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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): 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

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 10, 2008 05:12 PM

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