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September 23, 2008
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 September 23, 2008 05:52 PM