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May 28, 2009

Spelling/Vocabulary Thursday, 5-28-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 5-26-09, with class definitions:

advantage, n, a beneficial circumstance.
agony: n, great physical pain or suffering.
anorak: n, a hooded, pullover jacket.
bleak: adj, gloomy, dreary or depressing.
impertinent: adj, rude, insolent, or impudent.
incline: n, a slope or slant.
strangulation: n, the act or cutting off air to the lungs; choke
submission: n, the act of yielding, surrendering, or being obedient.
tattered: adj, torn or ragged.
unconscious: adj, knocked out, insensible.

This week's spelling/vocabulary homework & schedule:
Thursday: Write each word 3X. Study for test. Due Friday
Friday: Spelling/vocabulary test. Hand in week's homework.

Posted by MichaelK at 04:47 PM | Comments (0)

Thursday, 5-28-09 Homework

Math 6: Text 485 #1-6 & 8-10. Due Friday, 5-29-09.

Math 7: Text 462 #8-22. Due Friday, 5-29-09.

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: Review notes for Dogsong end of book test on Friday, 5-29-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 5-26-09, with class definitions:

This week's spelling/vocabulary homework & schedule:
Thursday: Write each word 3X. Study for test. Due Friday
Friday: Spelling/vocabulary test. Hand in week's homework.

Writing: None tonight.

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

History: Complete Reading Notes for Chapter 19 in Interactive Notebook. Due Friday, 5-29-09.

Long-Term Assignments:

Book Report: Death, Grief & Loss Due Tuesday, 6-2-09. Presentation required.

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

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

May 27, 2009

Spelling/Vocab Wednesday, 5-27-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 5-26-09, with class definitions:

advantage, n, a beneficial circumstance.
agony: n, great physical pain or suffering.
anorak: n, a hooded, pullover jacket.
bleak: adj, gloomy, dreary or depressing.
impertinent: adj, rude, insolent, or impudent.
incline: n, a slope or slant.
strangulation: n, the act or cutting off air to the lungs; choke.
submission: n, the act of yielding, surrendering, or being obedient.
tattered: adj, torn or ragged.
unconscious: adj, knocked out, insensible.

This week's spelling/vocabulary homework & schedule:
Wednesday: Write a sentence for each word. Due Thursday.
Thursday: Write each word 3X. Study for test. Due Friday
Friday: Spelling/vocabulary test. Hand in week's homework.

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

Wednesday, 5-27-09 Homework

Math 6: None tonight.

Math 7: None tonight.

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 Part III of Dogsong. Take careful notes for class discussion. Due Thursday, 5-28-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 5-26-09, with class definitions:

Writing: None tonight.

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

History: None tonight.

Long-Term Assignments:

Book Report: Death, Grief & Loss Due Tuesday, 6-2-09. Presentation required.

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

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

May 26, 2009

Spelling/Vocabulary Tuesday, 5-26-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 5-26-09:
strangulation
advantage
submission
incline
unconscious
anorak
tattered
agony
bleak
impertinent

This week's spelling/vocabulary homework & schedule:
Tuesday: Syllables, accent marks, alphabetize list, & write a definition for each word. Due Wednesday.
Wednesday: Write a sentence for each word. Due Thursday.
Thursday: Write each word 3X. Study for test. Due Friday
Friday: Spelling/vocabulary test. Hand in week's homework.

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

Tuesday, 5-26-09 Homework

Math 6: Text 441 Chapter test #20-30. Due Wednesday, 5-27-09. 9.6 quiz on Wednesday, 5-27-09.

Math 7: Text 553 #6-11. Due Wednesday, 5-27-09. Study for 10.4 quiz on Wednesday, 5-27-09.

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 14 of Dogsong, p. 150-162. Take careful notes for class discussion. Due Thursday, 5-21-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 5-26-09:
strangulation
advantage
submission
incline
unconscious
anorak
tattered
agony
bleak
impertinent

Writing: None tonight.

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

History: Finish Geography Challenge, Interactive Notebook p. 128 & Chapter 19 Preview, Interactive Notebook p. 130. Due Wednesday, 5-27-09.

Long-Term Assignments:

Book Report: Death, Grief & Loss Due Tuesday, 6-2-09. Presentation required.

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

Posted by MichaelK at 04:15 PM | Comments (0)

May 21, 2009

Thursday, 5-21-09

Math 6: Text 442 Chapter test #1-17. Due Tuesday, 5-26-09.

Math 7: Practice Workbook 10.4 & 10.5. (Skip #7-9 on PWB 10.4) Due Tuesday, 5-26-09. Study for 10.4-10.5 quiz on Wednesday, 5-27-09.

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 14 of Dogsong, p. 139-150. Take careful notes for class discussion. Due Thursday, 5-21-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: New word list Tuesday, 5-26-09.
Writing: Expository Essay on Pinnacles trip. Due dates are as follows:
Tuesday, 5-26-09: final copy, including all drafts & outline

Format for final draft of essay:

1. 12-point Times Roman for body; 16-point Times Roman bold for title.
2. Double-spaced
3. 1-inch margins
4. Submit paper in this order:
a. Purple sheet on top
b. Final draft
c. First draft
d. Intro
e. Outline/graphic organizer.

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: Finish piece for open house. Due Tuesday, 5-26-09.

History: Study for Chapter 17 test on Tuesday, 5-26-09.

Long-Term Assignments:

Book Report: Death, Grief & Loss Due Tuesday, 6-2-09. Presentation required.

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

Posted by MichaelK at 03:45 PM | Comments (0)

May 20, 2009

Spelling/Vocabulary Wednesday, 5-20-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 5-18-09, with class definitions:

hallucinate: v, to see or hear something not really there.
liberally: adv, plentiful, generous, or ample.
puny: adj, very small, tiny or weak.
ravenous: adj, very hungry
regaining: v, getting back to or reaching again.
rendered: v, obtained by melting
resistance: n, a force that hinders or opposes motion
stature: n, development, growth, or level of attainment
substance: n, real or essential part of something
unease: n, distress or discomfort

This week's spelling/vocabulary homework & schedule:
Wednesday: Write each word 3X. Study for test. Due Thursday.
Thursday: Spelling/vocabulary test. Hand in week's homework.

Posted by MichaelK at 04:43 PM | Comments (0)

Wednesday, 5-20-09 Homework

Math 6: Practice Workbook 9.6, p. 133-134. Due Thursday, 5-21-09.

Math 7: Do 4-page volume & area worksheet. Skip #7-11 on p. 3 and 15-19 on p. 4. Due Thursday, 5-21-09.

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 13 of Dogsong. Take careful notes for class discussion. Due Thursday, 5-21-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 5-18-09, with class definitions:

This week's spelling/vocabulary homework & schedule:
Wednesday: Write each word 3X. Study for test. Due Thursday.
Thursday: Spelling/vocabulary test. Hand in week's homework.

Writing: Expository Essay on Pinnacles trip. Due dates are as follows:
Thursday, 5-21-09: edit partner's paper
Tuesday, 5-26-09: final copy, including all drafts & outline

Format for final draft of essay:

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 17 test on Tuesday, 5-26-09.

Long-Term Assignments:

Book Report: Death, Grief & Loss Due Tuesday, 6-2-09. Presentation required.

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

Posted by MichaelK at 04:33 PM | Comments (0)

May 19, 2009

Spelling/Vocabulary Tuesday, 5-19-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 5-18-09:

liberally
unease
regaining
rendered
substance
puny
stature
ravenous
resistance
hallucinate

This week's spelling/vocabulary homework & schedule:
Tuesday: Write a sentence for each word. Due Wednesday.
Wednesday: Write each word 3X. Study for test. Due Thursday.
Thursday: Spelling/vocabulary test. Hand in week's homework.

Posted by MichaelK at 03:55 PM | Comments (0)

Tuesday, 5-19-09 Homework

Math 6: Text 583 #29-40. Due Wednesday, 5-20-09.

Math 7: Text 532 #1-16. Due Wednesday, 5-20-09.

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 Dogsong. Take careful notes for class discussion. Due Wednesday, 5-20-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 5-18-09:

liberally
unease
regaining
rendered
substance
puny
stature
ravenous
resistance
hallucinate

Writing: Expository Essay on Pinnacles trip. Due dates are as follows:
Wednesday, 5-20-09: first draft
Thursday, 5-21-09: edit partner's paper
Tuesday, 5-26-09: final copy, including all drafts & outline

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 17 test on Thursday, 5-21-09.

Long-Term Assignments:

Book Report: Death, Grief & Loss Due Tuesday, 6-2-09. Presentation required.

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

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

May 18, 2009

Spelling/Vocabulary Monday, 5-18-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 5-18-09:

liberally
unease
regaining
rendered
substance
puny
stature
ravenous
resistance
hallucinate

This week's spelling/vocabulary homework & schedule:
Monday: Syllables, accent marks, alphabetize list, & write a definition for each word. Due Tuesday.
Tuesday: Write a sentence for each word. Due Wednesday.
Wednesday: Write each word 3X. Study for test. Due Thursday.
Thursday: Spelling/vocabulary test. Hand in week's homework.

Posted by MichaelK at 03:06 PM | Comments (0)

Monday, 5-18-09 Homework

Math 6: Text 582-583 #16-27. Due Tuesday, 5-19-09. Study for 9.4 Quiz on Tuesday, 5-19-09.

Math 7: Text 708 #1-20. Study for 10.2 Quiz on Tuesday, 5-19-09.

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 Dogsong. Take careful notes for class discussion. Due Tuesday, 5-19-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 5-18-09:

liberally
unease
regaining
rendered
substance
puny
stature
ravenous
resistance
hallucinate

Writing: Expository Essay on Pinnacles trip. Due dates are as follows:
Tuesday, 5-19-09: intro & outline
Wednesday, 5-20-09: first draft
Thursday, 5-21-09: edit partner's paper
Tuesday, 5-26-09: final copy, including all drafts & outline

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: Death, Grief & Loss Due Tuesday, 6-2-09. Presentation required.

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

Posted by MichaelK at 02:53 PM | Comments (0)

May 11, 2009

Monday, 5-11-09 Homework

Pinnacles Field Trip Tuesday, 5-11 to Friday, 5-14-09.

Math 6: None tonight.

Math 7: None tonight.

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 Dogsong. Take careful notes for class discussion. Due Monday, 5-18-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: New list Monday, 5-18-09.

Writing:
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 Interactive Notebook 17.2-17.4. Due Monday, 5-18-09.

Long-Term Assignments:

Book Report: Death, Grief & Loss Due Tuesday, 6-2-09. Presentation required.

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

Posted by MichaelK at 09:39 PM | Comments (0)

May 08, 2009

Friday, 5-8-09 Homework

Math 6: None tonight.

Math 7: Practice Workbook 10.3. Due Monday, 5-11-09.

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 Dogsong. Take careful notes for class discussion. Due Monday, 5-11-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: New list Monday, 5-18-09.

Writing:
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: Death, Grief & Loss Due Tuesday, 6-2-09. Presentation required.

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

Posted by MichaelK at 05:59 PM | Comments (0)

May 07, 2009

Spelling/Vocab Thursday, 5-7-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 5-4-09:

trance
sinew
discourteous
stanchions
gaggle
disengaged
slavering
hunkered
hummock
careening
diminished
wraiths
shaman
debated
lance (noun)

This week's spelling/vocabulary homework & schedule:
Thursday: Write each word 3X. Study for test. Due Friday.
Friday: Spelling/vocabulary test. Hand in week's homework.

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

Thursday, 5-7-09 Homework

Math 6: Practice Workbook 9.4, p. 129-130. Due Friday, 5-8-09.

Math 7: Text 525-526 #1-12. Due Friday, 5-8-09.

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 Chapter 8 of Dogsong. Take careful notes for class discussion. Due Friday, 5-8-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 5-4-09:

trance
sinew
discourteous
stanchions
gaggle
disengaged
slavering
hunkered
hummock
careening
diminished
wraiths
shaman
debated
lance (noun)

This week's spelling/vocabulary homework & schedule:
Thursday: Write each word 3X. Study for test. Due Friday.
Friday: Spelling/vocabulary test. Hand in week's homework.

Writing:
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 Preview 17 Interactive Notebook. Due Friday, 5-8-09.

Long-Term Assignments:

Book Report: Death, Grief & Loss Due Tuesday, 6-2-09. Presentation required.

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

Posted by MichaelK at 05:01 PM | Comments (0)

May 06, 2009

Spelling/Vocab Wednesday, 5-6-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 5-4-09:

trance
sinew
discourteous
stanchions
gaggle
disengaged
slavering
hunkered
hummock
careening
diminished
wraiths
shaman
debated
lance (noun)

This week's spelling/vocabulary homework & schedule:
Wednesday: Write a sentence for each word. Due Thursday.
Thursday: Write each word 3X. Study for test. Due Friday.
Friday: Spelling/vocabulary test. Hand in week's homework.

Posted by MichaelK at 03:11 PM | Comments (0)

Wednesday, 5-6-09 Homework

Math 6: Text 425 #1-13. Due Thursday, 5-7-09.

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 7 of Dogsong. Take careful notes for class discussion. Due Thursday, 5-7-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 5-4-09:

trance
sinew
discourteous
stanchions
gaggle
disengaged
slavering
hunkered
hummock
careening
diminished
wraiths
shaman
debated
lance (noun)

Writing:
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: Death, Grief & Loss Due Tuesday, 6-2-09. Presentation required.

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

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

May 05, 2009

Spelling/Vocab Tuesday, 5-6-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 5-4-09:

trance
sinew
discourteous
stanchions
gaggle
disengaged
slavering
hunkered
hummock
careening
diminished
wraiths
shaman
debated
lance (noun)

This week's spelling/vocabulary homework & schedule:
Tuesday: Write definitions for each word. Due Wednesday.
Wednesday: Write a sentence for each word. Due Thursday.
Thursday: Write each word 3X. Study for test. Due Friday.
Friday: Spelling/vocabulary test. Hand in week's homework.

Posted by MichaelK at 03:08 PM | Comments (0)

Tuesday, 5-5-09

Math 6: Text 438-439 #1-13. Due Wednesday, 5-6-09. Study for 9.2 Quiz on Wednesday, 5-6-09.

Math 7: Text 705 #27-30. Due Wednesday, 5-6-09. Study for 8.5 Mini Quiz on Wednesday, 5-6-09.

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 Chapter 6 of Dogsong. Take careful notes for class discussion. Due Tuesday, 5-5-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 5-4-09:

trance
sinew
discourteous
stanchions
gaggle
disengaged
slavering
hunkered
hummock
careening
diminished
wraiths
shaman
debated
lance (noun)

Writing:
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 Interactive Notebook and study for Chapter 16 test Wednesday, 5-6-09.

Long-Term Assignments:

Book Report: Science Fiction, due Tuesday, 5-5-09.

Upcoming reports:

May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

Posted by MichaelK at 02:46 PM | Comments (0)

May 04, 2009

Spelling/Vocab Monday, 5-4-09

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 5-4-09:

trance
sinew
discourteous
stanchions
gaggle
disengaged
slavering
hunkered
hummock
careening
diminished
wraiths
shaman
debated
lance (noun)

This week's spelling/vocabulary homework & schedule:
Monday: Syllables, accent marks, alphabetize list. Due Tuesday.
Tuesday: Write definitions for each word. Due Wednesday.
Wednesday: Write a sentence for each word. Due Thursday.
Thursday: Write each word 3X. Study for test. Due Friday.
Friday: Spelling/vocabulary test. Hand in week's homework.

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Monday, 5-4-09 Homework

Math 6: Text 420 #1-13. Due Tuesday, 5-5-09.

Math 7: Text 414-415 #1-18. Due Tuesday, 5-5-09.

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 Chapter 5 of Dogsong. Take careful notes for class discussion. Due Tuesday, 5-5-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 5-4-09:

trance
sinew
discourteous
stanchions
gaggle
disengaged
slavering
hunkered
hummock
careening
diminished
wraiths
shaman
debated
lance (noun)

Writing:
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 Interactive Notebook and study for Chapter 16 test Wednesday, 5-6-09.

Long-Term Assignments:

Book Report: Science Fiction, due Tuesday, 5-5-09.

Upcoming reports:

May: Death, Grief & Loss

Announcements:
Snack Bar every Tuesday & Thursday at lunch!

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May 01, 2009

Friday, 5-1-09 Homework

Math 6: Practice Workbook 9.2. Due Monday, 5-4-09.

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 4 of Dogsong. Take careful notes for class discussion. Due Monday, 5-4-09.

Spelling/Vocabulary: New word list Monday!

Writing:
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.