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December 18, 2008

Thursday, 12-18-08 Homework.

Math 6: Text 267, #6-20. Due Friday, 12-19-08.

Math 7: Text 181, #1-11. Due Friday, 12-19-08.

Math Help:
Classzone.com is the website for our math texts. Additional lessons and homework help can be found for both Grade 6 and Grade 7 textbooks.

aaamath.com has lessons and interactive practice problems on all grade level math topics.

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 12-15-08:

beginning
there
their
they're
were
where
we're

Spelling/vocab test on Friday, 12-19-08.

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

The Santa Rosa Junior College English Department has an excellent online writing lab that features video lessons and exercises on a number of writing topics.

Excellent guide to literary analysis: http://www.ccri.edu/writingcenter/pdfs/litanalysis.pdf

History: None tonight.

History Links:

Ancient India Links:

http://www.culturalindia.net/indian-history/ancient-india/ancient-geography.html

Minnesota State University's E-Museum site on Ancient India:

http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/india/indus/geography.html

The British Museum's site:

http://www.ancientindia.co.uk/menu.html

Long-Term Assignments:

Challenges in Life. Due Tuesday, 1-6-09.

Upcoming reports:
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 01:24 PM | Comments (0)

December 17, 2008

Wednesday, 12-17-08 Homework

Math 6: None tonight.

Math 7: Text 176, #10-30 even problems. Due Thursday, 12-18-08. 4.1 Mini-Quiz on Thursday, 12-18-08.

Math Help:
Classzone.com is the website for our math texts. Additional lessons and homework help can be found for both Grade 6 and Grade 7 textbooks.

aaamath.com has lessons and interactive practice problems on all grade level math topics.

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 12-15-08:

beginning
there
their
they're
were
where
we're

Write sentences using each word. Due Thursday, 12-18-08.

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

The Santa Rosa Junior College English Department has an excellent online writing lab that features video lessons and exercises on a number of writing topics.

Excellent guide to literary analysis: http://www.ccri.edu/writingcenter/pdfs/litanalysis.pdf

History: None tonight.

History Links:

Ancient India Links:

http://www.culturalindia.net/indian-history/ancient-india/ancient-geography.html

Minnesota State University's E-Museum site on Ancient India:

http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/india/indus/geography.html

The British Museum's site:

http://www.ancientindia.co.uk/menu.html

Long-Term Assignments:

Challenges in Life. Due Tuesday, 1-6-09.

Upcoming reports:
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 02:48 PM | Comments (0)

December 16, 2008

Tuesday, 12-16-08 Homework

Math 6: Practice Workbook 3.8, p. 49-50. Due Wednesday, 12-17-08.

Math 7: Practice Workbook 4.1, p. 51-52. Due Wednesday, 12-17-08.

Math Help:
Classzone.com is the website for our math texts. Additional lessons and homework help can be found for both Grade 6 and Grade 7 textbooks.

aaamath.com has lessons and interactive practice problems on all grade level math topics.

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 12-15-08:

beginning
there
their
they're
were
where
we're

Write sentences using each word. Due Wednesday, 12-17-08.

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

The Santa Rosa Junior College English Department has an excellent online writing lab that features video lessons and exercises on a number of writing topics.

Excellent guide to literary analysis: http://www.ccri.edu/writingcenter/pdfs/litanalysis.pdf

History: None tonight.

History Links:

Ancient India Links:

http://www.culturalindia.net/indian-history/ancient-india/ancient-geography.html

Minnesota State University's E-Museum site on Ancient India:

http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/india/indus/geography.html

The British Museum's site:

http://www.ancientindia.co.uk/menu.html

Long-Term Assignments:

Challenges in Life. Due Tuesday, 1-6-09.

Upcoming reports:
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 05:52 PM | Comments (0)

December 15, 2008

Monday, 12-15-08 Homework

Math 6: Text 150, #1-12 Due Tuesday, 12-16-08.

Math 7: Text 172, #9-26. Due Tuesday, 12-16-08.

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 12-15-08:

beginning
there
their
they're
were
where
we're

Look up definitions. Due Tuesday, 12-16-08.

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

Excellent guide to literary analysis: http://www.ccri.edu/writingcenter

History: None tonight.

History Links:

Ancient India Links:

http://www.culturalindia.net/indian-history/ancient-india/ancient-geography.html

Minnesota State University's E-Museum site on Ancient India:

http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/india/indus/geography.html

The British Museum's site:

http://www.ancientindia.co.uk/menu.html

Long-Term Assignments:

Challenges in Life. Due Tuesday, 1-6-09.

Upcoming reports:
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 05:01 PM | Comments (0)

December 12, 2008

Friday, 12-12-08 Homework

Math 6: None tonight.

Math 7: Text 168, #1-6. Due Monday, 12-15-08.

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: None tonight.

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

Spelling/vocabulary: New word list Monday, 12-15-08.

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

Excellent guide to literary analysis: http://www.ccri.edu/writingcenter

History: None tonight.

History Links:

Ancient India Links:

http://www.culturalindia.net/indian-history/ancient-india/ancient-geography.html

Minnesota State University's E-Museum site on Ancient India:

http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/india/indus/geography.html

The British Museum's site:

http://www.ancientindia.co.uk/menu.html

Long-Term Assignments:

Challenges in Life. Due Tuesday, 1-6-09.

Upcoming reports:
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 05:45 PM | Comments (0)

December 11, 2008

Thursday, 12-11-08 Spelling/Vocab

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 12-8-08, with class definitions:

1. circumstances n, a condition affecting a situation.
2. consideration n, keep in mind, or take into account.
3. contracted v, draw in , make smaller.
4. crumpling v, giving way or collapsing suddenly.
5. delirious, adj, irrational by illness.
6. feverish adj, agitated, nervous excitement.
7. flinching v, drawing back from something difficult, dangerous, or painful.
8. frankly adv, in an open or honest manner; candidly.
9. griped v, complained.
10. idolized v adored, worshipped or admired.
11. liable adj, likely, subject to the possibility of.
12. mounting, adj, increase in amount or intensity.
13. pleading adj, begging or earnest appeal.
14. raving v, to talk wildly or to rage.
15. welled v, to pour forth or flow.

Spelling/Vocab test Friday, 12-12-08.

Posted by MichaelK at 06:13 PM | Comments (0)

Thursday, 12-11-08 Homework

Math 6: Study for Chapter 5 test on Friday, 12-12-08.

Math 7: Study for Chapter 2 test on Friday, 12-12-08.

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: The Outsiders: End of book test on Friday, 12-12-08.

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

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 12-8-08, with class definitions:

Spelling/Vocab test Friday, 12-12-08.

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

Excellent guide to literary analysis: http://www.ccri.edu/writingcenter

History: None tonight.

History Links:

Ancient India Links:

http://www.culturalindia.net/indian-history/ancient-india/ancient-geography.html

Minnesota State University's E-Museum site on Ancient India:

http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/india/indus/geography.html

The British Museum's site:

http://www.ancientindia.co.uk/menu.html

Long-Term Assignments:

Challenges in Life. Due Tuesday, 1-6-09.

Upcoming reports:
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 06:11 PM | Comments (0)

December 10, 2008

Wednesday, 12-10-08 Spelling/Vocab

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 12-8-08, with class definitions:

Write sentences for each word. Due Thursday, 12-11-08.

Posted by MichaelK at 05:19 PM | Comments (0)

Wednesday, 12-10-08 Homework

Math 6: Text 258, Chapter 5 Test for practice. Due Thursday, 12-11-08. Chapter 5 test on Friday, 12-12-08.

Math 7: Text 98, Chapter 2 Test for practice. Due Thursday, 12-11-08. Chapter 2 test on Friday, 12-12-08.

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: The Outsiders: Read Chapter 12, take careful notes, and answer the following questions in your journal:

Chapter Twelve
1. What 'circumstances' does Ponyboy's teacher refer to? What circumstances does Ponyboy think his teacher is referring to?
2. Why doesn't Ponyboy feel scared when the Socs approach him and he threatens them with a broken bottle (p.170-171)? How is this a dramatic change from the Ponyboy we have seen up until this point?
3. What does Darry mean when he says, "you don't just stop living because you lose someone" (p.173)?
4. How do we know Sandy didn't love Soda as much as he loved her?
5. Explain how Darry and Ponyboy play tug of war with Soda.
6. What do we learn was so special about Johnny (p.178)?
7. What does Ponyboy end up doing for his English assignment?

Due Thursday, 12-11-08.

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

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 12-8-08, with class definitions:

Write sentences for each word. Due Thursday, 12-11-08.

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

Excellent guide to literary analysis: http://www.ccri.edu/writingcenter

History: None tonight.

History Links:

Ancient India Links:

http://www.culturalindia.net/indian-history/ancient-india/ancient-geography.html

Minnesota State University's E-Museum site on Ancient India:

http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/india/indus/geography.html

The British Museum's site:

http://www.ancientindia.co.uk/menu.html

Long-Term Assignments:

Challenges in Life. Due Tuesday, 1-6-09.

Upcoming reports:
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 04:56 PM | Comments (0)

December 09, 2008

Tuesday, 12-9-08 Spelling/Vocab

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 12-8-08, with page references from The Outsiders:

mounting-143
raving-147
contracted-149
feverish-151
crumpling-156
delirious-154
frankly-160
idolized-162
liable-165
flinching-168
consideration-169
circumstances-169
griped-177
pleading-176
welled-176

Write definitions for each word, note part of speech. Due Wednesday, 12-10-08.

Posted by MichaelK at 03:14 PM | Comments (0)

Tuesday, 12-9-08 Homework

Math 6: Practice Workbook 5.7, p. 79-80. Due Wednesday, 12-10-08. Chapter 5.7 Mini-quiz on Wednesday, 12-10-08.

Math 7: Practice Workbook 2.8, p. 31-32. Due Wednesday, 12-10-08. Chapter 2.8 Mini-Quiz on Wednesday, 12-10-08.

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: The Outsiders: Read Chapter 11, take careful notes, and answer the following questions in your journal:

Chapter Eleven

1. Explain why Pony might rather have anyone's hate than their pity (p.162)?
2. What do you think is going on with Ponyboy when he says, "Johnny didn't have anything to do with Bob's getting killed" (p.166)?

Due Wednesday, 12-10-08.

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

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 12-8-08, with page references from The Outsiders:

Write definitions for each word, note part of speech. Due Wednesday, 12-10-08.

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

Excellent guide to literary analysis: http://www.ccri.edu/writingcenter

History: None tonight.

History Links:

Ancient India Links:

http://www.culturalindia.net/indian-history/ancient-india/ancient-geography.html

Minnesota State University's E-Museum site on Ancient India:

http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/india/indus/geography.html

The British Museum's site:

http://www.ancientindia.co.uk/menu.html

Long-Term Assignments:

Challenges in Life. Due Tuesday, 1-6-09.

Upcoming reports:
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 03:08 PM | Comments (0)

December 08, 2008

Monday, 12-8-08 Spelling/Vocab

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 12-8-08, with page references from The Outsiders:

Alphabetize list, break into syllables, and note accent marks. Due Tuesday, 12-9-08.

Posted by MichaelK at 03:49 PM | Comments (0)

Monday, 12-8-08 Homework

Math 6: Text 252, #10-24 all. Due Tuesday, 12-9-08.

Math 7: Text 92, #11-39 odds. Due Tuesday, 12-9-08.

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: The Outsiders: Read Chapter 10, take careful notes, and answer the following questions in your journal:

Chapter Ten

1. How does Pony's dreaming, or lying to himself, finally work in this chapter?
2. Why was Johnny's dying so difficult for Dally to handle?
3. Why do you think Dally would have wanted to die?

Due Tuesday, 12-9-08.

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

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 12-8-08, with page references from The Outsiders:

Alphabetize list, break into syllables, and note accent marks. Due Tuesday, 12-9-08.

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

Excellent guide to literary analysis: www.ccri.edu/writingcenter

History: Study for Chapter 13 test on Tuesday, 12-9-08.

History Links:

Ancient India Links:

http://www.culturalindia.net/indian-history/ancient-india/ancient-geography.html

Minnesota State University's E-Museum site on Ancient India:

http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/india/indus/geography.html

The British Museum's site:

http://www.ancientindia.co.uk/menu.html

Long-Term Assignments:

Challenges in Life. Due Tuesday, 1-6-09.

Upcoming reports:
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 02:59 PM | Comments (0)

December 05, 2008

Friday, 12-5-08 Spelling/Vocab

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 12-1-08, with class definitions:

bewildered, adj: confused or befuddled
conviction, n: a firmly held belief
drawled, v: spoke with lengthened vowels
eluded, v: escaped the understanding or grasp of
gorged, v: ate greedily
hysterics, n: uncontrollable laughter or weeping
imploringly, adv: to beg in an urgent way
indignant, adj: anger at unfairness
mimicking, v: copying or imitating to ridicule
radiates,v: to spread energy through personality or emotion
smarting v: a sharp, stinging pain
surveyed v: to look at or examine closely
towheaded, adj: having white-blond hair
trademark, n: a distinctive characteristic that a person comes
to be known by
wistfully, adv: in a pensively sad or melancholy way.

Spelling/vocab test will be Monday, 12-8-08.

Posted by MichaelK at 04:28 PM | Comments (0)

Friday, 12-5-08 Homework

Math 6: Text 246, #8-28 all. Due Monday, 12-8-08.

Math 7: Text 88-89, #4-16 all. Due Monday, 12-8-08.

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: The Outsiders: Read to end of Chapter 9, take careful notes, and answer the following questions in your journal:

Chapter Nine
1. On the bottom of p.133, when Pony asks what kind of a world it is, what comment is he making about how society judges people?
2. Why do the boys fight? Why is Pony different?
3. What is the difference between Tim Sheppard's gang and Ponyboy's? Explain how Pony feels this difference might give his group the upper hand?
4. What do you think Johnny's last words to Pony mean?

Due Monday, 12-8-08.

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

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 12-1-08, with class definitions:

Spelling/vocab test will be Monday, 12-8-08.

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

Excellent guide to literary analysis: www.ccri.edu/writingcenter

History: Finish Reading Notes 13, p. 94 & 95 in Interactive Notebook. Due Monday, 12-8-08.

History Links:

Ancient India Links:

http://www.culturalindia.net/indian-history/ancient-india/ancient-geography.html

Minnesota State University's E-Museum site on Ancient India:

http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/india/indus/geography.html

The British Museum's site:

http://www.ancientindia.co.uk/menu.html

Long-Term Assignments:

Challenges in Life. Due Tuesday, 1-6-09.

Upcoming reports:
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)

December 04, 2008

Thursday, 12-4-08 Spelling/Vocab

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 12-1-08, with class definitions:

Write a sentence for each word on the list. Due Friday, 12-8-08. Spelling/vocab test will be Monday, 12-8-08.

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

Thursday, 12-4-08 Homework

Math 6: Text 241, #7-29 all. Due Friday, 12-5-08.

Math 7: Text 82, #9-31 all. Due Friday, 12-5-08.

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: The Outsiders: Read Chapter 9, p.131-141, take careful notes, and answer the following questions in your journal:

Due Friday, 12-5-08.

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

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 12-1-08, with class definitions:

Write a sentence for each word on the list. Due Friday, 12-8-08. Spelling/vocab test will be Monday, 12-8-08.

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

Excellent guide to literary analysis: www.ccri.edu/writingcenter

History: None tonight.

History Links:

Ancient India Links:

http://www.culturalindia.net/indian-history/ancient-india/ancient-geography.html

Minnesota State University's E-Museum site on Ancient India:

http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/india/indus/geography.html

The British Museum's site:

http://www.ancientindia.co.uk/menu.html

Long-Term Assignments:

Challenges in Life. Due Tuesday, 1-6-09.

Upcoming reports:
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 04:40 PM | Comments (0)

December 02, 2008

Spelling/Vocab Tuesday, 12-2-08

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 12-1-08, with page references from The Outsiders:

trademark-71
imploringly-72
bewildered-81
surveyed-86
conviction-89
hysterics-98
towheaded-95
smarting-92
gorged-83
wistfully-82
indignant-80
mimicking-100
radiates-101
drawled-82
eluded-78

Write definition & part of speech for each word. Due Thursday, 12-4-08.

Posted by MichaelK at 07:54 PM | Comments (0)

Tuesday, 12-2-08 Homework

Math 6: Solving Equations sheet. Due Wednesday, 12-3-08. 24 pt. Chapter 5 Midchapter test on Wednesday, 12-3-08.

Math 7: Text 76, #13-41 odds. Due Wednesday, 12-3-08. 24 pt. Chapter 2 Midchapter test on Wednesday, 12-3-08.

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: The Outsiders: Read Chapter 8, take careful notes, and answer the following questions in your journal:

Chapter Eight

1. How does what the doctor first says, on page 119, foreshadow Johnny's condition?
2. "We needed Johnny as much as he needed the gang. And for the same reason" (p.121). What do you think Pony means, and what is the reason?
3. What does Pony mean on p. 123 when he says, "we could get along without anyone but Johnny"?
4. If Darry didn't have Soda and Pony, why would he be a Soc?
5. What does Cherry mean when she says Bob "wasn't just anyone" on p.129?

Reading & questions due Thursday, 12-4-08

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

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 12-1-08, with page references from The Outsiders:

trademark-71
imploringly-72
bewildered-81
surveyed-86
conviction-89
hysterics-98
towheaded-95
smarting-92
gorged-83
wistfully-82
indignant-80
mimicking-100
radiates-101
drawled-82
eluded-78

Write definition & part of speech for each word. Due Thursday, 12-4-08.

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

Excellent guide to literary analysis: www.ccri.edu/writingcenter

History: Study for Chapter 6 test on Wednesday, 12-3-08.

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:

Challenges in Life. Due Tuesday, 1-6-09.

Upcoming reports:
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 07:46 PM | Comments (0)

December 01, 2008

Monday, 12-1-08 Spelling/Vocab

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 12-1-08, with page references from The Outsiders:

trademark-71
imploringly-72
bewildered-81
surveyed-86
conviction-89
hysterics-98
towheaded-95
smarting-92
gorged-83
wistfully-82
indignant-80
mimicking-100
radiates-101
drawled-82
eluded-78

Alphabetize, break into syllables, and note accent marks. Due Tuesday, 12-2-08.

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Monday, 12-1-08 Homework

Math 6: Text 254-256, #1-20. Due Tuesday, 12-2-08. 24 pt. Chapter 5 Midchapter test on Wednesday, 12-3-08.

Math 7: Text 94-95, #1-22. Due Tuesday, 12-2-08. 24 pt. Chapter 2 Midchapter test on Wednesday, 12-3-08.

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: The Outsiders: Read Chapter 7, take careful notes, and answer the following questions in your journal:

Chapter Seven
1. Explain what Pony means when he says Soda "reminds me of a colt" on p. 101.
2. What condition is Johnny in after the fire?
3. Why would being crippled be worse for Johnny than someone else?
4. "Maybe people are younger when they are asleep" (p.104). What do
you think about this comment?
5. What is a juvenile delinquent (p. 107)? Find a definition on the
internet, in a dictionary, or create your own based on your own knowledge.
6. Why would Two-Bit think Johnny, Dally, and Pony were heroes all along; before they saved the kids?
7. What was Bob's 'real' problem, according to Randy (p.116)?
8. Why did Pony think it was better to see Socs as "just guys" on p. 118? What do you think he means by this?

Due Tuesday, 12-2-08.

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

Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 12-1-08, with page references from The Outsiders:

trademark-71
imploringly-72
bewildered-81
surveyed-86
conviction-89
hysterics-98
towheaded-95
smarting-92
gorged-83
wistfully-82
indignant-80
mimicking-100
radiates-101
drawled-82
eluded-78

Alphabetize, break into syllables, and note accent marks. Due Tuesday, 12-2-08.

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

Excellent guide to literary analysis: www.ccri.edu/writingcenter

History: Processing 6 due Tuesday, 12-2-08. Study for Chapter 6 test on Wednesday, 12-3-08.

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:

Historical Fiction-20th century (1900-1999). Due Tuesday, 12-2-08.

Upcoming reports:
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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