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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): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

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 September 26, 2008 03:13 PM

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