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April 30, 2010
Friday, 4-30-10 Homework
Math 7: Text 680-698. Do a minimum of 10 problems in an area you need review. 3 Extra Credit points. Due Monday, 5-3-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7
Math 6: MG 1.1, 2.2 Review. Due Monday, 5-3-10. 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 4-26-10, with page references from Mara, Daughter of the Nile, class definitions, and homework due dates:
adroit-266, adj: clever or skillful; nimble
anteroom-265, n: waiting room
bedraggled-258 adj: dirty or disheveled
detachment-264, n: a unit of soldiers
devise-250, v: contrive, plan, or invent
faction-264, n: a dissenting clique
feigning-265, v: pretending, imitating, or simulating
incorruptible-269, adj: not evil, depraved, or dishonest
inundation-270, n: flooded or engulfed
pandemonium-269, n: confusion, wild uproar, noisy chaos
populace-264, n: the common people or masses; the public
quenched-250, v: overcame, subdued, or suppressed; extinguished
relentless-255, adj: ruthless, harsh, or persistent
rhythmic-248, adj: with a regular beat or pattern
spangled-259, adj: covered or decorated with bright objects
Spelling/vocabulary homework due dates:
Tuesday, 4-27-10: alphabetize list, syllables, note accents.
Wednesday, 4-28-10: definitions & parts of speech. (we will develop class definitions as well.
Friday, 4-30-10: write one sentence for each word.
Monday, 5-3-10. Write 3X; spelling/vocabulary test.
History: None tonight. Study guides can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/history
Long-Term Assignments:
Sports Book Report, due Tuesday, 5-4-10.
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 4-30-10.
For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/
Posted by MichaelK at 06:22 PM | Comments (0)
April 28, 2010
Wednesday, 4-28-10 Homework
Math 7: Text 620, 10-14. Due Friday, 4-30-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7
Math 6: Finish AF 1.1 Review. Due Friday, 4-30-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6
English: Review notes for Mara, Daughter of the Nile and complete the question packet. End of book test Friday, 4-30-10.
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 4-26-10, with page references from Mara, Daughter of the Nile, class definitions, and homework due dates:
adroit-266, adj: clever or skillful; nimble
anteroom-265, n: waiting room
bedraggled-258 adj: dirty or disheveled
detachment-264, n: a unit of soldiers
devise-250, v: contrive, plan, or invent
faction-264, n: a dissenting clique
feigning-265, v: pretending, imitating, or simulating
incorruptible-269, adj: not evil, depraved, or dishonest
inundation-270, n: flooded or engulfed
pandemonium-269, n: confusion, wild uproar, noisy chaos
populace-264, n: the common people or masses; the public
quenched-250, v: overcame, subdued, or suppressed; extinguished
relentless-255, adj: ruthless, harsh, or persistent
rhythmic-248, adj: with a regular beat or pattern
spangled-259, adj: covered or decorated with bright objects
Spelling/vocabulary homework due dates:
Tuesday, 4-27-10: alphabetize list, syllables, note accents.
Wednesday, 4-28-10: definitions & parts of speech. (we will develop class definitions as well.
Friday, 4-30-10: write one sentence for each word.
Monday, 5-3-10. Write 3X; spelling/vocabulary test.
History: None tonight. Study guides can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/history
Long-Term Assignments:
Sports Book Report, due Tuesday, 5-4-10.
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 4-30-10.
For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/
Posted by MichaelK at 05:15 PM | Comments (0)
April 27, 2010
Tuesday, 4-27-10 Homework
Math 7: Text 620, 1-6. Due Wednesday, 4-28-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7
Math 6: Text 121 7-21 odds; Text 161 1-13 all. Due Wednesday, 4-28-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6
English: Review notes for Mara, Daughter of the Nile and complete the question packet. End of book test Friday, 4-30-10.
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 4-26-10, with page references from Mara, Daughter of the Nile and homework due dates:
rhythmic-248
quenched-250
devise-250
relentless-255
bedraggled-258
spangled-259
detachment-264
faction-264
populace-264
feigning-265
anteroom-265
adroit-266
incorruptible-269
inundation-270
pandemonium-269
Spelling/vocabulary homework due dates:
Tuesday, 4-27-10: alphabetize list, syllables, note accents.
Wednesday, 4-28-10: definitions & parts of speech. (we will develop class definitions as well.
Friday, 4-30-10: write one sentence for each word.
Monday, 5-3-10. Write 3X; spelling/vocabulary test.
History: None tonight. Study guides can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/history
Long-Term Assignments:
How-To Book Report, Presentation required. Elements that must be included in your presentation: Title & author; 2 to 4 facts learned from the book; 1 aspect of the book that you found helpful; and the how-to demonstration.
Sports Book Report, due Tuesday, 5-4-10.
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 4-30-10.
For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/
Posted by MichaelK at 01:26 PM | Comments (0)
April 23, 2010
Friday, 4-23-10 Homework
Math 7: Text 404 Checkpoint Quiz, 1-9. Extra credit opportunity. Due Monday, 4-26-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7
Math 6: Finish End of Year Review test. Due Monday, 4-26-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6
English: Read Chapters 24 & 25 of Mara, Daughter of the Nile take notes, and answer questions in the packet. Due Monday, 4-26-10. End of book test will be later in the week of 4-26, schedule to be determined.
Writing: Complete first draft of "My Special Place" expository essay. Due Monday, 4-26-10. Peer editing session on 4-26.
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: None this week due to Book Report Presentations & district Process Writing Assessment.
History: None tonight. Study guides can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/history
Long-Term Assignments:
How-To Book Report, Presentation required. Elements that must be included in your presentation: Title & author; 2 to 4 facts learned from the book; 1 aspect of the book that you found helpful; and the how-to demonstration.
Sports Book Report, due Tuesday, 5-4-10.
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 4-30-10.
For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/
Posted by MichaelK at 06:14 PM | Comments (0)
April 22, 2010
Thursday, 4-22-10 Homework
Math 7: Text 407 1-7 (Direct Variation). Due Friday, 4-23-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7
Math 6: Finish Mid-Year Review, 11-27. Due Friday, 4-23-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6
English: Read Chapters 24 & 25 of Mara, Daughter of the Nile take notes, and answer questions in the packet for Monday, 4-26-10. End of book test will be later in the week of 4-26, schedule to be determined.
Writing: Complete first draft of "My Special Place" expository essay. Due Monday, 4-26-10. Peer editing session on 4-26.
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: None this week due to Book Report Presentations & district Process Writing Assessment.
History: None tonight. Study guides can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/history
Long-Term Assignments:
How-To Book Report, Presentation required. Elements that must be included in your presentation: Title & author; 2 to 4 facts learned from the book; 1 aspect of the book that you found helpful; and the how-to demonstration.
Sports Book Report, due Tuesday, 5-4-10.
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 4-30-10.
For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/
Posted by MichaelK at 03:45 PM | Comments (0)
April 21, 2010
Wednesday, 4-21-10 Homework
Math 7: 11.4 Practice sheet all, except 14-17. Due Thursday, 4-22-10. Study for Mini Quiz on 8.3 (Slope & Y-Intercept) on Thursday, 4-22-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7
Math 6: Text 494-495 12-17. Due Thursday, 4-22-10. Study for 10.2 Mini Quiz (Circles and Circumference)on Thursday, 4-22-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6
English: Prepare for Chapter 23 discussion on Mara, Daughter of the Nile on Thursday 4-22-10. Read Chapters 24 & 25, take notes, and answer questions in the packet for Monday, 4-26-10. End of book test will be later in the week of 4-26, schedule to be determined.
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: None this week due to Book Report Presentations & district Process Writing Assessment.
History: None tonight. Study guides can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/history
Long-Term Assignments:
How-To Book Report, Presentation required. Elements that must be included in your presentation: Title & author; 2 to 4 facts learned from the book; 1 aspect of the book that you found helpful; and the how-to demonstration.
Sports Book Report, due Tuesday, 5-4-10.
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 4-30-10.
For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/
Posted by MichaelK at 12:20 PM | Comments (0)
April 20, 2010
Tuesday, 4-20-10 Homework
Math 7: Text 403 31-39. Due Wednesday, 4-21-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7
Math 6: Text 494 1-9. Due Wednesday, 4-21-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6
English: Practice How-To Book Report Presentations!
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: None this week due to Book Report Presentations & district Process Writing Assessment.
History: None tonight. Study guides can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/history
Long-Term Assignments:
How-To Book Report, Presentation required. Elements that must be included in your presentation: Title & author; 2 to 4 facts learned from the book; 1 aspect of the book that you found helpful; and the how-to demonstration.
Sports Book Report, due Tuesday, 5-4-10.
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 4-30-10.
For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/
Posted by MichaelK at 04:22 PM | Comments (0)
April 19, 2010
Monday, 4-19-10 Homework
Math 7: Text 402-403: 13-19 odds; 23 & 24; 27-30. Due Tuesday, 4-20-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7
Math 6: 10.5 Practice A&C (Area of a Circle). Due Tuesday, 4-20-10. Study for Mini Quiz on 10.5 Area of a Circle, Tuesday, 4-20-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6
English: Practice How-To Book Report Presentations!
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: None this week due to Book Report Presentations & district Process Writing Assessment.
History: None tonight. Study guides can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/history
Long-Term Assignments:
How-To Book Report, Presentation required. Elements that must be included in your presentation: Title & author; 2 to 4 facts learned from the book; 1 aspect of the book that you found helpful; and the how-to demonstration.
Sports Book Report, due Tuesday, 5-4-10.
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 4-30-10.
For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/
Posted by MichaelK at 04:46 PM | Comments (0)
April 16, 2010
Friday, 4-16-10 Homework
Math 7: Text 402 1-9. Due Monday, 4-19-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7
Math 6: 10.5 RFM/Practice (Area of a Circle) Due Monday, 4-19-10. Study for Mini Quiz on 9.8 Classifying Quadrilaterals on Monday, 4-19-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6
English: Practice How-To Book Report Presentations!
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. Study guides can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/history
Long-Term Assignments:
How-To Book Report, Presentation required. Elements that must be included in your presentation: Title & author; 2 to 4 facts learned from the book; 1 aspect of the book that you found helpful; and the how-to demonstration.
Sports Book Report, due Tuesday, 5-4-10.
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 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)
April 14, 2010
Wednesday, 4-14-10 Homework
Math 7: None tonight.
Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7
Math 6: 9.8 Practice A&C (Classifying Quadrilaterals) Due Thursday, 4-15-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6
English: Practice How-To Book Report Presentations!
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 4-12-10, with class definitions and due dates for spelling/vocabulary homework:
abruptly, adv: suddenly or unexpectedly
bewilderment, n; a confused state; befuddled
burnished, v: made tan by the sun; polished
cobalt, adj: a dark blue color
disconsolately, adv: in a dejected, unhappy way
engulfed, v: swallowed up or submerged
exacted, v: demanded or required
feebly, adv: in a weak or ineffective way
fundamental, adj: basic, essential
furtively, adv: in a sly or shifty way
gunwale, n: the upper edge of a ship or boat
imperceptibly, adv: in a very gradual, slight, or subtle way
involuntary, adj: accidental, unintentional; not done by choice
jutting, v: protruding or projecting outwards
staunch, adj: firm, loyal, or steadfast
Spelling/vocabulary homework due dates:
Tuesday, 4-13-10: alphabetize list, syllables, note accents.
Wednesday, 4-14-10: definitions & parts of speech. (we will develop class definitions as well.)
Thursday, 4-15-10: write one sentence for each word.
Friday, 4-16-10: Write 3X; spelling/vocabulary test.
History: Finish Preview 16, p. 107 in Interactive Notebook. Study guides can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/history
Long-Term Assignments:
How-To Book Report, Presentation required. Elements that must be included in your presentation: Title & author; 2 to 4 facts learned from the book; 1 aspect of the book that you found helpful; and the how-to demonstration.
Sports Book Report, due Tuesday, 5-4-10.
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 4-30-10.
For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/
Posted by MichaelK at 06:40 PM | Comments (0)
April 13, 2010
Tuesday, 4-13-10 Homework
Math 7: Text 397 30-32; Text 670 5-16 (8.2 Equations with 2 Variables.) Due Wednesday, 4-14-10. 8.2 Mini Quiz on Wednesday, 4-14-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7
Math 6: 9.8 RFM & Practice (Classifying Quadrilaterals) Due Wednesday, 4-14-10. 9.7 Mini Quiz (Angle Measures in Triangles) on Wednesday, 4-14-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6
English: Practice How-To Book Report Presentations!
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 4-12-10, with page references from Mara, Daughter of the Nile, and due dates for spelling/vocabulary homework:
staunch-200
fundamental-202
feebly-203
engulfed-204
furtively-207
abruptly-211
involuntary-212
bewilderment-215
disconsolately-216
burnished-217
exacted-216
jutting-219
cobalt-218
imperceptibly
gunwale-217
Spelling/vocabulary homework due dates:
Tuesday, 4-13-10: alphabetize list, syllables, note accents.
Wednesday, 4-14-10: definitions & parts of speech. (we will develop class definitions as well.)
Thursday, 4-15-10: write one sentence for each word.
Friday, 4-16-10: Write 3X; spelling/vocabulary test.
History: Finish Preview 16, p. 107 in Interactive Notebook. Study guides can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/history
Long-Term Assignments:
How-To Book Report, Presentation required. Elements that must be included in your presentation: Title & author; 2 to 4 facts learned from the book; 1 aspect of the book that you found helpful; and the how-to demonstration.
Sports Book Report, due Tuesday, 5-4-10.
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 4-30-10.
For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/
Posted by MichaelK at 04:17 PM | Comments (0)
April 12, 2010
Monday, 4-12-10 Homework
Math 7: Text 396 13-26 (8.2 Equations with 2 Variables.) Due Tuesday, 4-13-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7
Math 6: Text 460-461 1-17. (9.7 Angle Measures in Triangles) Due Tuesday, 4-13-10. 9.6 Mini Quiz (Classifying Triangles) on Tuesday, 4-13-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6
English: Read Chapters 22 & 23 of Mara, Daughter of the Nile. Answer questions in the packet & take careful notes for discussion. Due Tuesday, 4-13-10.
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 4-12-10, with page references from Mara, Daughter of the Nile, and due dates for spelling/vocabulary homework:
staunch-200
fundamental-202
feebly-203
engulfed-204
furtively-207
abruptly-211
involuntary-212
bewilderment-215
disconsolately-216
burnished-217
exacted-216
jutting-219
cobalt-218
imperceptibly
gunwale-217
Spelling/vocabulary homework due dates:
Tuesday, 4-13-10: alphabetize list, syllables, note accents.
Wednesday, 4-14-10: definitions & parts of speech. (we will develop class definitions as well.)
Thursday, 4-15-10: write one sentence for each word.
Friday, 4-16-10: Write 3X; spelling/vocabulary test.
History: Study for Chapter 15 Test on Tuesday, 4-13-10. 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. Elements that must be included in your presentation: Title & author; 2 to 4 facts learned from the book; 1 aspect of the book that you found helpful; and the how-to demonstration.
Sports Book Report, due Tuesday, 5-4-10.
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 4-30-10.
For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/
Posted by MichaelK at 03:26 PM | Comments (0)
April 02, 2010
Friday, 4-2-10 Homework
Math 7: Workbook 388 all. (8.2 Equations with 2 Variables.) Due Monday, 4-12-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7
Math 6: 9.6 RFM & Practice A&C: Classifying Triangles. Due Monday, 4-12-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6
English: Read Chapters 22 & 23 of Mara, Daughter of the Nile. Answer questions in the packet & take careful notes for discussion. Due Monday, 4-12-10.
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 4-12-10.
History: Study for Chapter 15 Test. 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. Elements that must be included in your presentation: Title & author; 2 to 4 facts learned from the book; 1 aspect of the book that you found helpful; and the how-to demonstration.
Sports Book Report, due Tuesday, 5-4-10.
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 4-30-10.
For information on California Content Standards, go here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/
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April 01, 2010
Thursday, 4-1-10 Homework
Math 7: Workbook 387 all. Due Friday, 4-2-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7
Math 6: Text 442-443 1-18. Due Friday, 4-2-10. 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 and class definitions from Mara, Daughter of the Nile, and due dates for spelling/vocabulary homework:
abomination-195, n: a thing that causes disgust or hatred
dignitaries-196, n: important or high-ranking people as in government or church
disheveled-196, adj: untidy, disordered, or messy
mystic-199, adj: having magic power; beyond human comprehension
oppressive-195, adj: hard to put up with; causing great discomfort
painstakingly-197, adv: in a thorough and careful way
recoiled-196, v: drew back, startled, or shrunk back in disgust or fear
reluctance-195, n: hesitance, unwillingness, lack of enthusiasm
taut-198, adj: pulled or stretched tightly; tense
threshing-198, v: beating grain from its husk
tranquil-199, adj: peaceful, quiet, or calm
translucence-199 n: the state of being partially transparent, like frosted glass
transmuted-197, v: to change from one form to another; transformed
unguents-198, n: a healing ointment or salve
urgency-195, n: the need for action or haste; stress or pressure
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. Elements that must be included in your presentation: Title & author; 2 to 4 facts learned from the book; 1 aspect of the book that you found helpful; and the how-to demonstration.
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/
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