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March 31, 2010

Wednesday, 3-31-10 Homework

Math 7: None tonight--District Assessment. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7

Math 6: None tonight--District Assessment. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6

English: Read Chapter 22 of Mara, Daughter of the Nile. Answer questions for Chapter 22 in the packet, and take careful notes for discussion. Due Friday, 4-2-10.

Check the links below for information on Ancient Egypt.

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 3-29-10, with page references from Mara, Daughter of the Nile, and due dates for spelling/vocabulary homework:

abomination-195
oppressive-195
urgency-195
reluctance-195
recoiled-196
disheveled-196
dignitaries-196
painstakingly-197
transmuted-197
unguents-198
threshing-198
taut-198
translucence-199
tranquil-199
mystic-199

Spelling/vocabulary homework due dates:
Tuesday, 3-30-10: alphabetize list, syllables, note accents.
Wednesday, 3-31-10: definitions & parts of speech. (we will develop class definitions as well.)
Thursday, 4-1-10: sentences using each word.
Friday, 4-2-10: Write 3X; spelling/vocabulary test.

History: Study for Chapter 15 Test. Study guides can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/history

Long-Term Assignments:

Ancient Egypt Research Project. Final copy of report due Friday, 4-2-10. See the following websites for information on research: http://www.crlsresearchguide.org/00_basic_steps.asp and http://elementary.oslis.org/learn-to-research

How-To Book Report, due Tuesday, 4-13-10. Presentation required.

For copies of current 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/

The current grading period ends 4-30-10.

For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/

Posted by MichaelK at 09:10 AM | Comments (0)

March 30, 2010

Tuesday, 3-30-10 Homework

Math 7: None tonight. Finish District Math Assessment Thursday, 3-31-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7

Math 6: None tonight. Finish District Math Assessment Thursday, 3-31-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6

English: None tonight.

Check the links below for information on Ancient Egypt.

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 3-29-10, with page references from Mara, Daughter of the Nile, and due dates for spelling/vocabulary homework:

History: None tonight. Study guides can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/history

Long-Term Assignments:

How-To Book Report, due Tuesday, 4-13-10. Presentation required.

For copies of current 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/

The current grading period ends 4-30-10.

For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/

Posted by MichaelK at 04:09 PM | Comments (0)

March 26, 2010

Friday, 3-26-10 Homework

Math 7: Text 396 1-12. Due Tuesday, 3-30-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7

Math 6: 9.4 RFM & Practice/Practice A&C packet. Due Tuesday, 3-30-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6

English: Read Chapter 21 of Mara, Daughter of the Nile. Answer questions for Chapter 21 in the packet, and take careful notes for discussion. Due Tuesday, 3-30-10.

Check the links below for information on Ancient Egypt.

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 3-29-10, with page references from Mara, Daughter of the Nile, and due dates for spelling/vocabulary homework:

History: None tonight. Study guides can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/history

Long-Term Assignments:

How-To Book Report, due Tuesday, 4-13-10. Presentation required.

For copies of current 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/

The current grading period ends 4-30-10.

For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/

Posted by MichaelK at 04:54 PM | Comments (0)

March 25, 2010

Thursday, 3-25-10 Homework

Math 7: Practice Workbook 386: 8.1. Due Friday, 3-26-10. 8.1 Mini Quiz on Relations & Functions on Friday, 3-26-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7

Math 6: Text EP18 11-16. (Extra Practice 18, back of book.) Due Friday, 3-26-10. 9.3 Mini Quiz on Angle Relationships on Friday, 3-26-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6

English: Read Chapter 21 of Mara, Daughter of the Nile. Answer questions for Chapter 21 in the packet, and take careful notes for discussion. Due Tuesday, 3-30-10.

Check the links below for information on Ancient Egypt.

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 3-22-10, with class definitions, page references from Mara, Daughter of the Nile, and due dates for spelling/vocabulary homework:

appalled-189: adj: shocked or dismayed; horrified
assailed-181, v: overwhelmed the mind or senses
commendable-189, adj, honorable or praiseworthy
indifference-189, n: having a lack of interest or concern
indignantly-186, adv: in a way that shows anger at injustice
iniquity-194, n: wickedness; lack of righteousness or justice; deviltry
interminable-193, adj: seemingly endless; perpetual
inviolate-194, adj: unbroken, pure, or undisturbed
laden-188, adj: heavily loaded or burdened
obscurity-193, n: dark, dim, or murky
pinioned-191, v: restrained, confined, or shackled
profound-190, adj: deep, intense, or extreme
sheepishly-190, adv, in a way that shows embarrassment
stoic-186, adj: showing little reaction to pain or unpleasantness; thick-skinned
wrenched-192, v: pulled suddenly or forcibly

Spelling/vocabulary homework due dates:
Tuesday, 3-23-10: alphabetize list, syllables, note accents.
Wednesday, 3-24-10: definitions & parts of speech. (we will develop class definitions as well.)
Thursday, 3-25-10: sentences using each word.
Friday, 3-26-10: Write 3X; spelling/vocabulary test.

History: Study for Chapter 13 test on Friday, 3-26-10. Study guide can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/history

Long-Term Assignments:

How-To Book Report, due Tuesday, 4-13-10. Presentation required.

For copies of current 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/

The current grading period ends 4-30-10.

For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/

Posted by MichaelK at 05:56 PM | Comments (0)

March 24, 2010

Wednesday, 3-24-10 Homework

Spanish 6: Write a fiction story in Spanish. 15 lines minimum. Due Thursday, 3-25-10.

Math 7: Practice Workbook 385. Due Thursday, 3-25-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7

Math 6: 9.3 Practice A&C: Angle Relationships. Due Thursday, 3-25-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6

English: Read Chapter 20 of Mara, Daughter of the Nile. Answer questions for Chapter 20 in the packet, and take careful notes for discussion. Due Thursday, 3-25-10.

Check the links below for information on Ancient Egypt.

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 3-22-10, with class definitions, page references from Mara, Daughter of the Nile, and due dates for spelling/vocabulary homework:

History: Study for Chapter 13 test on Friday, 3-26-10. Study guide can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/history

Long-Term Assignments:

How-To Book Report, due Tuesday, 4-13-10. Presentation required.

For copies of current 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/

The current grading period ends 4-30-10.

For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/

Posted by MichaelK at 04:32 PM | Comments (0)

March 23, 2010

Tuesday, 3-23-10

Spanish 6: Write a fiction story in Spanish. 15 lines minimum. Due Thursday, 3-25-10.

Math 7: Text 391 12-19. Due Wednesday, 3-24-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7

Math 6: Text 438 1-16. Due Wednesday, 3-24-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6

English: Read Chapter 20 of Mara, Daughter of the Nile. Answer questions for Chapter 20 in the packet, and take careful notes for discussion. Due Thursday, 3-25-10.

Check the links below for information on Ancient Egypt.

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 3-22-10, with page references from Mara, Daughter of the Nile, and due dates for spelling/vocabulary homework:

assailed-181
indignantly-186
stoic-186
laden-188
indifference-189
appalled-189
commendable-189
sheepishly-190
profound-190
pinioned-191
wrenched-192
interminable-193
obscurity-193
inviolate-194
iniquity-194

History: Study for Chapter 13 test on Friday, 3-26-10. Study guide can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/history

Long-Term Assignments:

How-To Book Report, due Tuesday, 4-13-10. Presentation required.

For copies of current 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/

The current grading period ends 4-30-10.

For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/

Posted by MichaelK at 03:25 PM | Comments (0)

March 22, 2010

Monday, 3-22-10 Homework

Math 7: Text 391 1-11. Due Tuesday, 3-23-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7

Math 6: Text 430-431 13-19. Due Tuesday, 3-23-10. Study for 9.1 Mini Quiz: Intro to Geometry on Tuesday, 3-23-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6

English: None tonight.

Check the links below for information on Ancient Egypt.

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 3-22-10, with page references from Mara, Daughter of the Nile, and due dates for spelling/vocabulary homework:

History: None tonight.

Long-Term Assignments:

How-To Book Report, due Tuesday, 4-13-10. Presentation required.

For copies of current 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/

The current grading period ends 4-30-10.

For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/

Posted by MichaelK at 04:59 PM | Comments (0)

March 19, 2010

Friday, 3-19-10 Homework

Math 7: None tonight; class did not meet. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7

Math 6: 9.1 RFM & Practice: Intro to Geometry. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6

English: Read Chapter 19 of Mara, Daughter of the Nile. Answer questions for Chapter 19 in the packet, and take careful notes for discussion. Also complete Reading Progress Report after reading Chapter 19. Both Due Monday, 3-22-10.

Check the links below for information on Ancient Egypt.

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 Monday.

History: None tonight.

Long-Term Assignments:

How-To Book Report, due Tuesday, 4-13-10. Presentation required.

For copies of current 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/

The current grading period ends 4-30-10.

For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/

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

March 18, 2010

Thursday, 3-18-10

Math 7: None tonight. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7

Math 6: None tonight. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6

English: Read Chapter 19 of Mara, Daughter of the Nile. Answer questions for Chapter 18 in the packet, and take careful notes for discussion. Due Monday, 3-22-10.

Check the links below for information on Ancient Egypt.

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 3-15-10, with page references from Mara, Daughter of the Nile, class definitions, and due dates for spelling/vocabulary homework:

astonishing-167, adj: causing surprise, amazement, or sudden wonder
balefully-173, adv: in a menacing, threatening or ominous way
balustrade-165, n: a railing
befuddled-146, adj: unable to think clearly; confused
depleted-155, v: used up or diminished
dissipated-150, v: dispersed or scattered
extravagance-150, n: lack of restraint in spending; unreasonable excess
frantic-152, adj: wild with pain, anger, or worry; frenzied
impassive-148, adj: calm, serene, without emotion
leonine-182, adj: having the characteristics of a lion
precipice-176, n: a cliff
sagacity-162, n: keen intelligence or sound judgment
savoring-156, v, to enjoy with appreciation
stolidly-172, adv: in a way showing little emotion; unexcitable
unprincipled-145, adj: lacking moral codes; unscrupulous

Spelling/vocabulary homework due dates:
Tuesday, 3-16-10: alphabetize list, syllables, note accents.
Wednesday, 3-17-10: definitions & parts of speech. (we will develop class definitions as well.)
Thursday, 3-18-10: Write a sentence for each word.
Friday, 3-19-10: Write 3X; spelling/vocabulary test.

History: None tonight.

Long-Term Assignments:

How-To Book Report, due Tuesday, 4-13-10. Presentation required.

For copies of current 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/

The current grading period ends 4-30-10.

For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/

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

March 17, 2010

Wednesday, 3-17-10 Homework

Spanish 6 Homework/Tarea: Write ten complete sentences using "yo soy" y "tu eres" together in the same sentence. Example:
Yo soy de Berkeley y tu eres de Oakland. Due Thursday, 3-18-10.

Math 7: Text 338 any 20 exercises. Due Thursday, 3-18-10. Study for Chapter test on 6.1 Ratios & Unit Rates; 6.4 Fractions, Decimals, Percents; 6.5 Proportions & Percents; 6.6 Percents & Equations; 6.7 Percent of Change; 6.8 Markup & Discount; and 7.7 Simple & Compound Interest. Test on Thursday, 3-18-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7

Math 6: Text 430 1-12. Due Thursday, 3-18-10. Study for Chapter test on the following: 7.1 Mean, Median, Mode & Range; 7.7 Selecting Samples (p. 370 & 372). 8.1 Intro to Probability; 8.3 Theoretical Probability; and 8.4 Sample Spaces (p. 418 & 419). Test on Thursday, 3-18-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6

English: Read Chapter 18 of Mara, Daughter of the Nile. Answer questions for Chapter 18 in the packet, and take careful notes for discussion. Due Thursday, 3-18-10.

Check the links below for information on Ancient Egypt.

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 3-15-10, with page references from Mara, Daughter of the Nile, class definitions, and due dates for spelling/vocabulary homework:

History: Study & make notes for Chapter 12 Test on Thursday, 3-18-10.

Long-Term Assignments:

How-To Book Report, due Tuesday, 4-13-10. Presentation required.

For copies of current 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/

The current grading period ends 4-30-10.

For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/

Posted by MichaelK at 02:19 PM | Comments (0)

March 16, 2010

Tuesday, 3-16-10 Homework

Math 7: Do any 3 exercises in each of the following sections in the Chapter Review sections on p. 335-337 (for Chap. 6) and p. 379 (for Chap. 7): 6.1 Ratios & Unit Rates; 6.4 Fractions, Decimals, Percents; 6.5 Proportions & Percents; 6.6 Percents & Equations; 6.7 Percent of Change; 6.8 Markup & Discount; and 7.7 Simple & Compound Interest. Due Wednesday, 3-17-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7

Math 6: Do any 2 exercises in the Chapter Review section for each of the following: 7.1 Mean, Median, Mode & Range; 7.7 Selecting Samples (p. 370 & 372). 8.1 Intro to Probability; 8.3 Theoretical Probability; and 8.4 Sample Spaces (p. 418 & 419). Due Wednesday, 3-17-10. 8.4 Sample Spaces Mini Quiz Wednesday, 3-17-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6

English: Read Chapter 18 of Mara, Daughter of the Nile. Answer questions for Chapter 18 in the packet, and take careful notes for discussion. Due Thursday, 3-18-10.

Check the links below for information on Ancient Egypt.

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 3-15-10, with page references from Mara, Daughter of the Nile, and due dates for spelling/vocabulary homework:

impassive-148
extravagance-150
dissipated-150
unprincipled-145
befuddled-146
leonine-182
frantic-152
depleted
savoring
sagacity-162
balustrade-165
astonishing-167
stolidly-172
balefully-173
precipice-176

Spelling/vocabulary homework due dates:
Tuesday, 3-16-10: alphabetize list, syllables, note accents.
Wednesday, 3-17-10: definitions & parts of speech. (we will develop class definitions as well.)
Thursday, 3-18-10: sentences using each word.
Friday, 3-19-10: Write 3X; spelling/vocabulary test.

History: Study & make notes for Chapter 12 Test.

Long-Term Assignments:

Ancient Egypt Research Project. Final copy of report due Friday, 4-2-10.

How-To Book Report, due Tuesday, 4-13-10. Presentation required.

For copies of current 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/

The current grading period ends 4-30-10.

For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/

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

March 15, 2010

Monday, 3-15-10 Homework

Math 7: Study for unit test that will include: 6.4 Fractions, Decimals, Percents; 6.5 Proportions & Percents; 6.6 Percents & Equations; 6.7 Percent of Change; 6.8 Markup & Discount; 7.7 Simple & Compound Interest; and 6.1 Ratios & Unit Rates. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7

Math 6: 8.4 Practice A&C (Sample Spaces/Compound Events) Due Tuesday, 3-16-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6

English: Read Chapter 17 of Mara, Daughter of the Nile. Answer questions for Chapter 17 in the packet, and take careful notes for discussion. Due Tuesday, 3-16-10.

Check the links below for information on Ancient Egypt.

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 3-15-10, with page references from Mara, Daughter of the Nile, and due dates for spelling/vocabulary homework:

Spelling/vocabulary homework due dates:
Tuesday, 3-16-10: alphabetize list, syllables, note accents.
Wednesday, 3-17-10: definitions & parts of speech. (we will develop class definitions as well.)
Thursday, 3-18-10: sentences using each word.
Friday, 3-19-10: Write 3X; spelling/vocabulary test.

History: Study & make notes for Chapter 12 Test.

Long-Term Assignments:

Ancient Egypt Research Project. Final copy of report due Friday, 4-2-10.

How-To Book Report, due Tuesday, 4-13-10. Presentation required.

For copies of current 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/

The current grading period ends 4-30-10.

For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/

Posted by MichaelK at 05:02 PM | Comments (0)

March 12, 2010

Friday, 3-12-10 Homework

Math 7: Text 286 5-14; (Ratios & Unit Rates). Due Monday, 3-15-10. 7.7 Mini Quiz-Simple & Compound Interest Friday, 3-12-10. Study for unit test that will include: 6.4 Fractions, Decimals, Percents; 6.5 Proportions & Percents; 6.6 Percents & Equations; 6.7 Percent of Change; 6.8 Markup & Discount; 7.7 Simple & Compound Interest; and 6.1 Ratios & Unit Rates. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7

Math 6: 8.4 RFM & Practice (Sample Spaces/Compound Events) Due Monday, 3-15-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6

English: Read Chapter 16 of Mara, Daughter of the Nile. Answer questions for Chapter 16 in the packet, and take careful notes for discussion. Do Reading Progress Report Part IV. Due Monday, 3-15-10.

Check the links below for information on Ancient Egypt.

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 Monday.

History: Complete 12.2-12.4 Interactive Notebook. Due Monday, 3-15-10.

Long-Term Assignments:

Ancient Egypt Research Project. Topic proposal due Friday, 3-12-10. Final copy of report due Friday, 4-2-10.

How-To Book Report, due Tuesday, 4-13-10. Presentation required.

For copies of current 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/

The current grading period ends March 12, 2010.

For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/

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

March 11, 2010

Thursday, 3-11-10 Homework

Math 7: Text 668 35-43. Due Friday, 3-12-10. 7.7 Mini Quiz-Simple & Compound Interest Friday, 3-12-10. Study for unit test that will include: 6.4 Fractions, Decimals, Percents; 6.5 Proportions & Percents; 6.6 Percents & Equations; 6.7 Percent of Change; 6.8 Markup & Discount; 7.7 Simple & Compound Interest; and 6.1 Ratios & Unit Rates. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7

Math 6: Text 396 1-5 (Sample Spaces/Compound Events) Due Friday, 3-12-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6

Check the links below for information on Ancient Egypt.

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 3-8-10, with page references from Mara, Daughter of the Nile, and due dates for spelling/vocabulary homework:

bemused-120
priggish-122
languid-125
earnest-125
chicanery-127
jovial-128
spellbound-131
deceit-133
insouciance-133
precarious-133
verify-133
façade-134
enigma134
cynical-135
desolate-142

Spelling/vocabulary homework due dates:
Tuesday, 3-9-10: alphabetize list, syllables, note accents.
Wednesday, 3-10-10: definitions & parts of speech. (we will develop class definitions as well.)
Thursday, 3-11-10: sentences using each word.
Friday, 3-12-10: Write 3X; spelling/vocabulary test.

History: Work on topic proposal for Ancient Egypt Research Project. Due Friday, 3-12-10.

Long-Term Assignments:

Ancient Egypt Research Project. Topic proposal due Friday, 3-12-10. Final copy of report due Friday, 4-2-10.

How-To Book Report, due Tuesday, 4-13-10. Presentation required.

For copies of current 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/

The current grading period ends March 12, 2010.

For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/

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March 10, 2010

Wednesday, 3-10-10 Homework

Spanish 6: Homework/Tarea: Write down one phrase per each of the following prepositions:

Además de (as well as, in addition to)
Al lado de (beside)
Alrededor de (around, about)
Antes de (before)
A pesar de (despite)
Cerca de (near, close to)
Con respecto a (in respect of)
De acuerdo con (in accordance with)
Debajo de (under, underneath)
Delante de (in front of)
Dentro de (in, inside, into, within)

Due Thursday, 3-11-10.

Math 7: 7.7 Enrichment-Simple & Compound Interest. Due Thursday, 3-11-10. Study for unit test that will include: 6.4 Fractions, Decimals, Percents; 6.5 Proportions & Percents; 6.6 Percents & Equations; 6.7 Percent of Change; 6.8 Markup & Discount; 7.7 Simple & Compound Interest; and 6.1 Ratios & Unit Rates. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7

Math 6: 8.3 Practice A & C-Theoretical Probability. Due Thursday, 3-11-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6

English: Read Chapter 15 of Mara, Daughter of the Nile. Answer questions for Chapter 15 in the packet, and take careful notes for discussion. Due Thursday, 3-11-10.

Check the links below for information on Ancient Egypt.

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 3-8-10, with page references from Mara, Daughter of the Nile, and due dates for spelling/vocabulary homework:

bemused-120
priggish-122
languid-125
earnest-125
chicanery-127
jovial-128
spellbound-131
deceit-133
insouciance-133
precarious-133
verify-133
façade-134
enigma134
cynical-135
desolate-142

History: Work on topic proposal for Ancient Egypt Research Project. Due Friday, 3-12-10.

Long-Term Assignments:

Ancient Egypt Research Project. Topic proposal due Friday, 3-12-10. Final copy of report due Friday, 4-2-10.

How-To Book Report, due Tuesday, 4-13-10. Presentation required.

For copies of current 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/

The current grading period ends March 12, 2010.

For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/

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

March 09, 2010

Tuesday, 3-9-10 Homework

We need boxes of kleenex!

Spanish 6: Homework/Tarea: Write down one phrase per each of the following prepositions:

Due Thursday, 3-11-10.

Math 7: 7.7 Reteaching--Simple & Compound Interest. Finish Lab 7.7 sheet if not completed from today's class. Due Wednesday, 3-10-10. Study for unit test that will include: 6.4 Fractions, Decimals, Percents; 6.5 Proportions & Percents; 6.6 Percents & Equations; 6.7 Percent of Change; 6.8 Markup & Discount; 7.7 Simple & Compound Interest; and 6.1 Ratios & Unit Rates. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7

Math 6: 8.3 RFM & Practice-Theoretical Probability. Due Wednesday, 3-10-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6

English: Read Chapter 14 of Mara, Daughter of the Nile. Answer questions for Chapter 14 in the packet, and take careful notes for discussion. Due Wednesday, 3-10-10.

Check the links below for information on Ancient Egypt.

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 3-8-10, with page references from Mara, Daughter of the Nile, and due dates for spelling/vocabulary homework:

bemused-120
priggish-122
languid-125
earnest-125
chicanery-127
jovial-128
spellbound-131
deceit-133
insouciance-133
precarious-133
verify-133
façade-134
enigma134
cynical-135
desolate-142

History: Work on topic proposal for Ancient Egypt Research Project. Due Friday, 3-12-10.

Long-Term Assignments:

Ancient Egypt Research Project. Topic proposal due Friday, 3-12-10. Final copy of report due Friday, 4-2-10.

How-To Book Report, due Tuesday, 4-13-10. Presentation required.

For copies of current 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/

The current grading period ends March 12, 2010.

For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/

Posted by MichaelK at 05:42 PM | Comments (0)

March 08, 2010

Monday, 3-8-10 Homework

We need boxes of kleenex!

Math 7: Text 374-375 13-18. Due Tuesday, 3-9-10. Study for unit test that will include: 6.4 Fractions, Decimals, Percents; 6.5 Proportions & Percents; 6.6 Percents & Equations; 6.7 Percent of Change; 6.8 Markup & Discount; 7.7 Simple & Compound Interest; and 6.1 Ratios & Unit Rates. Test scheduled for Friday, 3-12-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7

Math 6: Text 392 1-10. Due Tuesday, 3-9-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6

English: Read Chapter 14 of Mara, Daughter of the Nile. Answer questions for Chapter 14 in the packet, and take careful notes for discussion. Due Wednesday, 3-10-10.

Check the links below for information on Ancient Egypt.

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 3-8-10, with page references from Mara, Daughter of the Nile, and due dates for spelling/vocabulary homework:

bemused-120
priggish-122
languid-125
earnest-125
chicanery-127
jovial-128
spellbound-131
deceit-133
insouciance-133
precarious-133
verify-133
façade-134
enigma134
cynical-135
desolate-142

History: Work on topic proposal for Ancient Egypt Research Project. Due Friday, 3-12-10.

Long-Term Assignments:

Ancient Egypt Research Project. Topic proposal due Friday, 3-12-10. Final copy of report due Friday, 4-2-10.

How-To Book Report, due Tuesday, 4-13-10. Presentation required.

For copies of current 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/

The current grading period ends March 12, 2010.

For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/

Posted by MichaelK at 02:20 PM | Comments (0)

March 05, 2010

Friday, 3-5-10

We need boxes of kleenex!

Math 7: Workbook 375 all. Due Monday, 3-8-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7

Math 6: 8.1 RFM & Practice. Due Monday, 3-8-10. 8.1 Mini Quiz on Probability on Monday, 3-8-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6

English: Read Chapter 13 of Mara, Daughter of the Nile. Answer questions for Chapter 13 in the packet, and take careful notes for discussion. Due Monday, 3-8-10.

Check the links below for information on Ancient Egypt.

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 Monday.

History: Study for Chapter 11 Test on Monday, 3-8-10.

Long-Term Assignments:

Ancient Egypt Research Project. Topic proposal due Friday, 3-12-10. Final copy of report due Friday, 4-2-10.

How-To Book Report, due Tuesday, 4-13-10. Presentation required.

For copies of current 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/

The current grading period ends March 12, 2010.

For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/

Posted by MichaelK at 03:33 PM | Comments (0)

March 03, 2010

Wednesday, 3-3-10 Homework

We need boxes of kleenex!

Math 7: Text 372, #1; 374, 1-4, 6. Due Thursday, 3-4-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7

Math 6: 7.7 Practice A & C. Due Thursday, 3-4-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6

English: Read Chapter 12 of Mara, Daughter of the Nile. Answer questions for Chapter 12 in the packet, and take careful notes for discussion. Due Thursday, 3-4-10.

Check the links below for information on Ancient Egypt.

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 3-1-10, with class definitions, page references from Mara, Daughter of the Nile & due dates for homework assignments:

avaricious-114, adj: greedy or covetous
bravado-118, n, pretended courage
conciliatory-112, adj: tending to appease, pacify, smooth over
countenance-111, n: face or facial expression
enhance-116, v: intensify, magnify, or improve
fleeting-114, adj: passing quickly; transient; not lasting
grudgingly-111, adv: displaying unwillingness; reluctance
impenetrable-103, adj: inaccessible; cannot be understood or solved
malevolence-112, n: ill-will, malice, or hatred
monotonous-114, adj: lacking in variety; boring
reprimanded-115, v: rebuked, scolded sharply
ritual-98, n: an established or repetitive behavior; habit or routine
scheming-106, v: planning or plotting in a deceitful way
susceptible-114, adj: likely to be influenced; easily affected
tentatively-117, adv: in an uncertain or hesitant way

Due dates for spelling/vocabulary homework:

Tuesday, 3-2-10: alphabetize list, syllables, note accents.
Wednesday, 3-3-10: definitions & parts of speech. (we will develop class definitions as well.)
Thursday, 3-4-10: sentences using each word.
Friday, 3-5-10: Write 3X; spelling/vocabulary test.

History: Hieroglyph Project: write a hieroglyphic representation of your name on a cartouche. Due Thursday, 3-4-10. Extra copy of instructions here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/history

Long-Term Assignments:
How-To Book Report, due April 13, 2010. Presentation required.

For copies of current 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/

The current grading period ends March 12, 2010.

For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/

Posted by MichaelK at 01:58 PM | Comments (0)

March 02, 2010

Tuesday, 3-2-10 Homework

We need boxes of kleenex!

Math 7: Text 666-667, 40, 41, 57, 58; Text 337, 44 & 45. Due Wednesday, 3-3-10. Mini Quiz on Chapter 6.8, Discounts & Markups on Wednesday, 3-3-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7

Math 6: 7.7 RFM & Practice. Due Wednesday, 3-3-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6

English: Write Mara diary entry; see packet for details. Due Wednesday, 3-3-10. Read Chapter 12 of Mara, Daughter of the Nile. Answer questions for Chapter 12 in the packet, and take careful notes for discussion. Due Thursday, 3-4-10.

Check the links below for information on Ancient Egypt.

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 3-1-10, with class definitions page reference from Mara, Daughter of the Nile & due dates for homework assignments:

ritual-98
impenetrable-103
scheming-106
bravado-118
countenance-111
grudgingly-111
conciliatory-112
malevolence-112
avaricious-114
fleeting-114
susceptible-114
monotonous-114
reprimanded-115
enhance-116
tentatively-117

Due dates for spelling/vocabulary homework:

Long-Term Assignments:
Mystery Book Report, due Tuesday, 3-2-10.

For copies of current 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/

The current grading period ends March 12, 2010.

For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/

Posted by MichaelK at 03:04 PM | Comments (0)

March 01, 2010

Monday, 3-1-10 Homework

We need boxes of kleenex!

Math 6: Read Text 362-363; do Text 364, 1-4. Due Tuesday, 3-2-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6

Check the links below for information on Ancient Egypt.

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 3-1-10, with class definitions page reference from Mara, Daughter of the Nile & due dates for homework assignments:

Due dates for spelling/vocabulary homework:

Long-Term Assignments:
Mystery Book Report, due Tuesday, 3-2-10.

For copies of current 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/

The current grading period ends March 12, 2010.

For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/

Posted by MichaelK at 04:52 PM | Comments (0)