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September 29, 2008
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
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Posted by MichaelK at September 29, 2008 12:03 PM