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March 26, 2009

Thursday, 3-26-09 Homework

Math 6: Text 587 #26-33 & #35-42. Due Friday, 3-27-09. Study for 11.6 Quiz on Friday, 3-27-09.

Math 7: Text 703 #38-45. Due Friday, 3-27-09.

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.

Spelling/Vocabulary: None this week.

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: How-To, Due Tuesday, 4-14-09. Presentation required!

Upcoming reports:

April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

Posted by MichaelK at 05:23 PM | Comments (0)

March 25, 2009

Wednesday, 3-25-09 Homework

Math 6: Practice Workbook 11.6, p. 161-162. Due Thursday, 3-26-09.

Math 7: Practice Workbook 7.6, p. 111-112. Due Thursday, 3-26-09.

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.

Spelling/Vocabulary: None this week.

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: Study for Chapter 6 test on Thursday, 3-26-09.

Long-Term Assignments:

Book Report: How-To, Due Tuesday, 4-14-09. Presentation required!

Upcoming reports:

April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

Posted by MichaelK at 03:27 PM | Comments (0)

March 24, 2009

Tuesday, 3-24-09 Homework

Math 6: Text 533 #2-14. Due Wednesday, 3-24-09.

Math 7: Text 352-353 #9-26. Due Wednesday, 3-24-09.

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: Make sure chapter questions and notes for The Outsiders are complete. Book wrap-up on Monday, 3-23-09. End of book test on Tuesday, 3-24-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: None this week.

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: Study for Chapter 6 test on Thursday, 3-26-09.

Long-Term Assignments:

Book Report: How-To, Due Tuesday, 4-14-09. Presentation required!

Upcoming reports:

April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

Posted by MichaelK at 05:15 PM | Comments (0)

March 20, 2009

Friday, 3-20-09 Homework

Math 6: Practice Workbook 11.4, p.157-158. Due Monday, 3-23-09. Study for 11.4 makeup quiz on Monday, 3-23-09.

Math 7: Text 374-375 #1-6; 340 #1-3. Due Monday, 3-23-09. Study for Chapter 7.2 quiz on Monday, 3-23-09.

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: Make sure chapter questions and notes for The Outsiders are complete. Book wrap-up on Monday, 3-23-09. End of book test on Tuesday, 3-24-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: New word list Monday!

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: How-To, Due Tuesday, 4-14-09. Presentation required!

Upcoming reports:

April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

Posted by MichaelK at 11:58 AM | Comments (0)

March 19, 2009

Spelling/Vocab Thursday, 3-19-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 3-16-09, with class definitions:

bewildered: adj, confused, befuddled, or puzzled.
conviction: n, a firmly held or strong belief.
drawled: v, spoke with long or drawn-out vowel.
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: adj, 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 reflective, sad, or melancholy way.

Write each word 3X. Spelling/vocab test on Friday, 3-20-09.

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

Thursday, 3-19-09 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 Chapter 12 of The Outsiders, take careful notes for discussion, and answer the chapter 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 Friday, 3-20-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 3-16-09, with class definitions:

Write each word 3X. Spelling/vocab test on Friday, 3-20-09.

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: How-To, Due Tuesday, 4-14-09. Presentation required!

Upcoming reports:

April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

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

March 18, 2009

Spelling/Vocab Wednesday, 3-18-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 3-16-09, with class definitions:

Write a sentence for each definition. Due Thursday, 3-19-09.

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

Wednesday, 3-18-09 Homework

Math 6: Text 529 #2-15. Due Thursday, 3-19-09.

Math 7: Text 335-336, #1-18 all. Due Thursday, 3-19-09.

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 Chapter 11 of The Outsiders, take careful notes for discussion, and answer the chapter questions in your journal.

Due Thursday, 3-19-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 3-16-09, with class definitions:

Write a sentence for each definition. Due Thursday, 3-19-09.

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: How-To, Due Tuesday, 4-14-09. Presentation required!

Upcoming reports:

April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

Posted by MichaelK at 03:52 PM | Comments (0)

March 17, 2009

Spelling/Vocab Tuesday, 3-17-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 3-16-09, with page references from the novel:

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 and part of speech for each word. Due Wednesday, 3-18-09.

Posted by MichaelK at 04:06 PM | Comments (0)

Tuesday, 3-17-09 Homework

Math 6: Text 537-538, #7-15. Due Wednesday, 3-18-09. Study for 11.4 quiz on Wednesday, 3-18-09.

Math 7: Text 331, #1-20 all. Due Wednesday, 3-18-09.

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 Chapter 10 of The Outsiders, take careful notes for discussion, and answer the chapter 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 Wednesday, 3-18-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 3-16-09, with page references from the novel:

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 and part of speech for each word. Due Wednesday, 3-18-09.

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: How-To, Due Tuesday, 4-14-09. Presentation required!

Upcoming reports:

April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

Posted by MichaelK at 04:01 PM | Comments (0)

March 16, 2009

Spelling/Vocab Monday, 3-16-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 3-16-09, with page references from the novel:

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 list, break into syllables, and note accent marks. Due Tuesday, 3-17-09.

Posted by MichaelK at 04:26 PM | Comments (0)

Monday, 3-16-09 Homework

Math 6: Text 524-525, #2-16. Due Tuesday, 3-17-09.

Math 7: None tonight.

Direct Variation help available here: http://www.algebralab.org/lessons/lesson.aspx?file=Algebra_LinearEqDirectVariation.xml

More on direct variation: http://teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/math/HCPSAlgebra1/module3-6.html

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 Chapter 9 of The Outsiders, take careful notes for discussion, and answer the chapter questions in your journal.

Chapter Nine
1. On the bottom of p.132, 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 Tuesday, 3-17-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 3-16-09, with page references from the novel:

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 list, break into syllables, and note accent marks. Due Tuesday, 3-17-09.

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: How-To, Due Tuesday, 4-14-09. Presentation required!

Upcoming reports:

April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

Posted by MichaelK at 04:14 PM | Comments (0)

March 13, 2009

Friday, 3-13-09 Homework

Math 6: Practice Workbook 11.3, p. 155-156. Due Monday, 3-16-09.

Math 7: Text 606-609, Chapter Summary and Review. Do the last 2 questions in each section, 11.1 through 11.7. Due Monday, 3-16-09. Study for Chapter 11 on Monday, 3-16-09.

Direct Variation help available here: http://www.algebralab.org/lessons/lesson.aspx?file=Algebra_LinearEqDirectVariation.xml

More on direct variation: http://teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/math/HCPSAlgebra1/module3-6.html

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 Chapter 8 of The Outsiders, take careful notes for discussion, and answer the chapter 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?

Due Monday, 3-16-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: New word list Monday!

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: Study for Chapter 5 test on Monday, 3-16-09.

Long-Term Assignments:

Book Report: How-To, Due Tuesday, 4-7-09. Presentation required!

Upcoming reports:

April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

Posted by MichaelK at 01:46 PM | Comments (0)

March 12, 2009

Spelling/Vocab Thursday, 3-12-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 3-9-09 with class definitions:

aloof: adj: indifferent, reserved, or cool.
bootlegging: v, selling alcohol illegally.
civilization: n, an advanced state of human society.
contemptuously, adv, in a way that shows scorn or disdain.
dumbfounded: v, made speechless by being shocked or surprised.
elite: adj, part of a privileged or superior group.
incredulous: adj, showing doubt or disbelief.
ornery: adj, mean, ill-tempered or grouchy.
resignedly: adv, reluctant acceptance.
roguishly: adv, in a playful or mischievous manner.
smoldering: v, having or showing suppressed anger or hate.
stammered: v, spoke with involuntary pauses because of excitement,
embarrassment, or fear.
status: n, position, rank, or standing
technology: n, application of knowledge or skill to provide useful
things.
vaguely: adv, unclear.

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

Posted by MichaelK at 04:07 PM | Comments (0)

Thursday, 3-12-09 Homework

Math 6: Text 521, Mid-Chapter Test, #1-12. Due Friday, 3-13-09.

Math 7: Text 610, #1-18. Due Friday, 3-13-09.

Direct Variation help available here: http://www.algebralab.org/lessons/lesson.aspx?file=Algebra_LinearEqDirectVariation.xml

More on direct variation: http://teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/math/HCPSAlgebra1/module3-6.html

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 Chapter 7 of The Outsiders, take careful notes for discussion, and answer the chapter 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?

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 3-9-09 with class definitions:

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

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: Finish Processing for Chapter 5. Due Friday, 3-13-09.

Long-Term Assignments:

Book Report: How-To, Due Tuesday, 4-7-09. Presentation required!

Upcoming reports:

April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

Posted by MichaelK at 03:59 PM | Comments (0)

March 11, 2009

Spelling/Vocab Wednesday, 3-11-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 3-9-09 with class definitions:

Write a sentence for each word. Due Thursday, 3-12-09. Spelling/vocabulary test on Friday, 3-13-09.

Posted by MichaelK at 04:30 PM | Comments (0)

Wednesday, 3-11-09 Homework

Math 6: Text 586, #3-12. Due Thursday, 3-12-09. Short Quiz on Chapter 11.2 Thursday, 3-12-09.

Math 7: Read class notes for 11.8. Due Thursday, 3-12-09.

Direct Variation help available here: http://www.algebralab.org/lessons/lesson.aspx?file=Algebra_LinearEqDirectVariation.xml

More on direct variation: http://teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/math/HCPSAlgebra1/module3-6.html

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 Chapter 6 of The Outsiders, take careful notes for discussion, and answer the chapter questions in your journal.

Chapter Six

1. Do you think Dally's parents have influenced the way he is; his personality? Explain.
2. Why doesn't Dally want Johnny to turn himself in?
3. What "other side" of Dallas is revealed in this chapter?
4. What's your own definition of a hero? Do the three boys prove themselves to be heroes, according to your definition? Explain.
5. Why do you think Johnny wasn't scared, despite the obvious danger, on page 92?

Due Thursday, 3-12-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 3-9-09 with class definitions:

Write a sentence for each word. Due Thursday, 3-12-09. Spelling/vocabulary test on Friday, 3-13-09.

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: How-To, Due Tuesday, 4-7-09. Presentation required!

Upcoming reports:

April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

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

March 10, 2009

Spelling/Vocab Tuesday, 3-10-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 3-9-09 with page references from the novel and the History text:

1. aloof-38
2. resignedly-39
3. ornery-44
4. incredulous-24
5. roguishly-22
6. elite-41
7. dumbfounded-42
8. vaguely-47
9. stammered-49
10. smoldering-55
11. contemptuously-59
12. bootlegging-58
13. status-H-44
14. technology H-42
15. civilization H-41

Write a definition for each word. Due Wednesday, 3-11-09.

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Tuesday, 3-10-09 Homework

Math 6: Practice Workbook 11.2, p. 153-154. Due Wednesday, 3-11-09.

Math 7: Practice Workbook 11.7, p. 183-184. Skip #1 & 2. Due Wednesday, 3-11-09.

Direct Variation help available here: http://www.algebralab.org/lessons/lesson.aspx?file=Algebra_LinearEqDirectVariation.xml

More on direct variation: http://teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/math/HCPSAlgebra1/module3-6.html

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 Chapter 5 of The Outsiders, take careful notes for discussion, and answer the chapter questions in your journal.

Chapter Five

1. Why does Pony have a problem with Johnny's idea to disguise themselves?
2. What does pony mean when he says, "I was supposed to be the deep one" (p. 75)?
3. Why does Johnny think Dally is a hero (p. 76)? Do you think Dally is a hero based on what he did?
4. Why does Pony realize he doesn't like Dally? Can you explain what he means by this?
5. What's a 'heater'? Why does Dally have one?
6. Who's the spy for the greasers? Does this surprise you? Why or why not?

Due Wednesday, 3-11-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 3-9-09 with page references from the novel and the History text:

Write a definition for each word. Due Wednesday, 3-11-09.

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: How-To, Due Tuesday, 4-7-09. Presentation required!

Upcoming reports:

April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

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March 09, 2009

Spelling/Vocab Monday, 3-9-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 3-9-09 with page references from the novel and the History text:

Alphabetize list, break into syllables, and note accent marks. Due Tuesday, 3-10-09.

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Monday, 3-9-09 Homework

Math 6: Text 512, #7-14. Due Tuesday, 3-10-09.

Math 7: Text 596, #8-16 evens; 597, #17-25 all. Due Tuesday, 3-10-09.

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 Chapter 4 of The Outsiders, take careful notes for discussion, and answer the chapter questions in your journal.

Chapter Four Questions:

1. What does Pony mean when he says the Socs were "reeling pickled"
on page 54?
2. What major event happens in this chapter?
3. How did the author foreshadow that Johnny would use his knife in chapter 2?
4. What would your advice be to Johhny and Ponyboy if they'd come to you for help instead of Dally? Explain.

Due Tuesday, 3-10-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 3-9-09 with page references from the novel and the History text:

Alphabetize list, break into syllables, and note accent marks. Due Tuesday, 3-10-09.

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: Complete Chapter 5 Prereading handout if not finished during class. Due Tuesday, 3-10-09.

Long-Term Assignments:

Book Report: How-To, Due Tuesday, 4-7-09. Presentation required!

Upcoming reports:

April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

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March 06, 2009

Friday, 3-6-09 Homework

Math 6: Practice Workbook 11.1, p. 151-152. Due Monday, 3-9-09.

Math 7: Text 596, #8-16 evens; 597, #17-22 all. Due Monday, 3-9-09.

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 Chapter 3 of The Outsiders, take careful notes for discussion, and answer the chapter questions in your journal.

Chapter Three

1. What does Cherry explain as the difference between the socs and the greasers?
2. What does Ponyboy mean on p. 39 when he says "Johnny and I understood each other without saying anything"? Have you ever had a relationship with someone who you understood, or who understood you, without having to say anything?
3. When and how did Pony's parents die?
4. What happens when Pony comes home after his curfew?
5. Why does Johnny like it better when his father is hitting him?
6. At the end of the chapter, how does the author foreshadow that bad things are to come?

Due Monday, 3-9-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: New word list Monday!

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: Study for Chapter 4 test on Monday, 3-9-09.

Long-Term Assignments:

Book Report: How-To, Due Tuesday, 4-7-09. Presentation required!

Upcoming reports:

April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

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March 05, 2009

Spelling/Vocab Thursday, 3-5-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 3-2-09, with class definitions:

bickering: v, having a petty argument or squabble.
cowlick: n, an unruly tuft of hair.
finality: n, concluding or closure.
gallantly: adv, in a brave, courteous, noble way.
gingerly: adv, with great care or caution.
impersonally: adv, without showing emotion, sympathy, or warmth.
irresistibly: adv, too strong to pass up.
muttered: v, speaking in a low, indistinct tone.
nonchalantly: adv, casually indifferent, not interested.
reckless: adj, careless, irresponsible, not caring about consequences.
reputation: n, a general opinion of a person or thing.
sagely: adv, in a way that shows wisdom or good judgment.
sarcasm: n, sneering or cutting remark.
sympathetic: adj, showing agreement, favor, or approval
unfathomable: adj, impossible to understand or comprehend.

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

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Thursday, 3-5-09 Homework

Math 6: Text 506, #8-15. Due Friday, 3-6-09.

Math 7:None tonight.

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 Chapter 2 of The Outsiders, take careful notes for discussion, and answer the chapter questions in your journal.

Chapter Two

1. Who is the fuzz? (p. 20)
2. Are the names Ponyboy and Sodapop nicknames? Explain.
3. Who are Cherry and Marcia?
4. Why doesn't Ponyboy like referring to Sodapop as a dropout?
5. What is Ponyboy comparing Two-Bit to when he calls him a "chessy
cat" on page 27? What figure of speech is this besides a
simile?
6. What is "a weed" slang for in 1967?
7. Why does Dally look sick now (p. 33)?
8. What literary device does the author use to describe Johnny's
mugging (pgs. 31-34)?

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 3-2-09, with class definitions:

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

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: How-To, Due Tuesday, 4-7-09. Presentation required!

Upcoming reports:

April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

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March 04, 2009

Spelling/Vocab 3-4-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 3-2-09, with class definitions:

Write a sentence for each word. Due Thursday, 3-5-09.

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Wednesday, 3-4-09 Homework

Math 6: Text, p. 503, Read Developing Concepts, Chapter 11. Do p.503, #1-5. Due Thursday, 3-5-09.

Math 7:None tonight.

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 Chapter 1 of The Outsiders, take careful notes for discussion, and answer the chapter questions in your journal.

Chapter 1 Questions:

1. Describe each of the characters and their relationship with one
another.
2. Who are the socs? Who are the greasers?
3. How do Ponyboy's relationships with Darry and Sodapop differ?
Explain.
4. Why is the 'gang' important to Johnny?
5. How does Ponyboy react to what Sodapop tells him about Darry?
6. Do you think Darry loves Ponyboy? Why does he treat Ponyboy the
way he does?
7. What does Ponyboy mean on page 18 when he says, "I lie to myself all the time"? Do you ever lie to yourself? Why?

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 3-2-09, with class definitions:

Write a sentence for each word. Due Thursday, 3-5-09.

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: How-To, Due Tuesday, 4-7-09. Presentation required!

Upcoming reports:

April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

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March 03, 2009

Spelling/Vocab Tuesday, 3-3-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 3-2-09:

muttered
cowlick
reckless
sympathetic
unfathomable
irresistibly
reputation
gingerly
sagely
sarcasm
nonchalantly
finality
bickering
gallantly
impersonally

Look up definitions for each word. Due Wednesday, 3-4-09.

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Tuesday, 3-3-09 Homework

Math 6: Text 299, #17-20; Text 577, #44-49. Due Wednesday, 3-4-09. Study for 6.6 quiz on Wednesday, 3-4-09.

Math 7: Practice Workbook 11.6, p. 181-182, but skip #5-7 & #18-20. Due Wednesday, 3-4-09. Study for 11.6 Quiz on Wednesday, 3-4-09.

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: Word list for the week of 3-2-09:

muttered
cowlick
reckless
sympathetic
unfathomable
irresistibly
reputation
gingerly
sagely
sarcasm
nonchalantly
finality
bickering
gallantly
impersonally

Look up definitions for each word. Due Wednesday, 3-4-09.

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: How-To, Due Tuesday, 4-7-09. Presentation required!

Upcoming reports:

April: Science Fiction
May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

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March 02, 2009

Spelling/Vocab, Monday, 3-2-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 3-2-09:

muttered
cowlick
reckless
sympathetic
unfathomable
irresistibly
reputation
gingerly
sagely
sarcasm
nonchalantly
finality, c
bickering
gallantly
impersonally

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

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Monday, 3-2-09 Homework

Math 6: Text 294-295, #7-19 all. Due Tuesday, 3-3-09.

Math 7: Text 591, #12-26 evens. Due Tuesday, 3-3-09.
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: Word list for the week of 3-2-09:

muttered
cowlick
reckless
sympathetic
unfathomable
irresistibly
reputation
gingerly
sagely
sarcasm
nonchalantly
finality, c
bickering
gallantly
impersonally

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

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.