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November 30, 2009
Monday, 11-30-09 Homework
Math 7: Workbook 250, all. Due Tuesday, 12-1-09. Study for Chapter 2.9 Mini Quiz Tuesday, 12-1-09.
Math 6: Text 190, #13-43 odds. Due Tuesday, 12-1-09. Study for Chapter 4.4 Mini Quiz Tuesday, 12-1-09.
English: Read Chapter 9 of The Golden Goblet. Take careful notes for class discussion. Due Tuesday, 12-1-09.
Check the links below for information on Ancient Egypt.
Look here for help with unfamiliar words found in the novel: http://mssantobookclub.pbworks.com/
Look at Ancient Egypt websites here: http://www.omnibusol.com/anegypt.html#egypt
Great web-based mind-mapping program here: http://mywebspiration.com Mywebspiration is ideal for making character webs, plot summaries, and just about anything that requires a good graphic organizer.
Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 11-30-09, with page references from The Golden Goblet; due dates for assignments below.
menial-104
drover-120
pervading-125
intrusion-126
composedly-129
contemptuously-104
kinsman-122
diffidently-125
self-recrimination-127
admonishing-130
meandering-106
austere-126
wrought-127
belligerent-108
diligence-129
Due dates for spelling/vocabulary assignments:
Tuesday, 12-1-09: alphabetize list, syllables, note accents.
Wednesday 12-2-09: definitions & parts of speech. (we will develop class definitions as well.)
Thursday, 12-3-09: sentences using each word.
Friday: Write 3X; spelling/vocabulary test.
History: Read & take notes on Chapter 6.1-6.10 by Friday, 12-4-09.
Long-Term Assignments:
Historical Fiction Book Report, due Tuesday, 12-1-09.
For copies of book report instruction sheets and the 2009-2010 book report list, look here: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/book-reports
Announcements:
Many documents can be found on my Google site: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/
Posted by MichaelK at 04:19 PM | Comments (0)
November 20, 2009
Friday, 11-20-09
Have a good break!
Math 7: Workbook 38-39 all. Due Monday, 11-30-09.
Math 6: Text 190, #12-27 all. Due Monday, 11-30-09.
English: Read Chapter 8 of The Golden Goblet. Take careful notes for class discussion. Due Monday, 11-30-09.
Check the links below for information on Ancient Egypt.
Look here for help with unfamiliar words found in the novel: http://mssantobookclub.pbworks.com/
Look at Ancient Egypt websites here: http://www.omnibusol.com/anegypt.html#egypt
Great web-based mind-mapping program here: http://mywebspiration.com Mywebspiration is ideal for making character webs, plot summaries, and just about anything that requires a good graphic organizer.
History: None tonight.
Long-Term Assignments:
Historical Fiction Book Report, due Tuesday, 12-1-09.
For copies of book report instruction sheets and the 2009-2010 book report list, look here: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/book-reports
Announcements:
Many documents can be found on my Google site: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/
Posted by MichaelK at 02:03 PM | Comments (0)
November 19, 2009
Thursday, 11-19-09 Homework
Math 7: Workbook 249, #1-15 all. Due Friday, 11-20-09.
Math 6: None tonight.
English: Read Chapter 7 of The Golden Goblet. Take careful notes for class discussion. Due Friday, 11-20-09.
Check the links below for information on Ancient Egypt.
Look here for help with unfamiliar words found in the novel: http://mssantobookclub.pbworks.com/
Look at Ancient Egypt websites here: http://www.omnibusol.com/anegypt.html#egypt
Great web-based mind-mapping program here: http://mywebspiration.com Mywebspiration is ideal for making character webs, plot summaries, and just about anything that requires a good graphic organizer.
History: None tonight.
Long-Term Assignments:
Historical Fiction Book Report, due Tuesday, 12-1-09.
For copies of book report instruction sheets and the 2009-2010 book report list, look here: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/book-reports
Announcements:
Many documents can be found on my Google site: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/
Posted by MichaelK at 05:53 PM | Comments (0)
November 16, 2009
Wednesday, 11-18-09 Homework
Math 7: Text 108, #5-12 all & 15-23 odds. Due Thursday, 11-19-09.
Math 6: Text 182, #18-14 evens & #27-31 odds. Do each problem 2 ways: with mixed numbers & with improper fractions. Due Thursday, 11-19-09.
English: Read Chapter 6 of The Golden Goblet. Take careful notes for class discussion. Pretending you are Ranofer, write a journal entry that describes a typical day for him (after Chapter 6.) Due Thursday, 11-19-09. Check the links below for information on Ancient Egypt.
Look here for help with unfamiliar words found in the novel: http://mssantobookclub.pbworks.com/
Look at Ancient Egypt websites here: http://www.omnibusol.com/anegypt.html#egypt
Great web-based mind-mapping program here: http://mywebspiration.com Mywebspiration is ideal for making character webs, plot summaries, and just about anything that requires a good graphic organizer.
Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 11-16-09, with due dates for assignments:
humiliating-16
brusquely-22
jocular-29
extricated-33
reproach-42
ingot-7
ingratiatingly-10
sidle-12
annealing-17
awesome-27
irresolute-29
temerity-34
deigning-42
chided-55
gawking-55
Due dates for spelling/vocabulary assignments, week of 11-16-09:
Monday, 11-16-09: syllables, accents, alphabetize list.
Tuesday, 11-17-09: look up definitions and part of speech for each word. We will create class definitions for sentences.
Wednesday, 11-18-09: Write a sentence for each word.
Thursday, 11-19-09: Write each word 3X. Hand in spelling/vocab homework assignments. Spelling/vocabulary test on Thursday, 11-19-09.
Writing:Bring in a spiral notebook for writing workshop.
History: Study for Chapter 5 Test on Thursday, 11-19-09. A copy of the Chapter 5 study guide is here: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/history
Long-Term Assignments:
Historical Fiction Book Report, due Tuesday, 12-1-09.
For copies of book report instruction sheets and the 2009-2010 book report list, look here: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/book-reports
Announcements:
Many documents can be found on my Google site: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/
Posted by MichaelK at 05:55 PM | Comments (0)
November 13, 2009
Friday, 11-13-09 Homework
Math 7: Workbook 26-27, all exercises & Workbook 237 all. Due Monday, 11-16-09.
Math 6: Finish 4-2 Problem Solving sheet, #1-8. Be sure to write out all steps of problem-solving process. Due Monday, 11-16-09.
English: Read Chapter 5 of The Golden Goblet. Take careful notes for class discussion. Due Tuesday, 11-17-09. Check the links below for information on Ancient Egypt.
Look here for help with unfamiliar words found in the novel: http://mssantobookclub.pbworks.com/
Look at Ancient Egypt websites here: http://www.omnibusol.com/anegypt.html#egypt
Great web-based mind-mapping program here: http://mywebspiration.com Mywebspiration is ideal for making character webs, plot summaries, and just about anything that requires a good graphic organizer.
Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 11-16-09, with page references from The Golden Goblet and due dates for spelling/vocabulary assignments:
humiliating-16
brusquely-22
jocular-29
extricated-33
reproach-42
ingot-7
ingratiatingly-10
sidle-12
annealing-17
awesome-27
irresolute-29
temerity-34
deigning-42
chided-55
gawking-55
Due dates for spelling/vocabulary assignments, week of 11-16-09:
Monday, 11-16-09: syllables, accents, alphabetize list.
Tuesday, 11-17-09: look up definitions and part of speech for each word. We will create class definitions for sentences.
Wednesday, 11-18-09: Write a sentence for each word.
Thursday, 11-19-09: Write each word 3X. Hand in spelling/vocab homework assignments. Spelling/vocabulary test on Thursday, 11-19-09.
Writing:Bring in a spiral notebook for writing workshop. Due Monday, 11-16-09.
History: None tonight.
Long-Term Assignments:
Historical Fiction Book Report, due Tuesday, 12-1-09.
For copies of book report instruction sheets and the 2009-2010 book report list, look here: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/book-reports
Announcements:
Many documents can be found on my Google site: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/
Dance permission slip is here: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/documents
Posted by MichaelK at 04:18 PM | Comments (0)
November 11, 2009
Tuesday, 11-10-09 Homework
Math 7: Workbook 25, all exercises. Text 118, #17-23. Due Thursday, 11-12-09. Mini Quiz on Chapter 2.2 on Thursday, 11-12-09.
Math 6: None tonight.
English: Read to end of Chapter 3 of The Golden Goblet. Take careful notes for class discussion. Due Thursday, 11-12-09. Check the links below for information on Ancient Egypt.
Look here for help with unfamiliar words found in the novel: http://mssantobookclub.pbworks.com/
Look at Ancient Egypt websites here: http://www.omnibusol.com/anegypt.html#egypt
Great web-based mind-mapping program here: http://mywebspiration.com Mywebspiration is ideal for making character webs, plot summaries, and just about anything that requires a good graphic organizer.
Spelling/Vocabulary: New word list Friday!
History: None tonight.
Long-Term Assignments:
Historical Fiction Book Report, due Tuesday, 12-1-09.
For copies of book report instruction sheets and the 2009-2010 book report list, look here: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/book-reports
Announcements:
Many documents can be found on my Google site: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/
Dance permission slip is here: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/documents
Posted by MichaelK at 12:29 PM | Comments (0)
November 09, 2009
Spelling/Vocabulary, week of 11-9-09
Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list with class definitions from The Golden Goblet & due dates for the week of 11-9-09:
adder: n, a venomous viper; a snake.
aghast: adj, struck with amazement, terror or horror; shocked.
artisans: n, a skilled worker; a craftsman.
beneficently: adv, in a way that is kind or charitable.
crucible: n, a container for melting metal or other substances.
fathom: v, to come to understand.
hewn: v, gave form or shape to; carved.
ingrate: n, an ungrateful person.
molten: adj, fused or liquefied by heat; melted
revered: adj, worthy of honor.
servility: n, submission or subservience; obsequious
sibilant: adj, a sound resembling s or sh; hissing.
speculative: adj, marked by questioning curiosity.
surly: adj, bad-tempered and unfriendly.
treacherous: adj, likely to betray trust; unreliable.
Due dates:
Thursday, 11-5-09: Alphabetize list, break into syllables, note accent marks.
Friday, 11-6-09: Definitions & parts of speech. (We will develop class definitions during this class.)
Monday, 11-9-09: Write a sentence for each word using class definitions.
Tuesday, 11-10-09: Write each word 3 times; study for spelling/vocabulary test.
NOTE DATE CHANGE: Tuesday, 11-10-09: Spelling/vocabulary test.
Posted by MichaelK at 04:24 PM | Comments (0)
Monday, 11-9-09 Homework
Math 7: Workbook 235, all exercises. Due Tuesday, 11-10-09.
Math 6: Chapter 3 Review sheet, all exercises. Chapter 3 test will be on Tuesday, 11-10-09. Download Mr. K's study guide here: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6
English: Read to p. 52 in Chapter 3 of The Golden Goblet. Take careful notes for class discussion. Due Tuesday, 11-10-09. Check the links below for information on Ancient Egypt.
Look here for help with unfamiliar words found in the novel: http://mssantobookclub.pbworks.com/
Look at Ancient Egypt websites here: http://www.omnibusol.com/anegypt.html#egypt
Great web-based mind-mapping program here: http://mywebspiration.com Mywebspiration is ideal for making character webs, plot summaries, and just about anything that requires a good graphic organizer.
Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list with class definitions from The Golden Goblet & due dates for the week of 11-9-09:
adder: n, a venomous viper; a snake.
aghast: adj, struck with amazement, terror or horror; shocked.
artisans: n, a skilled worker; a craftsman.
beneficently: adv, in a way that is kind or charitable.
crucible: n, a container for melting metal or other substances.
fathom: v, to come to understand.
hewn: v, gave form or shape to; carved.
ingrate: n, an ungrateful person.
molten: adj, fused or liquefied by heat; melted
revered: adj, worthy of honor.
servility: n, submission or subservience; obsequious
sibilant: adj, a sound resembling s or sh; hissing.
speculative: adj, marked by questioning curiosity.
surly: adj, bad-tempered and unfriendly.
treacherous: adj, likely to betray trust; unreliable.
Due dates:
Thursday, 11-5-09: Alphabetize list, break into syllables, note accent marks.
Friday, 11-6-09: Definitions & parts of speech. (We will develop class definitions during this class.)
Monday, 11-9-09: Write a sentence for each word using class definitions.
Tuesday, 11-10-09: Write each word 3 times; study for spelling/vocabulary test.
NOTE DATE CHANGE: Tuesday, 11-10-09: Spelling/vocabulary test.
History: None tonight.
Long-Term Assignments:
Historical Fiction Book Report, due Tuesday, 12-1-09.
For copies of book report instruction sheets and the 2009-2010 book report list, look here: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/book-reports
Announcements:
Many documents can be found on my Google site: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/
Dance permission slip is here: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/documents
Posted by MichaelK at 03:07 PM | Comments (0)
November 06, 2009
Friday, 11-6-09 Homework
Math 7: Text 76, #5-37 odds. Due Monday, 11-9-09.
Math 6: Chapter 3 Study Guide & Review, Text 158-160. Do half of the exercises for each of the sections in the chapter. Due Monday, 11-9-09. Chapter 3 test will be on Tuesday, 11-10-09. Download Mr. K's study guide here: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6
English: Read to the end of Chapter 2 of The Golden Goblet. Take careful notes for class discussion. Due Monday, 11-9-09. Check the links below for information on Ancient Egypt.
Look here for help with unfamiliar words found in the novel: http://mssantobookclub.pbworks.com/
Look at Ancient Egypt websites here: http://www.omnibusol.com/anegypt.html#egypt
Great web-based mind-mapping program here: http://mywebspiration.com Mywebspiration is ideal for making character webs, plot summaries, and just about anything that requires a good graphic organizer.
Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list with page numbers from The Golden Goblet & due dates for the week of 11-9-09:
molten-7
sibilant-10
adder-12
aghast-18
speculative-34
crucible-7
beneficently-8
revered-11
treacherous-15
surly-20
artisans-28
hewn-33
ingrate-36
fathom-9
servility-11
Due dates:
Thursday, 11-5-09: Alphabetize list, break into syllables, note accent marks.
Friday, 11-6-09: Definitions & parts of speech. (We will develop class definitions during this class.)
Monday, 11-9-09: Write a sentence for each word using class definitions.
Tuesday, 11-9-09: Write each word 3 times; study for spelling/vocabulary test.
Thursday, 11-12-09: Spelling/vocabulary test.
History: None tonight.
Long-Term Assignments:
Historical Fiction Book Report, due Tuesday, 12-1-09.
For copies of book report instruction sheets and the 2009-2010 book report list, look here: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/book-reports
Announcements:
Many documents can be found on my Google site: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/
Dance permission slip is here: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/documents
Posted by MichaelK at 01:01 PM | Comments (0)
November 05, 2009
Thursday, 11-5-09 Homework
Math 7: Workbook, p. 24 all, p.25 example 3. Due Friday, 11-6-09.
Math 6: Text 152, #2-28 evens. Finish Practice Sheet A from Thursday's class. Due Friday, 11-6-09. Mini Quiz on Chapter 3.6 on Friday, 11-6-09.
English: Read p. 27-35 of The Golden Goblet. Take careful notes for class discussion tomorrow. Due Friday, 11-6-09. Check the links below for information on Ancient Egypt.
Look here for help with unfamiliar words found in the novel: http://mssantobookclub.pbworks.com/
Look at Ancient Egypt websites here: http://www.omnibusol.com/anegypt.html#egypt
Great web-based mind-mapping program here: http://mywebspiration.com Mywebspiration is ideal for making character webs, plot summaries, and just about anything that requires a good graphic organizer.
Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list with page numbers from The Golden Goblet & due dates for the week of 11-9-09:
molten-7
sibilant-10
adder-12
aghast-18
speculative-34
crucible-7
beneficently-8
revered-11
treacherous-15
surly-20
artisans-28
hewn-33
ingrate-36
fathom-9
servility-11
Due dates:
Thursday, 11-5-09: Alphabetize list, break into syllables, note accent marks.
Friday, 11-6-09: Definitions & parts of speech. (We will develop class definitions during this class.)
Monday, 11-9-09: Write a sentence for each word using class definitions.
Tuesday, 11-9-09: Write each word 3 times; study for spelling/vocabulary test.
Thursday, 11-12-09: Spelling/vocabulary test.
Long-Term Assignments:
Historical Fiction Book Report, due Tuesday, 12-1-09.
For copies of book report instruction sheets and the 2009-2010 book report list, look here: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/book-reports
Announcements:
Many documents can be found on my Google site: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/
Dance permission slip is here: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/documents
Posted by MichaelK at 04:54 PM | Comments (0)
November 04, 2009
Spelling/Vocabulary, week of 11-9-09
Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list with page numbers from The Golden Goblet & due dates for the week of 11-9-09:
molten-7
sibilant-10
adder-12
aghast-18
speculative-34
crucible-7
beneficently-8
revered-11
treacherous-15
surly-20
artisans-28
hewn-33
ingrate-36
fathom-9
servility-11
Due dates:
Thursday, 11-5-09: Alphabetize list, break into syllables, note accent marks.
Friday, 11-6-09: Definitions & parts of speech. (We will develop class definitions during this class.)
Monday, 11-9-09: Write a sentence for each word using class definitions.
Tuesday, 11-9-09: Write each word 3 times; study for spelling/vocabulary test.
Thursday, 11-12-09: Spelling/vocabulary test.
Posted by MichaelK at 03:21 PM | Comments (0)
Wednesday, 11-4-09 Homework
Math 7: Text 278, #1-35 odds. Due Thursday, 11-5-09.
Math 6: Text 152, #1-29 odds. Due Thursday, 11-5-09.
English: Read to p. 26 of The Golden Goblet. Take careful notes for class discussion tomorrow. Due Thursday, 11-5-09. Check the links below for information on Ancient Egypt.
Look here for help with unfamiliar words found in the novel: http://mssantobookclub.pbworks.com/
Look at Ancient Egypt websites here: http://www.omnibusol.com/anegypt.html#egypt
Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list with page numbers from The Golden Goblet & due dates for the week of 11-9-09:
molten-7
sibilant-10
adder-12
aghast-18
speculative-34
crucible-7
beneficently-8
revered-11
treacherous-15
surly-20
artisans-28
hewn-33
ingrate-36
fathom-9
servility-11
Due dates:
Thursday, 11-5-09: Alphabetize list, break into syllables, note accent marks.
Friday, 11-6-09: Definitions & parts of speech. (We will develop class definitions during this class.)
Monday, 11-9-09: Write a sentence for each word using class definitions.
Tuesday, 11-9-09: Write each word 3 times; study for spelling/vocabulary test.
Thursday, 11-12-09: Spelling/vocabulary test.
Long-Term Assignments:
Historical Fiction Book Report, due Tuesday, 12-1-09.
For copies of book report instruction sheets and the 2009-2010 book report list, look here: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/book-reports
Announcements:
Many documents can be found on my Google site: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/
Dance permission slip is here: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/documents
Posted by MichaelK at 02:50 PM | Comments (0)
November 03, 2009
Tuesday, 11-3-09
Math 7: Chapter 5 Cumulative Review sheet, #1-20. Due Wednesday, 11-4-09.
Math 6: None tonight.
English: Read to p. 18 of The Golden Goblet. Take careful notes for class discussion tomorrow. Due Wednesday, 11-4-09. Look here for help with unfamiliar words found in the novel: http://mssantobookclub.pbworks.com/
Spelling/Vocabulary: None tonight.
History: Study for Chapter 4 test, Wednesday, 11-4-09.
Long-Term Assignments:
Historical Fiction Book Report, due Tuesday, 12-1-09.
For copies of book report instruction sheets and the 2009-2010 book report list, look here: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/book-reports
Announcements:
Many documents can be found on my Google site: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/
Dance permission slip is here: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/documents
Posted by MichaelK at 03:47 PM | Comments (0)