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January 30, 2009
Friday, 1-30-09 Homework
Math 6: None tonight.
Math 7: Text 486, #1-6 & 15-20. Due Monday, 2-2-09.
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: Read Boy of the Painted Cave, Chapter 2. Take careful notes for discussion. Due Monday, 2-2-09.
Writing: Expository Essay. Due dates this week:
Tuesday, 2-3-09: Intro & outline due Tuesday, 2-3-09.
Wednesday, 2-4-09: first draft, exchange with editing partner. Do edits.
Thursday, 2-5-09: edits of partner's paper.
Friday, 2-6-09: final draft with all drafts & outline.
Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.
Spelling/vocabulary: None this week.
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.
Long-Term Assignments:
Book Report: Biography. Due Tuesday, 2-3-09.
Upcoming reports:
February: Sports
March: How-To
April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss
Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!
Posted by MichaelK at 04:22 PM | Comments (0)
January 29, 2009
Thursday, 1-29-09 Homework
Math 6: Practice Workbook 6.5, p. 89-90. Due Friday, 1-30-09.
Math 7: Practice Workbook 9.7, p. 149-150. Due Friday, 1-30-09. Study for 9.6 quiz, Friday, 1-30-09.
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: Read Boy of the Painted Cave, Chapter 1. Take careful notes for discussion. Due Friday, 1-30-09.
Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.
Spelling/vocabulary: None this week.
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.
Long-Term Assignments:
Book Report: Biography. Due Tuesday, 2-3-09.
Upcoming reports:
February: Sports
March: How-To
April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss
Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!
Posted by MichaelK at 04:34 PM | Comments (0)
January 27, 2009
Tuesday, 1-27-09 Homework
Math 6: Study for Chapter 6.4 mini quiz on Wednesday, 1-28-09.
Math 7: Text 478-479, #12-28. Due Wednesday, 1-28-09.
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: None this week.
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.
Long-Term Assignments:
Book Report: Biography. Due Tuesday, 2-3-09.
Upcoming reports:
February: Sports
March: How-To
April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss
Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!
Posted by MichaelK at 04:12 PM | Comments (0)
January 23, 2009
Friday, 1-23-09 Homework
Math 6: 5 Question Practice on Similar Polygons. Due Tuesday, 1-27-09.
Math 7: Text 693, #86-97. Due Tuesday, 1-27-09.
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: None this week.
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.
Long-Term Assignments:
Book Report: Biography. Due Tuesday, 2-3-09.
Upcoming reports:
February: Sports
March: How-To
April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss
Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!
Posted by MichaelK at 10:03 AM | Comments (0)
January 21, 2009
Wednesday, 1-21-09 Homework
Math 6:Study for district assessment on Thursday, 1-22-09.
Math 7: Study for district assessment on Thursday, 1-22-09.
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: Homeless Bird end of book test Friday, 1-23-09.
Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.
Spelling/vocabulary: None this week.
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: Finish reading notes in Interactive Notebook for Chapter 24. Study for Chapter 24 test on Thursday, 1-22-09.
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:
Book Report: Biography. Due Tuesday, 2-3-09.
Upcoming reports:
February: Sports
March: How-To
April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss
Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!
Posted by MichaelK at 03:31 PM | Comments (0)
January 16, 2009
Friday, 1-16-09 Homework
Math 6: Complete Math 6 Mid-Year review sheet. Due Tuesday, 1-20-09. Use the review to study for district assessment on Wednesday, 1-21-09.
Math 7: Study for district assessment on Wednesday, 1-21-09--especially chapters 2 & 4, and use SDAP 1.3 review sheet.
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: Read Homeless Bird, Chapter 11, and take careful notes. Due Tuesday, 1-20-09. End of book test Wednesday, 1-21-09.
Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.
Spelling/vocabulary: New word list on Tuesday, 1-20-09.
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: Finish reading notes in Interactive Notebook for Chapter 21. Study for Chapter 21 test on Tuesday, 1-20-09.
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:
Book Report: Biography. Due Tuesday, 2-3-09.
Upcoming reports:
February: Sports
March: How-To
April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss
Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!
Posted by MichaelK at 05:48 PM | Comments (0)
January 15, 2009
Thursday, 1-15-09 Homework
Math 6: Text 298, #13-14; Text 576, #31-33. Due Friday, 1-16-09. Study for Chapter 6.4 quiz on Friday, 1-16-09.
Math 7: Complete Math 7 SDAP 1.3 Review sheet. Due Friday, 1-16-09.
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: Read Homeless Bird, Chapter 10, and take careful notes. Due Friday, 1-16-09
Writing: "Breaking Up" 5-paragraph essay. Incorporate edits. Completed essays due Friday, 1-16-09.
Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 1-12-09, with class definitions:
bazaar: n, a street of small shops or stalls.
elegance: n, refined, graceful, or styish.
gawky: adj, clumsy or awkward.
impudent: adj, shameless, boldly, disrespectful.
insolent: adj, impudent, shameless, boldy disrespectful
piety: n, devotion or reverence for religious practices
pilgrimage: n, a journey to a sacred place.
pittance: n, a small portion or share of money.
privileged: adj, enjoying special rights; favored.
scandalized: v, shocked or offended by improper behavior
shrewd: adj, sharp or astute in practical matters.
triumphant: adj, proud, rejoicing in victory, successful.
veranda: n, a porch.
Write each word 3X; Spelling/Vocab test Friday, 1-16-09.
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: Finish reading notes in Interactive Notebook for Chapter 21. Study for Chapter 21 test on Tuesday, 1-20-09.
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:
Book Report: Biography. Due Tuesday, 2-3-09.
Upcoming reports:
February: Sports
March: How-To
April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss
Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!
Posted by MichaelK at 11:58 AM | Comments (0)
Spelling/Vocab Thursday, 1-15-09
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 1-12-09:
bazaar: n, a street of small shops or stalls.
elegance: n, refined, graceful, or styish.
gawky: adj, clumsy or awkward.
impudent: adj, shameless, boldly, disrespectful.
insolent: adj, impudent, shameless, boldy disrespectful
piety: n, devotion or reverence for religious practices
pilgrimage: n, a journey to a sacred place.
pittance: n, a small portion or share of money.
privileged: adj, enjoying special rights; favored.
scandalized: v, shocked or offended by improper behavior
shrewd: adj, sharp or astute in practical matters.
triumphant: adj, proud, rejoicing in victory, successful.
veranda: n, a porch.
Write each word 3X; Spelling/Vocabulary test on Friday, 1-16-09.
Posted by MichaelK at 11:12 AM | Comments (0)
January 14, 2009
Spelling/Vocab Wednesday, 1-14-09
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 1-12-09:
elegance
bazaar
scandalized
triumphant
privileged
gawky
veranda
pilgrimage
insolent
shrewd
impudent
pittance
piety
Write a sentence for each word. Due Thursday, 1-15-09.
Posted by MichaelK at 05:07 PM | Comments (0)
Wednesday, 1-14-09 Homework
Math 6: Practice Workbook 6.4, p. 87-88. Due Thursday, 1-15-09.
Math 7: Text 323, #21-51 odds. Due Thursday, 1-15-09.
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: Read Homeless Bird, Chapter 9, and take careful notes. Due Thursday, 1-15-09.
Writing: "Breaking Up" 5-paragraph essay. Edit your partner's draft. Due Thursday, 1-15-09. Completed essays due Friday, 1-16-09.
Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 1-12-09:
elegance
bazaar
scandalized
triumphant
privileged
gawky
veranda
pilgrimage
insolent
shrewd
impudent
pittance
piety
Write a sentence for each word. Due Thursday, 1-15-09.
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:
Book Report: Biography. Due Tuesday, 2-3-09.
Upcoming reports:
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)
January 13, 2009
Spelling/Vocab Tuesday, 1-13-09
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 1-12-09:
elegance
bazaar
scandalized
triumphant
privileged
gawky
veranda
pilgrimage
insolent
shrewd
impudent
pittance
piety
Write definition and note part of speech for each word. Due Wednesday, 1-14-09.
Posted by MichaelK at 04:16 PM | Comments (0)
Tuesday, 1-13-09 Homework
Math 6: Text 283-284, #6-15. Due Wednesday, 1-14-09.
Math 7: Text 322, #1-19 odds. Due Wednesday, 1-14-09.
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: Read Homeless Bird, Chapter 8, and take careful notes. Due Wednesday, 1-14-09.
Writing: "Breaking Up" 5-paragraph essay. First draft due Wednesday, 1-14-09; give to your edit partner.
Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 1-12-09:
elegance
bazaar
scandalized
triumphant
privileged
gawky
veranda
pilgrimage
insolent
shrewd
impudent
pittance
piety
Write definition and note part of speech for each word. Due Wednesday, 1-14-09.
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: Study for Chapter 17 test on Wednesday, 1-14-09.
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:
Book Report: Biography. Due Tuesday, 2-3-09.
Upcoming reports:
February: Sports
March: How-To
April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss
Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!
Posted by MichaelK at 04:11 PM | Comments (0)
January 12, 2009
Spelling/Vocab Monday, 1-12-09
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 1-12-09:
elegance
bazaar
scandalized
triumphant
privileged
gawky
veranda
pilgrimage
insolent
shrewd
impudent
pittance
piety
Alphabetize list, break into syllables, and note accent marks. Due Tuesday, 1-13-09.
Posted by MichaelK at 05:44 PM | Comments (0)
Monday, 1-12-09 Homework
Math 6: None tonight.
Math 7: None tonight.
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: Read Homeless Bird, Chapter 7, and take careful notes. Due Tuesday, 1-13-09.
Writing: "Breaking Up" 5-paragraph essay. Intro & outline due Tuesday, 1-13-09.
Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 1-12-09:
elegance
bazaar
scandalized
triumphant
privileged
gawky
veranda
pilgrimage
insolent
shrewd
impudent
pittance
piety
Alphabetize list, break into syllables, and note accent marks. Due Tuesday, 1-13-09.
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: Do Chapter 17 Processing, Interactive Notebook, p. 118. Due Tuesday, 1-13-09. Study for Chapter 17 test on Wednesday, 1-14-09.
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:
Book Report: Biography. Due Tuesday, 2-3-09.
Upcoming reports:
February: Sports
March: How-To
April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss
Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!
Posted by MichaelK at 05:39 PM | Comments (0)
January 09, 2009
Friday, 1-9-09 Homework
Math 6: Text 279, Mid-Chapter 6 Test, all problems. Due Monday, 1-12-09. Study for Mid-Chapter 6 Test on Monday, 1-12-09.
Math 7: Text 188, Mid-Chapter 4 Test, all problems. Due Monday, 1-12-09. Study for Mid-Chapter 4 Test on Monday, 1-12-09.
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: Read Homeless Bird, Chapter 5 & 6, and take careful notes. Due Monday, 1-12-09.
Writing: "Breaking Up" 5-paragraph essay. Intro & outline due Tuesday, 1-13-09.
Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.
Spelling/vocabulary: New word list Monday, 1-12-09.
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:
Book Report: Biography. Due Tuesday, 2-3-09.
Upcoming reports:
February: Sports
March: How-To
April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss
Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!
Posted by MichaelK at 04:55 PM | Comments (0)
January 08, 2009
Spelling/Vocab 1-8-09
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list with class definitions for the week of 1-5-09:
auspicious: adj, fortunate, boding well for the future
cunning: adj, skilled in deception, sly or crafty.
defied: v, openly resisted or opposed.
dowry: n, goods or money brought by a woman to marriage
embroider: v, to make a design on fabric with needlework
garland: n, a woven chain of flowers.
procession: n, moving in an orderly fashion (parade)
respectable: adj, socially acceptable, proper or correct.
shuddered: v, shivered violently from fear
sulky: adj, gloomy, dull, dismal or sullen
Write each word 3X; study for Spelling/Vocab test Friday, 1-9-09.
Posted by MichaelK at 03:43 PM | Comments (0)
Thursday, 1-8-09
Math 6: Practice Workbook 6.3, p. 84-85. Due Friday, 1-9-09.
Math 7: Text p. 696, # 31-40. Due Friday, 1-9-09. Study for Chapter 4.4 quiz on Friday, 1-9-09.
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: Read Homeless Bird, Chapter 4, and take careful notes. Due Thursday, 1-8-09.
Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list with class definitions for the week of 1-5-09:
auspicious: adj, fortunate, boding well for the future
cunning: adj, skilled in deception, sly or crafty.
defied: v, openly resisted or opposed.
dowry: n, goods or money brought by a woman to marriage
embroider: v, to make a design on fabric with needlework
garland: n, a woven chain of flowers.
procession: n, moving in an orderly fashion (parade)
respectable: adj, socially acceptable, proper or correct.
shuddered: v, shivered violently from fear
sulky: adj, gloomy, dull, dismal or sullen
Write each word 3X; study for Spelling/Vocab test Friday, 1-9-09.
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: Study for Chapter 16 test, Friday, 1-9-09.
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:
Book Report: Biography. Due Tuesday, 2-3-09.
Upcoming reports:
February: Sports
March: How-To
April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss
Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!
Posted by MichaelK at 02:57 PM | Comments (0)
January 07, 2009
Spelling/Vocab Wednesday, 1-7-09
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list with class definitions for the week of 1-5-09:
auspicious: adj, fortunate, boding well for the future
cunning: adj, skilled in deception, sly or crafty.
defied: v, openly resisted or opposed.
dowry: n, goods or money brought by a woman to marriage
embroider: v, to make a design on fabric with needlework
garland: n, a woven chain of flowers.
procession: n, moving in an orderly fashion (parade)
respectable: adj, socially acceptable, proper or correct.
shuddered: v, shivered violently from fear
sulky: adj, gloomy, dull, dismal or sullen
Write a sentence for each word. Due Thursday, 1-8-09.
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Wednesday, 1-7-09 Homework
Math 6: None tonight.
Math 7: Practice Workbook 4.4. Due Thursday, 1-8-09.
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: Read Homeless Bird, Chapter 3, and take careful notes. Due Thursday, 1-8-09.
Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list with class definitions for the week of 1-5-09:
auspicious: adj, fortunate, boding well for the future
cunning: adj, skilled in deception, sly or crafty.
defied: v, openly resisted or opposed.
dowry: n, goods or money brought by a woman to marriage
embroider: v, to make a design on fabric with needlework
garland: n, a woven chain of flowers.
procession: n, moving in an orderly fashion (parade)
respectable: adj, socially acceptable, proper or correct.
shuddered: v, shivered violently from fear
sulky: adj, gloomy, dull, dismal or sullen
Write a sentence for each word. Due Thursday, 1-8-09.
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: Finish Interactive Notebook 16.5 & 16.6; read 16.7 in text. Due Thursday, 1-8-09.
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:
Book Report: Biography. Due Tuesday, 2-3-09.
Upcoming reports:
February: Sports
March: How-To
April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss
Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!
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January 06, 2009
Spelling/Vocab Tuesday, 1-6-09
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 1-5-09:
embroider-4
dowry-1
auspicious-8
sulky (adj)-17
garland-17
defied-19
cunning-29
shuddered-35
procession-46
respectable-47
Write a definition for each word. Due Wednesday, 1-7-09.
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Tuesday, 1-6-09 Homework
Math 6: Practice Workbook 6.2, p. 53-54. Due Wednesday, 1-7-09. Chapter 6.2 quiz on Wednesday, 1-7-09.
Math 7: Practice Workbook 4.2. Due Wednesday, 1-7-09. Chapter 4.2 quiz Wednesday, 1-7-09.
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: Read Homeless Bird, Chapter 2, and take careful notes. Due Wednesday, 1-7-09.
Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 1-5-09:
embroider-4
dowry-1
auspicious-8
sulky (adj)-17
garland-17
defied-19
cunning-29
shuddered-35
procession-46
respectable-47
Write a definition for each word. Due Wednesday, 1-7-09.
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: Study for Chapter 15 test on Wednesday, 1-7-09.
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:
Book Report: Biography. Due Tuesday, 2-3-09.
Upcoming reports:
February: Sports
March: How-To
April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss
Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!
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January 05, 2009
Spelling/Vocab Monday, 1-5-09
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 1-5-09:
embroider-4
dowry-1
auspicious-8
sulky (adj)-17
garland-17
defied-19
cunning-29
shuddered-35
procession-46
respectable-47
Alphabetize list, break into syllables, note accent marks. Due Tuesday, 1-6-09.
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Monday, 1-5-09 Homework
Math 6: Text 271-272, #1-16. Due Tuesday, 1-6-09. Chapter 6.2 quiz on Wednesday, 1-7-09.
Math 7: Text 185, #14-27. Due Tuesday, 1-6-09. Chapter 4.2 quiz Tuesday, 1-6-09.
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: Read Homeless Bird, Chapter 1, and take careful notes. Due Tuesday, 1-6-09.
Writing 6: Bring in a spiral notebook for writing intensive class on Thursdays and Fridays.
Spelling/vocabulary: Word list for the week of 1-5-09:
embroider-4
dowry-1
auspicious-8
sulky (adj)-17
garland-17
defied-19
cunning-29
shuddered-35
procession-46
respectable-47
Alphabetize list, break into syllables, note accent marks. Due Tuesday, 1-6-09.
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: Finish mandalas, do processing for Chapter 15. Due Tuesday, 1-6-09. Study for Chapter 15 test on Wednesday, 1-7-09.
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!
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