 05:12 PM | Comments (0)
September 09, 2008
Tuesday 9-9-08
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 9-8-08:
artifact
prehistoric
ritual
archeologist
historian
geographer
fundamentalist
voluminous
institutionalized
awareness
Write definitions for each of the words on the list, and include parts of speech. Due Wednesday, 9-10-08.
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Tuesday 9-9-08
Math 6: Correct & have a parent sign the
8.1 Quiz. Returned signed quizzes Wednesday, 9-10-08. Textbook, p. 368-369, #1-19. Due Wednesday, 9-10-08. Mini quiz on Chapter 8.2 on Wednesday, 9-10-08.
Math 7: Practice Workbook 1.3, p. 5 & 6. Due Wednesday, 9-10-08. Mini quiz on Chapter 1.2 on Wednesday, 9-10-08.
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 4 of Sacred Hoops and take careful notes. (What stands out for you? What surprises you?)
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 9-8-08:
artifact
prehistoric
ritual
archeologist
historian
geographer
fundamentalist
voluminous
institutionalized
awareness
Write definitions for each of the words on the list, and include parts of speech. Due Wednesday, 9-10-08.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: Study Chapter 1 and Interactive Notebook for end of chapter test on Wednesday, 9-10-08.
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!
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September 08, 2008
Monday, 9-8-08
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 9-8-08:
artifact
prehistoric
ritual
archeologist
historian
geographer
fundamentalist
voluminous
institutionalized
awareness
Alphabetize the list, show syllable breaks and accent marks. Due Tuesday, 9-8-08.
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Monday, 9-8-08
Math 6: Study for 6's multiplication ladder. Textbook, p. 364-365, #11-27. Due Tuesday, 9-9-08.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 9, #1-34. Due Tuesday, 9-9-08.
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 3 (through p. 40) of Sacred Hoops and take careful notes. (What stands out for you? What surprises you?)
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 9-8-08:
artifact
prehistoric
ritual
archeologist
historian
geographer
fundamentalist
voluminous
institutionalized
awareness
Alphabetize the list, show syllable breaks and accent marks. Due Tuesday, 9-8-08.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: Study Chapter 1 for end of chapter test on Wednesday, 9-10-08.
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
Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!
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September 05, 2008
Friday, 9-5-08
Math 6: Study for 7's multiplication ladder. Practice Workbook, Chapter 8.1 (both pages.) Due Monday, 9-8-08. Short quiz on Chapter 8.1 Monday, 9-8-08.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 491, #1-17. Due Monday, 9-8-08.
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 2 (through p. 40) of Sacred Hoops and take careful notes. (What stands out for you? What surprizes you?)
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
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
Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!
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September 04, 2008
Thursday, 9-4-08
Math 6: Study for 9's multiplication ladder. Textbook, p. 359-360, #1-13. Skip questions that deal with adjacent angles. Due Friday, 9-5-08.
Math 7: Textbook, p.5-6, #3-13. Due Friday, 9-5-08.
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 1 (through p. 22) of Sacred Hoops and take careful notes. (What stands out for you? What surprizes you?)
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
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
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September 03, 2008
Wednesday, 9-3-08
Math 6: Study for 7's multiplication ladder. Cover your textbooks.
Math 7: None tonight. Cover your textbooks.
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: None tonight.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
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
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September 02, 2008
Tuesday, 9-2-08
Math 6: Cover your textbooks. Diagnostic test on Wednesday, 9-3-08.
Math 7: Cover your textbooks. Diagnostic test on Wednesday, 9-3-08.
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: Study notes for The Prince and the Pauper for end-of-book test (4 questions, 100 pts.) on Wednesday, 9-3-08.
Writing: Incorporate changes and revise for final draft of the 4-paragraph essay we worked on last week. Due 9-3-08.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
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