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October 31, 2008

Friday, 10-31-08 Homework

Math 6: None tonight.

Math 7: Study for Chapter 6 test on Monday, 11-3-08.

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: Boy of the Painted Cave: Read Chapter 16 and take careful notes. Due Monday, 11-3-08. Long-term assignment: By the end of the book, fill out character traits sheet for one character in the book.

Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.

Spelling/vocabulary: New word list on Monday.

Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

History: None tonight.

History Links:

A variety of links on the Sumerian Civilization:

http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/watkins/sumer.htm
http://history-world.org/sumeria.htm
http://wsu.edu/~dee/MESO/SUMER.HTM
http://www.indiana.edu/~ancient/9notes.html
http://www.iraqunmission.org/node/27

Archeological Maps:
http://www.utexas.edu/courses/denbow/worldmap/archworld.htm

National Geographic article & Maps on the origins of agriculture
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0205/feature1/online_extra.html

Long-Term Assignments:

Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 11-4-08.

Upcoming reports:
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 02:07 PM | Comments (0)

October 30, 2008

Thursday, 10-30-08 Spelling/Vocab

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 10-27-08, with page references and class definitions:

baffled-150: adj, confused or uncertain; not understanding.
bellowing-148 v, roaring or shouting loudly.
cuneiform-History 49 n, an ancient system of writing with wedge-
shaped characters.
defiled-141, v, to corrupt or ruin.
glowering-142, v, staring angrily or resentfully.
groping-137 v, feeling your way blindly or clumsily
ominous-148 adj, threatening or scary.
petrified-136 adj, so scared you can’t move or think.
pictograph-History 49, n, a symbol or picture representing a word or
phrase.
ponderous-139 adj, clumsy, moving as if caused by great weight.
splayed-149, adj, pointing outward or apart.
splendor-138 n, great luster or brightness; magnificence.
vengeful-141, adj, disposed to seek revenge; vindictive or spiteful.
verdant-157, adj, green, covered with green vegetation.
wavering-140 v, flickering or swaying.

Write each word 3 times; study for spelling/vocab test on Friday, 10-31-08.

Posted by MichaelK at 04:41 PM | Comments (0)

Thursday, 10-30-08 Homework

Math 6: Study for Chapter 4 Test. Use Chapter Summary & Review questions, Text p.206-209 to study. Chapter 4 test on Friday, 10-31-08.

Math 7: Finish Chapter 6 practice test, Text p. 318. Due Friday, 10-31-08. Chapter 6 test on Monday, 11-3-08.

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: Boy of the Painted Cave: Read Chapter 15 and take careful notes. Due Friday, 10-31-08. Long-term assignment: By the end of the book, fill out character traits sheet for one character in the book.

Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 10-27-08, with page references and class definitions:

Write each word 3 times; study for spelling/vocab test on Friday, 10-31-08.

Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

History: None tonight.

History Links:

A variety of links on the Sumerian Civilization:

http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/watkins/sumer.htm
http://history-world.org/sumeria.htm
http://wsu.edu/~dee/MESO/SUMER.HTM
http://www.indiana.edu/~ancient/9notes.html
http://www.iraqunmission.org/node/27

Archeological Maps:
http://www.utexas.edu/courses/denbow/worldmap/archworld.htm

National Geographic article & Maps on the origins of agriculture
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0205/feature1/online_extra.html

Long-Term Assignments:

Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 11-4-08.

Upcoming reports:
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 04:31 PM | Comments (0)

October 28, 2008

Tuesday, 10-28 Spelling/Vocab

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 10-27-08, with page references from Boy of the Painted Cave and History textbook:

petrified-136
groping-137
splendor-138
ponderous-139
wavering-140
defiled-141
vengeful-141
glowering-142
ominous-148
bellowing-148
splayed-149
baffled-150
verdant-157
cuneiform-History 49
pictograph-History 49

Write a definition for each word with part of speech. Due Wednesday, 10-29-08.

Posted by MichaelK at 04:31 PM | Comments (0)

Tuesday, 10-28-08 Homework

Math 6: Text 141, #7-23 odds. Due Wednesday, 10-29-08.

Math 7: Practice Workbook 6.6, p. 93-94. Due Wednesday, 10-29-08.

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: Boy of the Painted Cave: Read Chapter 14 and take careful notes. Due Wednesday, 10-29-08. Long-term assignment: By the end of the book, fill out character traits sheet for one character in the book.

Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 10-27-08, with page references from Boy of the Painted Cave and History textbook:

Write a definition for each word with part of speech. Due Wednesday, 10-29-08.

Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

History: None tonight.

History Links:

A variety of links on the Sumerian Civilization:

http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/watkins/sumer.htm
http://history-world.org/sumeria.htm
http://wsu.edu/~dee/MESO/SUMER.HTM
http://www.indiana.edu/~ancient/9notes.html
http://www.iraqunmission.org/node/27

Archeological Maps:
http://www.utexas.edu/courses/denbow/worldmap/archworld.htm

National Geographic article & Maps on the origins of agriculture
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0205/feature1/online_extra.html

Long-Term Assignments:

Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 11-4-08.

Upcoming reports:
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 04:21 PM | Comments (0)

October 27, 2008

Spelling/Vocab Monday, 10-27-08

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 10-27-08, with page references from Boy of the Painted Cave and History textbook:

Break words into syllables, indicate accent marks, and alphabetize list. Due Tuesday, 10-28-08.

Posted by MichaelK at 03:30 PM | Comments (0)

Monday, 10-27-08

Math 6: Text 19, #13-51 odds. Due Tuesday, 10-28-08.

Math 7: Text 297, #9-25 odds Due Tuesday, 10-28-08.

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: Boy of the Painted Cave: Read Chapter 13 and take careful notes. Due Tuesday, 10-28-08. Long-term assignment: By the end of the book, fill out character traits sheet for one character in the book.

Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 10-27-08, with page references from Boy of the Painted Cave and History textbook:

Break words into syllables, indicate accent marks, and alphabetize list. Due Tuesday, 10-28-08.

Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

History: Chapter 5 Pre-Reading sheet, Due Tuesday, 10-28-08.

History Links:

A variety of links on the Sumerian Civilization:

http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/watkins/sumer.htm
http://history-world.org/sumeria.htm
http://wsu.edu/~dee/MESO/SUMER.HTM
http://www.indiana.edu/~ancient/9notes.html
http://www.iraqunmission.org/node/27

Archeological Maps:
http://www.utexas.edu/courses/denbow/worldmap/archworld.htm

National Geographic article & Maps on the origins of agriculture
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0205/feature1/online_extra.html

Long-Term Assignments:

Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 11-4-08.

Upcoming reports:
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 03:20 PM | Comments (0)

October 24, 2008

Friday, 10-24-08

Math 6: None tonight.

Math 7: Text 76, #16-33. Due Monday, 10-27-08.

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: Boy of the Painted Cave: Read Chapter 12 and take careful notes. Due Monday, 10-27-08. Long-term assignment: By the end of the book, fill out character traits sheet for one character in the book.

Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.

Spelling/vocabulary: New word list Monday!

Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

History: Chapter 5 Pre-Reading sheet, Due Tuesday, 10-28-08.

History Links:

A variety of links on the Sumerian Civilization:

http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/watkins/sumer.htm
http://history-world.org/sumeria.htm
http://wsu.edu/~dee/MESO/SUMER.HTM
http://www.indiana.edu/~ancient/9notes.html
http://www.iraqunmission.org/node/27

Archeological Maps:
http://www.utexas.edu/courses/denbow/worldmap/archworld.htm

National Geographic article & Maps on the origins of agriculture
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0205/feature1/online_extra.html

Long-Term Assignments:

Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 11-4-08.

Upcoming reports:
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 04:42 PM | Comments (0)

October 23, 2008

Spelling/Vocab, Thursday, 10-23-08

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 10-20-08, with class definitions.

amulet: n, good luck charm that protects you against evil or danger.
badgered: v, harassed or pestered persistently.
culture: n, the ideas, customs, skills, and arts of a group of people.
defiance: n, bold resistance to authority.
dismay: n, a loss of courage or confidence; discouraged
gruffly: adv, in a surly or rough manner.
guttural: adj, a rough, harsh rasping sound from the throat.
lithe: adj, supple or limber
mournful: adj, a feeling, a sound or an appearance of sadness
rakish: adj, a jaunty or skewed look.
scourge: n, tormentor, something that inflicts punishment or trouble.
sentinel: n, a person or animal set to guard a group.
shambling: adj, a clumsy, lazy, shuffling manner of walking.
status: n, a position, rank or standing.
ziggurat: n, a pyramid-shaped tower.

Write each word 3X. Spelling/vocab test Friday, 10-24-08.

Posted by MichaelK at 04:17 PM | Comments (0)

Thursday, 10-23-08

Math 6: Practice Workbook, p. 63-64. Due Friday, 10-24-08.

Math 7: Text 59, #16-25. Due Friday, 10-24-08.

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: Boy of the Painted Cave: Read Chapter 11 and take careful notes. Due Friday, 10-24-08. Long-term assignment: By the end of the book, fill out character traits sheet for one character in the book.

Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 10-20-08, with class definitions.

Write each word 3X. Spelling/vocab test Friday, 10-24-08.

Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

History: Study for Chapter 4 test on Friday, 10-24-08.

History Links:

A variety of links on the Sumerian Civilization:

http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/watkins/sumer.htm
http://history-world.org/sumeria.htm
http://wsu.edu/~dee/MESO/SUMER.HTM
http://www.indiana.edu/~ancient/9notes.html
http://www.iraqunmission.org/node/27

Archeological Maps:
http://www.utexas.edu/courses/denbow/worldmap/archworld.htm

National Geographic article & Maps on the origins of agriculture
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0205/feature1/online_extra.html

Long-Term Assignments:

Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 11-4-08.

Upcoming reports:
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 04:00 PM | Comments (0)

October 22, 2008

Spelling/Vocab Wednesday, 10-22-08

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 10-20-08, with class definitions.

Write sentences for each word. Due Thursday, 10-23-08.

Posted by MichaelK at 05:55 PM | Comments (0)

Wednesday, 10-22-08

Math 6: Text 200, #1-23. Due Thursday, 10-23-08.

Math 7: Text 311, #11-43 odds. Due Thursday, 10-23-08. Study for Mini Quiz on Chapter 6.8, Thursday, 10-23-08.

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: Boy of the Painted Cave: Read Chapter 10 and take careful notes. Due Thursday, 10-23-08. Long-term assignment: By the end of the book, fill out character traits sheet for one character in the book.

Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 10-20-08, with class definitions.

Write sentences for each word. Due Thursday, 10-23-08.

Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

History: None tonight.

History Links:

A variety of links on the Sumerian Civilization:

http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/watkins/sumer.htm
http://history-world.org/sumeria.htm
http://wsu.edu/~dee/MESO/SUMER.HTM
http://www.indiana.edu/~ancient/9notes.html
http://www.iraqunmission.org/node/27

Archeological Maps:
http://www.utexas.edu/courses/denbow/worldmap/archworld.htm

National Geographic article & Maps on the origins of agriculture
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0205/feature1/online_extra.html

Long-Term Assignments:

Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 11-4-08.

Upcoming reports:
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 05:36 PM | Comments (0)

October 21, 2008

Spelling/Vocab Tuesday, 10-22-08

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 10-20-08. Page references from Boy of the Painted Cave and History text follow each word.

1. lithe-60
2. defiance-64
3. dismay-65
4. amulet-78
5. sentinel-83
6. gruffly-88
7. guttural-93
8. badgered-97
9. shambling-114
10. mournful-123
11. scourge-117
12. rakish-121
13. ziggurat-History 46
14. status-History 44
15. culture-History 41

Write definitions for each word and find part of speech. Due Wednesday, 10-22-08.

Posted by MichaelK at 04:54 PM | Comments (0)

Tuesday, 10-21-08

Math 6: Practice Workbook, Chapter 4.6, p. 61-62. Due Wednesday, 10-22-08.

Math 7: Text 307, #15-45 odds. Due Wednesday, 10-22-08.

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: Boy of the Painted Cave: Read Chapter 9 and take careful notes. Due Wednesday, 10-22-08. Long-term assignment: By the end of the book, fill out character traits sheet for one character in the book.

Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 10-20-08. Page references from Boy of the Painted Cave and History text follow each word.

Write definitions for each word and find part of speech. Due Wednesday, 10-22-08.

Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

History: None tonight.

History Links:

A variety of links on the Sumerian Civilization:

http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/watkins/sumer.htm
http://history-world.org/sumeria.htm
http://wsu.edu/~dee/MESO/SUMER.HTM
http://www.indiana.edu/~ancient/9notes.html
http://www.iraqunmission.org/node/27

Archeological Maps:
http://www.utexas.edu/courses/denbow/worldmap/archworld.htm

National Geographic article & Maps on the origins of agriculture
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0205/feature1/online_extra.html

Long-Term Assignments:

Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 11-4-08.

Upcoming reports:
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 04:48 PM | Comments (0)

October 20, 2008

Spelling/Vocab Monday, 10-20-08

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 10-20-08. Page references from Boy of the Painted Cave and History text follow each word.

Alphabetize, break into syllables, and note accent marks. Due Tuesday, 10-21-08.

Posted by MichaelK at 04:37 PM | Comments (0)

Monday, 10-20-08

Math 6: Practice Workbook, Chapter 4.5, p. 59-60; Do Mid-Chapter 4 Practice Test. Due Tuesday, 10-21-08. Mid-Chapter 4 test (Covering Chapter 4.1-4.4) on Tuesday, 10-21-08.

Math 7: Practice Workbook, Chapter 6.8, p. 97-98. Due Tuesday, 10-21-08.

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: Boy of the Painted Cave: Read Chapter 8 and take careful notes. Due Tuesday, 10-21-08. Long-term assignment: By the end of the book, fill out character traits sheet for one character in the book.

Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 10-20-08. Page references from Boy of the Painted Cave and History text follow each word.

Alphabetize, break into syllables, and note accent marks. Due Tuesday, 10-21-08.

Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

History: None tonight.

History Links:

A variety of links on the Sumerian Civilization:

http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/watkins/sumer.htm
http://history-world.org/sumeria.htm
http://wsu.edu/~dee/MESO/SUMER.HTM
http://www.indiana.edu/~ancient/9notes.html
http://www.iraqunmission.org/node/27

Archeological Maps:
http://www.utexas.edu/courses/denbow/worldmap/archworld.htm

National Geographic article & Maps on the origins of agriculture
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0205/feature1/online_extra.html

Long-Term Assignments:

Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 11-4-08.

Upcoming reports:
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 04:25 PM | Comments (0)

October 17, 2008

Friday, 10-17-08

Math 6: Practice Workbook, Chapter 4.4, p. 57-58. Due Monday, 10-20-08.

Math 7: Have Mid-Chapter 6 tests signed; make corrections and return on Monday, 10-20-08. Practice Workbook, Chapter 5.1, p. 67-68.

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: Boy of the Painted Cave: Read Chapter 7 and take careful notes. Due Friday, 10-17-08. Long-term assignment: By the end of the book, fill out character traits sheet for one character in the book.

Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.

Spelling/vocabulary: New word list Monday!

Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

History: None tonight.

History Links:

A variety of links on the Sumerian Civilization:

http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/watkins/sumer.htm
http://history-world.org/sumeria.htm
http://wsu.edu/~dee/MESO/SUMER.HTM
http://www.indiana.edu/~ancient/9notes.html
http://www.iraqunmission.org/node/27

Archeological Maps:
http://www.utexas.edu/courses/denbow/worldmap/archworld.htm

National Geographic article & Maps on the origins of agriculture
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0205/feature1/online_extra.html

Long-Term Assignments:

Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 11-4-08.

Upcoming reports:
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 03:41 PM | Comments (0)

October 16, 2008

Spelling/Vocab Thursday, 10-16-08

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 10-13-08, with class definitions.
abundance: n, in great supply.
bristling: adj, tense with fear or anger
characteristic: n, distinguishing or defining feature; a quality.
civilization: n, developed human society.
complex: adj, intricate, complicated
dank: adj, unpleasantly moist; dark and gloomy.
divert: v, to distract or turn attention from
floundering: v, moving awkwardly
forsaken: adj, deserted, abandoned
hideous: adj, disturbing, horrifying, extremely unpleasant
impudence: n, disrespect, rudeness, shamelessness.
intently: adv, focused, directed attention
irrigation: n, artificial supply of water to maintain or grow crops
livid: adj, dark or discolored.
pang: n, physical or emotional distress or pain.

Write each word 3X; study for Spelling/Vocab test on Friday, 10-17-08.

Posted by MichaelK at 04:22 PM | Comments (0)

Thursday, 10-16-08

Math 6: None tonight.

Math 7: None tonight.

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: Boy of the Painted Cave: Read Chapter 6 and take careful notes. Due Friday, 10-17-08. Long-term assignment: By the end of the book, fill out character traits sheet for one character in the book.

Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.

Write each word 3X; study for Spelling/Vocab test on Friday, 10-17-08.

Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

History: None tonight.

History Links:

A variety of links on the Sumerian Civilization:

http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/watkins/sumer.htm
http://history-world.org/sumeria.htm
http://wsu.edu/~dee/MESO/SUMER.HTM
http://www.indiana.edu/~ancient/9notes.html
http://www.iraqunmission.org/node/27

Archeological Maps:
http://www.utexas.edu/courses/denbow/worldmap/archworld.htm

National Geographic article & Maps on the origins of agriculture
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0205/feature1/online_extra.html

Long-Term Assignments:

Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 11-4-08.

Upcoming reports:
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 04:07 PM | Comments (0)

October 15, 2008

Spelling/Vocab Wednesday, 10-15-08

Write a sentence for each word. Due Thursday, 10-16-08.

Posted by MichaelK at 05:04 PM | Comments (0)

Wednesday, 10-15-08

Math 6: Text 184, #17-33. Due Thursday, 10-16-08.

Math 7: None tonight.

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: Boy of the Painted Cave: Read Chapter 5 and take careful notes. Due Thursday, 10-16-08. Long-term assignment: By the end of the book, fill out character traits sheet for one character in the book.

Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 10-13-08. Page references from Boy of the Painted Cave or History Text Chapter 4 follow each word.

divert-37
impudence-45
livid-42
floundering-29/37
bristling-36
hideous-33
forsaken-32
intently-28
pang-31
dank-31
abundance-33
irrigation-History text
complex-History text
characteristic-History text
civilization-History text

Write a sentence for each word. Due Thursday, 10-16-08.

Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

History: None tonight.

History Links:

A variety of links on the Sumerian Civilization:

http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/watkins/sumer.htm
http://history-world.org/sumeria.htm
http://wsu.edu/~dee/MESO/SUMER.HTM
http://www.indiana.edu/~ancient/9notes.html
http://www.iraqunmission.org/node/27

Long-Term Assignments:

Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 11-4-08.

Upcoming reports:
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!

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October 14, 2008

Spelling/Vocab 10-14-08

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 10-13-08. Page references from Boy of the Painted Cave or History Text Chapter 4 follow each word.

Look up definitions for each word. Due Wednesday, 10-15-08.

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Tuesday, 10-14-08

Math 6: Text 179, #18-33. Due Wednesday, 10-15-08.

Math 7: Text 292, #12-29. Due Wednesday, 10-15-08. Review Chapter 6.1 to 6.4 for mid-chapter 6 test on Wednesday, 10-15-08.

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: Boy of the Painted Cave: Read Chapter 4 and take careful notes. Due Wednesday, 10-15-08. Long-term assignment: By the end of the book, fill out character traits sheet for one character in the book.

Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 10-13-08. Page references from Boy of the Painted Cave or History Text Chapter 4 follow each word.

Look up definitions for each word. Due Wednesday, 10-15-08.

Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

History: None tonight.

History Links:

A variety of links on the Sumerian Civilization:

http://www.sjsu.edu/faculty/watkins/sumer.htm
http://history-world.org/sumeria.htm
http://wsu.edu/~dee/MESO/SUMER.HTM
http://www.indiana.edu/~ancient/9notes.html
http://www.iraqunmission.org/node/27

Long-Term Assignments:

Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 11-4-08.

Upcoming reports:
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 05:35 PM | Comments (0)

October 13, 2008

Spelling/Vocab Monday, 10-13-08

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 10-13-08:

divert
impudence
livid
floundering
bristling
hideous
forsaken
intently
pang
dank
abundance
irrigation
complex
characteristic
civilization

Break into syllables, note accent marks, and alphabetize the list. Due Tuesday, 10-14-08.

Posted by MichaelK at 04:16 PM | Comments (0)

Monday, 10-13-08

Math 6: Text 174, #9-37 odds. Due Tuesday, 10-14-08.

Math 7: Finish Mid Chapter 6 Partner Quiz. Due Tuesday, 10-14-08. Review Chapter 6.1 to 6.4 for mid-chapter 6 test on Wednesday, 10-15-08.

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: Boy of the Painted Cave: Read Chapter 3 and take careful notes. Due Tuesday, 10-14-08. Long-term assignment: By the end of the book, fill out character traits sheet for one character in the book.

Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 10-13-08:

divert
impudence
livid
floundering
bristling
hideous
forsaken
intently
pang
dank
abundance
irrigation
complex
characteristic
civilization

Break into syllables, note accent marks, and alphabetize the list. Due Tuesday, 10-14-08.

Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

History: None tonight.

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:

Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 11-4-08.

Upcoming reports:
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 04:04 PM | Comments (0)

October 09, 2008

Spelling/Vocab Thursday, 10-9-08

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list, with definitions, for the week of 10-6-08:

apprentice: n, trainee, beginner, novice.
clan: n, a tribal group, often of common descent.
peevish: adj, irritable, impatient, or hard to please.
shaman: n, a medicine man or priest.
slough:: n, a muddy, swampy area.
specialized: v, concentrated on a specific activity.
stunted: adj, abnormally slowed in growth or development.
taboo: n, a rule that forbids or excludes; a restriction.
thicket: n, a dense growth of bushes or small trees.
tussock: n, a clump of grass or twigs.

Write each word three times. Spelling/vocab test on Monday, 10-13-08.

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Thursday, 10-9-08

Math 6: Practice Workbook Chapter 4.8, p. 65-66. Due Monday, 10-13-08.

Math 7: Practice Workbook Chapter 6.4, p. 89-90. Due Monday, 10-13-08.

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: Boy of the Painted Cave: Read Chapter 2 and take careful notes. Answer this question in your reading journal: What 2 important events take place in Chapter 2?

Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 10-6-08:

Write each word three times. Spelling/vocab test on Monday, 10-13-08.

Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

History: Do Chapter 4 Pre-reading handout. Due Monday, 10-13-08.

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:

Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 11-4-08.

Upcoming reports:
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 05:03 PM | Comments (0)

October 08, 2008

Spelling/Vocab Wednesday, 10-8-08

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list, with definitions, for the week of 10-6-08:

Write a sentence for each word. Due Thursday, 10-9-08.

Posted by MichaelK at 04:53 PM | Comments (0)

Wednesday, 10-8-08

Math 6: Text, p. 169, #16-31. Due Thursday, 10-9-08.

Math 7: Text, p. 280-281, #5-39 odds. Due Thursday, 10-9-08.

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: None tonight.

Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 10-6-08:

Write a sentence for each word. Due Thursday, 10-9-08.

Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

History: None tonight.

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:

Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 11-4-08.

Upcoming reports:
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 04:48 PM | Comments (0)

October 07, 2008

Spelling/Vocab Tuesday, 10-7-08

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 10-6-08:

taboo
shaman
specialized
apprentice
peevish
clan
thicket
tussock
slough (noun)
stunted

Look up definitions for each word. Due Wednesday, 10-8-08.

Posted by MichaelK at 05:16 PM | Comments (0)

Tuesday, 10-7-08

Math 6: Text, p. 136, #1-23 odd problems only. Due Wednesday, 10-8-08.

Math 7: Text, p. 271, #15-43 odd problems only; p. 275, #17-31 odds. Due Wednesday, 10-8-08.

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: Boy of the Painted Cave: Read Chapter 1 and answer this question in your reading journal: What problems or conflicts are presented in Chapter 1? Find at least two conflicts. Take careful notes. Due Wednesday, 10-8-08.

Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 10-6-08:

taboo
shaman
specialized
apprentice
peevish
clan
thicket
tussock
slough (noun)
stunted

Look up definitions for each word. Due Wednesday, 10-8-08.

Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

History: Study for Chapter 3 test on Wednesday, 10-8-08.

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:

Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 11-4-08.

Upcoming reports:
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 05:06 PM | Comments (0)

October 06, 2008

Spelling/Vocab Monday, 10-6-08

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 10-6-08:

taboo
shaman
specialized
apprentice
peevish
clan
thicket
tussock
slough
stunted

Alphabetize, divide into syllables, and indicate accent marks. Due Tuesday, 10-7-08.

Posted by MichaelK at 04:02 PM | Comments (0)

Monday, 10-6-08

Math 6: Text, p. 128, #1-33 odd problems only. Due Tuesday, 10-7-08.

Math 7: Text, p. 119, #15-43 odd problems only. Correct Chapter 1/Chapter 5 test, have it signed, and return it to class. Due Tuesday, 10-7-08.

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: Answer these three questions in your reading journal for Boy of the Painted Cave:
1. What are you good at?
2. How do you feel when you are doing the thing you're good at?
3. How would you feel if people wouldn't let you do what you're good at?
Due Tuesday, 10-7-08.

Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 10-6-08:

taboo
shaman
specialized
apprentice
peevish
clan
thicket
tussock
slough
stunted

Alphabetize, divide into syllables, and indicate accent marks. Due Tuesday, 10-7-08.

Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

History: None tonight.

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

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

Posted by MichaelK at 03:46 PM | Comments (0)

October 02, 2008

Spelling/Vocab Thursday, 10-2-08

Spelling/vocab words with definitions for week of 9-29-08.

agriculture, n art and science of growing crops and raising animals;
farming.
despondency, n, downcast, depression, discouragement.
disabuse v, to correct a mistaken notion; to set right.
disenchanted, adj, freed from a false idea, made to see the truth.
domesticate, v, to tame an animal or plant for human use.
exacerbate, v, to make worse.
implement, v, to carry out, fulfill, or execute.
intractable, adj, stubborn, not easily controlled, hard to manage.
misconstrued, v, misunderstood, misinterpreted.
pessimistic, adj, expecting the worst, gloomy.
sanguine, adj, cheerful, hopeful optimistic, confident.
sequestered, v, isolated, segregated, set apart.
stoic, adj, calm in the face of pain and suffering
trade, n, buying and selling; commerce.
tutelage, n, guardianship, guidance , teaching.

Write each word 3 times. Spelling/Vocab test on Friday, 10-3-08.

Posted by MichaelK at 05:17 PM | Comments (0)

Thursday, 10-2-08

Math 6: Text, p. 117, #1-25. Due Friday, 10-3-08.

Math 7: Text, p. 107, #15-35 odd problems only; p 112, #10-20 even problems only. Study for Chapter 1/Chapter 5 test on Friday, 10-3-08.

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: None tonight.

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:

agriculture, n art and science of growing crops and raising animals; farming
despondency n, downcast, depression, discouragement;
disabuse v, to correct a mistaken notion; to set right.
disenchanted, adj, freed from a false idea, made to see the truth.
domesticate v, to tame an animal or plant for human use.
exacerbate v, to make worse.
implement v, to carry out, fulfill, or execute.
intractable, adj, stubborn, not easily controlled, hard to manage.
misconstrued, v, misunderstood, misinterpreted.
pessimistic, adj, expecting the worst, gloomy.
sanguine, adj, cheerful, hopeful optimistic, confident.
sequestered, v, isolated, segregated, set apart.
stoic, adj, calm in the face of pain and suffering
trade n, buying and selling; commerce.
tutelage, n, guardianship, guidance , teaching.

Write words 3X each. Spelling/vocab test on Friday, 10-3-08.

Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

History: None tonight.

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

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

Posted by MichaelK at 05:10 PM | Comments (0)

October 01, 2008

Spelling/Vocab Wednesday, 10-1-08

Spelling/vocab words with definitions for week of 9-29-08.

Write a sentence for each word. Due Thursday, 10-2-08.

Posted by MichaelK at 06:34 PM | Comments (0)

Wednesday, 10-1-08

Math 6: Correct Chapter 2 Test. Due Thursday, 10-2-08.

Math 7: Text, p. 43-45, #5-39, odds problems only. Due Thursday, 10-2-08.

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: Study notes for 4-question end of book test, Thursday, 10-1-08.

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:

Write sentences for each word. Due Thursday, 10-2-08.

Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

History: None tonight.

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

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

Posted by MichaelK at 06:28 PM | Comments (0)