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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 September 17, 2008 02:16 PM