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February 27, 2009

Friday, 2-27-09 Homework

Math 6: None tonight.

Math 7: Text 591, #13-27 odds. Due Monday, 3-2-09.
Note: a good website on graphing linear equations is found at http://www.purplemath.com/modules/graphlin.htm

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.

Spelling/Vocabulary: New word list on Monday, 3-2-09.

Here's an excellent link for persuasive writing: http://www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/yorba/persuasive_writing.htm

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

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

History: None tonight.

Long-Term Assignments:

Book Report: None due until April!

Upcoming reports:
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)

February 26, 2009

Spelling/Vocab Thursday, 2-26-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-23-09, with class definitions:

baffled: v, confused or bewildered.
bellowing: v, to cry out loudly as in anger or pain.
cuneiform: n, wedge-shaped characters.
defiled: v, spoiled, made dirty, desecrate.
glowering: v, staring angrily or sullenly.
groping: v, feeling one’s way blindly.
ominous: adj, threatening, a bad sign; sinister
petrified: v, frozen in fear or terror.
pictograph: n, an image or symbol representing an idea.
ponderous: adj, unwieldy or clumsy in movement.
splayed: adj, spreading outward or apart.
splendor: n, magnificent appearance, richness, brightness.
vengeful: adj, seeking revenge; vindictive.
verdant: adj, covered with green vegetation.
wavering: v, moving back and forth, swaying.

Write each word 3X. Spelling/Vocab test on Friday, 2-27-09.

Posted by MichaelK at 05:03 PM | Comments (0)

Thursday, 2-26-09 Homework

Math 6: Chapter 7 Review, Text 346-349, do any 2 questions from each section, 7.1-7.7. Chapter 7 test on Friday, 2-27-09.

Math 7: Text 591, #2-12. Due Friday, 2-27-09.
Note: a good website on graphing linear equations is found at http://www.purplemath.com/modules/graphlin.htm

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: Boy of the Painted Cave End of book test on Friday, 2-27-09. Study notes & text for examples of themes & conflicts.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-23-09, with class definitions:

Write each word 3X. Spelling/Vocab test on Friday, 2-27-09.

Here's an excellent link for persuasive writing: http://www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/yorba/persuasive_writing.htm

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

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: None due until April!

Upcoming reports:
March: How-To
April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

Posted by MichaelK at 04:58 PM | Comments (0)

February 25, 2009

Spelling/Vocab Wednesday, 2-25-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-23-09, with class definitions:

Write sentence for each word. Due Thursday, 2-26-09. Spelling/Vocab test on Friday, 2-27-09.

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

Wednesday, 2-25-09 Homework

Math 6: Text 350, #5-27 (skip #23). Due Thursday, 2-26-09. Study for Chapter 7 test on Friday, 2-27-09.

Math 7: Text 711, #33-41. Due Thursday, 2-26-09.
Note: a good website on graphing linear equations is found at http://www.purplemath.com/modules/graphlin.htm

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 18. Take careful notes for discussion. Due Wednesday, 2-25-09. End of book test on Friday, 2-27-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-23-09, with class definitions:

Write sentence for each word. Due Thursday, 2-26-09. Spelling/Vocab test on Friday, 2-27-09.

Here's an excellent link for persuasive writing: http://www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/yorba/persuasive_writing.htm

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

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 3 test on Thursday, 2-26-09.

Long-Term Assignments:

Book Report: None due until April!

Upcoming reports:
March: How-To
April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

Posted by MichaelK at 04:46 PM | Comments (0)

February 24, 2009

Spelling/Vocab Tuesday, 2-24-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-23-09, with page numbers from the novel and History textbook:

verdant-157
cuneiform-H49
wavering-140
baffled-150
splayed-149
glowering-142
splendor-138
ominous-148
pictograph-H49
groping-137
petrified-136
bellowing-148
ponderous-139
defiled-141
vengeful-141

Write definitions for each word. Due Wednesday, 2-25-09.

Posted by MichaelK at 05:37 PM | Comments (0)

Tuesday, 2-24-09 Homework

Math 6: Practice Workbook 7.7, p. 105-106. Due Wednesday, 2-25-09.

Math 7:Practice Workbook 11.5, p. 179, #1-9 only. Due Wednesday, 2-25-09. Note: a good website on graphing linear equations is found at http://www.purplemath.com/modules/graphlin.htm

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 17. Take careful notes for discussion. Due Wednesday, 2-25-09. End of book test on Friday, 2-27-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-23-09, with page numbers from the novel and History textbook:

verdant-157
cuneiform-H49
wavering-140
baffled-150
splayed-149
glowering-142
splendor-138
ominous-148
pictograph-H49
groping-137
petrified-136
bellowing-148
ponderous-139
defiled-141
vengeful-141

Write definitions for each word. Due Wednesday, 2-25-09.

Here's an excellent link for persuasive writing: http://www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/yorba/persuasive_writing.htm

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

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: None due until April!

Upcoming reports:
March: How-To
April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

Posted by MichaelK at 05:29 PM | Comments (0)

February 23, 2009

Spelling/Vocab Monday, 2-23-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-23-09, with page numbers from the novel and History textbook:

verdant-157
cuneiform-H49
wavering-140
baffled-150
splayed-149
glowering-142
splendor-138
ominous-148
pictograph-H49
groping-137
petrified-136
bellowing-148
ponderous-139
defiled-141
vengeful-141

Alphabetize list, break into syllables & note accent marks. Due Tuesday, 2-24-09.

Posted by MichaelK at 04:40 PM | Comments (0)

Monday, 2-23-09 Homework

Math 6: Text 344, #16-26 even problems only. Due Tuesday, 2-24-09. Study for 7.6 Quiz on Tuesday, 2-24-09.

Math 7:Text 585 #1-4; 586, #11-13. Due Tuesday, 2-24-09. Study for 11.4 Quiz on Tuesday, 2-24-09. Note: a good website on graphing linear equations is found at http://www.purplemath.com/modules/graphlin.htm

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 16. Take careful notes for discussion. Due Tuesday, 2-24-09. End of book test on Friday, 2-27-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-23-09, with page numbers from the novel and History textbook:

verdant-157
cuneiform-H49
wavering-140
baffled-150
splayed-149
glowering-142
splendor-138
ominous-148
pictograph-H49
groping-137
petrified-136
bellowing-148
ponderous-139
defiled-141
vengeful-141

Alphabetize list, break into syllables & note accent marks. Due Tuesday, 2-24-09.

Here's an excellent link for persuasive writing: http://www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/yorba/persuasive_writing.htm

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

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: None due until April!

Upcoming reports:
March: How-To
April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

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

February 20, 2009

Spelling/Vocab Friday, 2-20-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-16-09, with class definitions:

agriculture: n, the science and art of farming.
amulet: n, a good luck charm that protects against evil or danger.
badgered: v, harassed or pestered persistently.
defiance: n, bold resistance to authority.
dismay: n, a loss of courage or confidence; discouraged.
domesticate: v, to tame or adapt for human use.
gruffly: adv, in a rough or surly manner.
guttural: adj, 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.
trade: n, the buying, selling, or bartering of goods; commerce.

Write each word 3X. Spelling/Vocab test on Monday, 2-23-09.

Posted by MichaelK at 04:40 PM | Comments (0)

Friday, 2-20-09 Homework

Note: Lake Run in PE on Monday, 2-23-09!

Math 6: Text 579, 67-74. Due Monday, 2-23-09. 7.6 Quiz on Tuesday, 2-24-09.

Math 7:Text 710, #25-32. Due Monday, 2-23-09. Note: a good website on graphing linear equations is found at http://www.purplemath.com/modules/graphlin.htm

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 15. Take careful notes for discussion. Due Monday, 2-23-09. End of book test on Friday, 2-27-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-16-09, with class definitions:

Write each word 3X. Spelling/Vocab test on Monday, 2-23-09.

Here's an excellent link for persuasive writing: http://www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/yorba/persuasive_writing.htm

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

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: None due until April!

Upcoming reports:
March: How-To
April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

Posted by MichaelK at 04:19 PM | Comments (0)

Spelling/Vocab Thursday, 2-19-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-16-09, with class definitions:

Write a sentence for each word. Due Friday, 2-20-09. Spelling/Vocab test on Monday, 2-23-09.

Posted by MichaelK at 07:43 AM | Comments (0)

Thursday, 2-19-09 Homework

Math 6: Practice Workbook 7.6, p. 103-104. Due Friday, 2-20-09.

Math 7:Text 579, #23-31. Due Friday, 2-20-09. Note: a good website on graphing linear equations is found at http://www.purplemath.com/modules/graphlin.htm

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 14. Take careful notes for discussion. Due Friday, 2-20-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-16-09, with class definitions:

Write a sentence for each word. Due Friday, 2-20-09. Spelling/Vocab test on Monday, 2-23-09.

Writing: Persuasive Essay, Should Mindfulness Be Taught at Your School? Due dates:
Tuesday, 2-17-09: Intro & outline.
Wednesday, 2-18-09: first draft, exchange with editing partner. Do edits.
Thursday, 2-19-09: edits of partner's paper.
Friday, 2-20-09: final draft with all drafts & outline.

Here's an excellent link for persuasive writing: http://www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/yorba/persuasive_writing.htm

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

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: None due until April!

Upcoming reports:
March: How-To
April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

Posted by MichaelK at 07:36 AM | Comments (0)

February 18, 2009

Spelling/Vocab Wednesday, 2-18-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-16-09, with page numbers from the novel and History text:

1. mournful-123
2. dismay-65
3. scourge-117
4. sentinel-83
5. domesticate-H27
6. agriculture-H27
7. guttural-93
8. lithe-60
9. trade-H31
10. badgered-97
11. shambling-114
12. amulet-78
13. rakish-121
14. defiance-64
15. gruffly-88

Break into syllables, note accent marks, alphabetize list, and write definitions for each word. Due Thursday, 2-19-09.

Posted by MichaelK at 03:37 PM | Comments (0)

Wednesday, 2-18-09 Homework

Math 6: None tonight.

Math 7:Practice Workbook 11.4 Due Thursday, 2-19-09. Note: a good website on graphing linear equations is found at http://www.purplemath.com/modules/graphlin.htm

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 13. Take careful notes for discussion. Due Thursday, 2-19-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-16-09, with page numbers from the novel and History text:

Break into syllables, note accent marks, alphabetize list, and write definitions for each word. Due Thursday, 2-19-09.

Here's an excellent link for persuasive writing: http://www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/yorba/persuasive_writing.htm

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

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: None due until April!

Upcoming reports:
March: How-To
April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

Posted by MichaelK at 03:34 PM | Comments (0)

February 17, 2009

Spelling/Vocab Monday, 2-19-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-16-09, with page numbers from the novel and History text:

Break into syllables, note accent marks, alphabetize list, and write definitions for each word. Due Thursday, 2-19-09.

Posted by MichaelK at 06:08 PM | Comments (0)

Tuesday, 2-17-09 Homework

Math 6: Read notes for Chapter 7.6. Study for 7.5 Mini Quiz on Wednesday, 2-18-09.

Math 7:Text 578, #6-17. Due Wednesday, 2-18-09. Note: a good website on graphing linear equations is found at http://www.purplemath.com/modules/graphlin.htm

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 13. Take careful notes for discussion. Due Thursday, 2-19-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-16-09, with page numbers from the novel and History text:

Break into syllables, note accent marks, alphabetize list, and write definitions for each word. Due Thursday, 2-19-09.

Here's an excellent link for persuasive writing: http://www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/yorba/persuasive_writing.htm

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

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: None due until April!

Upcoming reports:
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)

February 13, 2009

Spelling/Vocab week of 2-16-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-16-09, with page numbers from the novel and History text:

Break into syllables, note accent marks, alphabetize list, and write definitions for each word. Due Wednesday, 2-18-09.

Posted by MichaelK at 04:50 PM | Comments (0)

Friday, 2-13-09 Homework

Math 6: Practice Workbook 7.5, p. 101-102. (do not draw circle graphs for #9-10 on p. 102, just calculate degrees of circle graph). Due Tuesday, 2-17-09.
Math 7:Practice Workbook 11.3, p. 175-176. Due Tuesday, 2-17-09. Note: a good website on graphing linear equations is found at http://www.purplemath.com/modules/graphlin.htm

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 12. Take careful notes for discussion. Due Tuesday, 2-17-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-16-09, with page numbers from the novel and History text:

Break into syllables, note accent marks, alphabetize list, and write definitions for each word. Due Wednesday, 2-18-09.

Here's an excellent link for persuasive writing: http://www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/yorba/persuasive_writing.htm

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

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 2 test on Tuesday, 2-17-09.
Long-Term Assignments:

Book Report: None due until April!

Upcoming reports:
March: How-To
April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

Posted by MichaelK at 04:24 PM | Comments (0)

February 12, 2009

Spelling/Vocab Thursday, 2-12-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list, with class definitions, for the week of 2-9-09:

abundance: n, in great supply.
anthropologist: n, a scientist who studies humankind.
bristling: v, tense with fear or anger.
capability: n, a skill or capacity.
characteristic: n, a trait or distinguishing feature.
dank: adj, unpleasantly moist; dark and gloomy.
divert: v, to distract or turn attention from.
floundering: v, moving awkwardly.
forsaken: adj, deserted or abandoned.
hideous: adj, ugly, disgusting, repulsive; horrible, frightful.
impudence: n, disrespect, rudeness, shamelessness.
intently: adv, focused, directed attention.
livid: adj, red or discolored.
migrate: v, to move from one place to another.
pang: n, physical or emotional distress or pain.

Write each word 3X. Spelling/vocab test on Friday, 2-13-09.

Posted by MichaelK at 05:29 PM | Comments (0)

Thursday, 2-12-09 Homework

Math 6: Text 335-336, #11-23 all. Due Friday, 2-13-09.

Math 7:Text 573, #12-20. Due Friday, 2-13-09.

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 11. Take careful notes for discussion. Due Friday, 2-13-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list, with class definitions, for the week of 2-9-09:

Write each word 3X. Spelling/vocab test on Friday, 2-13-09.

Writing: Persuasive Essay. Due dates this week:
Tuesday, 2-10-09: Intro & outline.
Wednesday, 2-11-09: first draft, exchange with editing partner. Do edits.
Thursday, 2-12-09: edits of partner's paper.
Friday, 2-13-09: final draft with all drafts & outline.

Here's an excellent link for persuasive writing: http://www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/yorba/persuasive_writing.htm

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

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: None due until April!

Upcoming reports:
March: How-To
April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

Posted by MichaelK at 05:25 PM | Comments (0)

February 11, 2009

Spelling/Vocab Wednesday, 2-11-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list, with class definitions, for the week of 2-9-09:

Write a sentence for each word. Due Thursday, 2-12-09.

Posted by MichaelK at 03:43 PM | Comments (0)

Wednesday, 2-11-09 Homework

Math 6: None tonight. Bring a protractor to class on Thursday, 2-12-09.

Math 7:None tonight. Bring a ruler to class on Thursday, 2-12-09.

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 Boy of the Painted Cave, Chapter 10. Take careful notes for discussion. Due Thursday, 2-12-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list, with class definitions, for the week of 2-9-09:

Write a sentence for each word. Due Thursday, 2-12-09.
Writing: Persuasive Essay. Due dates this week:
Tuesday, 2-10-09: Intro & outline.
Wednesday, 2-11-09: first draft, exchange with editing partner. Do edits.
Thursday, 2-12-09: edits of partner's paper.
Friday, 2-13-09: final draft with all drafts & outline.

Here's an excellent link for persuasive writing: http://www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/yorba/persuasive_writing.htm

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

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: None due until April!

Upcoming reports:
March: How-To
April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

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February 10, 2009

Spelling/Vocab Tuesday, 2-10-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-9-09:

forsaken
intently
pang
bristling
impudence
divert
hideous
floundering
dank
characteristic
livid
capability
migrate
abundance
anthropologist

Look up definitions for each word, and note part of speech. Due Wednesday, 2-11-09.

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Tuesday, 2-10-09 Homework

Math 6: Practice Workbook, 7.4, p. 99-100, and finish 7.4 Quiz prep. Due Wednesday, 2-11-09.

Math 7: Text 710, #7-18. Due Wednesday, 2-11-09.

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 9. Take careful notes for discussion. Due Wednesday, 2-11-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-9-09:

forsaken
intently
pang
bristling
impudence
divert
hideous
floundering
dank
characteristic
livid
capability
migrate
abundance
anthropologist

Look up definitions for each word, and note part of speech. Due Wednesday, 2-11-09.

Here's an excellent link for persuasive writing: http://www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/yorba/persuasive_writing.htm

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

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: None due until April!

Upcoming reports:
March: How-To
April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

Posted by MichaelK at 03:22 PM | Comments (0)

February 09, 2009

Spelling/Vocab Monday, 2-9-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-9-09:

forsaken
intently
pang
bristling
impudence
divert
hideous
floundering
dank
characteristic
livid
capability
migrate
abundance
anthropologist

Alphabetize list, break into syllables, and note accent marks. Due Tuesday, 2-10-09.

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Monday, 2-9-09 Homework

Math 6: Text 330-331, # 2-15 all. Due Tuesday, 2-10-09.

Math 7: Practice Workbook 11.2, p. 173-174. Due Tuesday, 2-10-09.

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 8. Take careful notes for discussion. Due Tuesday, 2-10-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-9-09:

forsaken
intently
pang
bristling
impudence
divert
hideous
floundering
dank
characteristic
livid
capability
migrate
abundance
anthropologist

Alphabetize list, break into syllables, and note accent marks. Due Tuesday, 2-10-09.

Here's an excellent link for persuasive writing: http://www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/yorba/persuasive_writing.htm

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

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: None due until April!

Upcoming reports:
March: How-To
April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

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February 08, 2009

Friday, 2-6-09 Homework

Math 6: Text 326, #11-37 odds. Due Monday, 2-9-09.

Math 7: Text 569, #16-29. Due Monday, 2-9-09.

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 Boy of the Painted Cave, Chapter 7. Take careful notes for discussion. Due Monday, 2-9-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: New word list Monday, 2-9-09.

Here's an excellent link for persuasive writing: http://www.orangeusd.k12.ca.us/yorba/persuasive_writing.htm

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

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: None due until April!

Upcoming reports:
March: How-To
April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

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February 05, 2009

Spelling/Vocab Thursday, 2-5-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-2-09, with class definitions:

apprentice: n, trainee, beginner or novice.
clan: n, a tribal group, often of common descent.
peevish: adj, irritable, cranky, easily annoyed.
shaman: n, a medicine man, or spiritual leader.
slough: n, a muddy, swampy area.
specialized: v, concentrated on a particular area of expertise.
stunted: adj, held back in growth.
taboo: n, a rule that forbids or excludes; banned.
thicket: n, dense growth of bushes, small trees, or undergrowth.
tussock n, a clump of grass or twigs.

Write each word 3X; study for Spelling/Vocab test on Friday, 2-6-09.

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Thursday, 2-5-09 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 Boy of the Painted Cave, Chapter 6. Take careful notes for discussion. Due Friday, 2-6-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-2-09, with class definitions:

Write each word 3X; study for Spelling/Vocab test on Friday, 2-6-09.

Writing: Expository Essay. Due dates this week:
Tuesday, 2-3-09: Intro & outline.
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.

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 1 test on Friday, 2-6-09.

Long-Term Assignments:

Book Report: None due until April!

Upcoming reports:
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)

February 04, 2009

Spelling/Vocab Wednesday, 2-4-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-2-09, with class definitions:

Write a sentence for each word. Due Thursday, 2-5-09.

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Wednesday, 2-4-09 Homework

Math 6: Practice Workbook 7.2, p. 95-96. Due Thursday, 2-5-09. Study for 7.2 quiz on Thursday, 2-5-09.

Math 7: Practice Workbook 11.1, p. 171-172. Due Thursday, 2-5-09.

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 4. Take careful notes for discussion. Thursday, 2-5-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-2-09, with class definitions:

Write a sentence for each word. Due Thursday, 2-5-09.

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

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: None due until April!

Upcoming reports:
March: How-To
April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

Posted by MichaelK at 03:38 PM | Comments (0)

February 03, 2009

Spelling/Vocab Tuesday, 2-3-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-2-09:

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

Write definitions for each word, with part of speech. Due Wednesday, 2-4-09.

Posted by MichaelK at 03:38 PM | Comments (0)

Tuesday, 2-3-09 Homework

Math 6: Text 320, #24-40 evens. Due Wednesday, 2-4-09.

Math 7: Practice Workbook 9.8. Due Wednesday, 2-4-09.

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 3. Take careful notes for discussion. Due Monday, 2-2-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-2-09:

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

Write definitions for each word, with part of speech. Due Wednesday, 2-4-09.

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

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: None due until April!

Upcoming reports:
March: How-To
April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

Posted by MichaelK at 03:32 PM | Comments (0)

February 02, 2009

Spelling/Vocab Monday, 2-2-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-2-09:

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

Alphabetize list, break words into syllables, note accent marks. Due Tuesday, 2-3-09.

Posted by MichaelK at 03:39 PM | Comments (0)

Monday, 2-2-09 Homework

Math 6: Text 313, #11-31. Due Tuesday, 2-3-09.

Math 7: Text 565-566, #7-16, Due Tuesday, 2-3-09. Chapter 9.8 Quiz on Tuesday, 2-3-09.

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 3. Take careful notes for discussion. Due Monday, 2-2-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-2-09:

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

Alphabetize list, break words into syllables, note accent marks. Due Tuesday, 2-3-09.

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

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!

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