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May 27, 2010

Thursday, 5-27-10 Homework

Math 7: Practice Workbook 498. Use textbook if you need help with terms. Due Tuesday, 6-1-10. 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 7 of The Outsiders & take detailed notes for class discussion. Due Tuesday, 6-1-10.

Writing: Make revisions to "My Special Place" and descriptive Essay "Out My Front Door." Format: 12 pt. Times Roman, double-spaced, 1-inch margins. Staple new copy to previous versions. Due Tuesday, 6-1-10.

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 5-31-10, with page references from The Outsiders and spelling/vocabulary homework due dates:

imploringly-72
bewildered-81
hysterics-98
gorged-83
wistfully-82
indignant-80
mimicking-100
radiates-101
drawled-82
eluded-78

Spelling/vocabulary homework due dates:
Tuesday 6-1-10: alphabetize list, syllables, note accents.
Wednesday, 6-2-10: definitions & parts of speech. (we will develop class definitions as well.)
Thursday, 6-3-10: write one sentence for each word.
Friday, 6-4-10. Write 3X; spelling/vocabulary test.

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

Announcements:
Many documents can be found on my Google site: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/

The current grading period ends 6-17-10.

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

Posted by MichaelK at 02:44 PM | Comments (0)

May 26, 2010

Wednesday, 5-26-10 Homework

Math 7: Practice Workbook 198-199. Use textbook if you need help with terms. Due Thursday, 5-26-10. 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 6 of The Outsiders & take detailed notes for class discussion. Due Thursday, 5-26-10.

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 5-24-10, with class definitions and spelling/vocabulary homework due dates:

Spelling/vocabulary homework due dates:
Monday, 5-24-10: alphabetize list, syllables, note accents.
Tuesday, 5-25-10: definitions & parts of speech. (we will develop class definitions as well.)
Wednesday, 5-26-10: write one sentence for each word.
Thursday, 5-27-10. Write 3X; spelling/vocabulary test.

aloof, adj: indifferent, reserved, or cool in manner.
bootlegging, v: selling liquor illegally
contemptuously, adv: in a way that shows scorn or disdain
dumbfounded, v: made speechless by being shocked or surprised
elite: adj, part of a privileged or superior group
ornery: adj, mean, ill-tempered, or grouchy
resignedly, adv: in a hopeless manner
roguishly, adv: in a playful or mischievous manner
stammered, v: spoke haltingly with involuntary pauses
vaguely, adv: in an uncertain, indefinite or unclear way

History: Complete Chapter 24 Study Guide. Study for Chapter 24 test on Thursday, 5-25-10. Earlier study guides can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/history

Announcements:
Many documents can be found on my Google site: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/

The current grading period ends 6-17-10.

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

Posted by MichaelK at 05:19 PM | Comments (0)

May 25, 2010

Tuesday, 5-25-10 Homework

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 5 of The Outsiders & take detailed notes for class discussion. Due Wednesday, 5-26-10.

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 5-24-10, with class definitions and spelling/vocabulary homework due dates:

History: Complete Chapter 24 Study Guide. Study for Chapter 24 test on Thursday, 5-25-10. Earlier study guides can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/history

Announcements:
Many documents can be found on my Google site: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/

The current grading period ends 6-17-10.

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

Posted by MichaelK at 03:02 PM | Comments (0)

May 21, 2010

Friday, 5-21-10 Homework

Math 7: PWB p. 488. Due Monday, 5-24-10. 12.4 Mini Quiz on stem & leaf plots, Monday, 5-24-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7

Math 6: 2.7 Problem Solving & Challenge. Due Monday, 5-24-10. 2.7 Mini Quiz on Equations in 2 Variables, Monday, 5-24-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6

English: Read Chapter 4 of The Outsiders & take detailed notes for class discussion. Due Monday, 5-24-10.

Writing: Bring in writing notebook Monday, 5-24-10.

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 5-24-10, with page references from The Outsiders and spelling/vocabulary homework due dates:
aloof-8
resignedly-39
ornery-44
roguishly-22
elite-41
dumbfounded-42
vaguely-47
stammered-49
contemptuously-59
bootlegging-58

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

Announcements:
Many documents can be found on my Google site: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/

The current grading period ends 6-17-10.

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

Posted by MichaelK at 07:14 PM | Comments (0)

May 20, 2010

Thursday, 5-20-10 Homework

Math 7: Finish Stem/Leaf Plot activity & Workbook 487, 12.4 Practice. Due Friday, 5-21-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7

Math 6: 2.7 RFM, Practice A, B, & C--Equations in Two Variables. Due Friday, 5-21-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6

English: Read Chapter 4 of The Outsiders & take detailed notes for class discussion. Due Monday, 5-24-10.

Writing: Second draft of Yosemite descriptive essay. Incorporate peer edits. Due Friday, 5-21-10.

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 5-17-10, with class definitions and homework due dates:

bickering, v: arguing over something unimportant
gingerly, adv: with great care or caution
impersonally, adv: without showing emotion, sympathy, or warmth
irresistibly, adv: almost too tempting to be withstood
muttered, v: spoken in a low, barely audible voice
nonchalantly, adv: acting in a calm, unconcerned way; indifferent or not caring
sagely: adv: showing good judgment or wisdom
sarcasm, n: a sneering, cutting or caustic remark; gibe or jeer
sympathetic, adj: showing compassion or concern
unfathomable, adj: unable to be comprehended

Spelling/vocabulary homework due dates:
Tuesday, 5-18-10: alphabetize list, syllables, note accents.
Wednesday, 5-19-10: definitions & parts of speech. (we will develop class definitions as well.
Thursday, 5-20-10: write one sentence for each word.
Friday, 5-21-10. Write 3X; spelling/vocabulary test.

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

Announcements:
Many documents can be found on my Google site: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/

The current grading period ends 6-17-10.

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

Posted by MichaelK at 03:41 PM | Comments (0)

May 19, 2010

Wednesday, 5-19-10 Homework

Math 7: Text 625 1-7. Due Thursday, 5-20-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7

Math 6: Text 106 5-13. Due Thursday, 5-20-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6

English: Read Chapter 3 of The Outsiders & take detailed notes for class discussion. Due Thursday, 5-20-10.

Writing: Write first draft of Yosemite descriptive essay from outline. Due Thursday, 5-20-10 for peer editing session on Thursday, 5-20-10. Second draft due Friday, 5-21-10.

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 5-17-10, with class definitions and homework due dates:

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

Announcements:
Many documents can be found on my Google site: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/

The current grading period ends 6-17-10.

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

Posted by MichaelK at 02:22 PM | Comments (0)

May 18, 2010

Tuesday, 5-18-10 Homework

Math 7: Workbook 485-12.3 Practice; Box & Whisker Plots. Due Wednesday, 5-19-10. Study for 12.3 Mini Quiz on Box & Whisker Plots, Wednesday, 5-19-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-7

Math 6: Finish Coordinates Worksheets 2, 3, or 4 if not completed in class. Textbook 102, 29-47 odds plus 48; 103, 55-56. Due Wednesday, 5-19-10. Study for 2.6 Mini Quiz on the Coordinate Plane, Wednesday, 5-19-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6

English: Read Chapter 2 of The Outsiders & take detailed notes for class discussion. Due Wednesday, 5-19-10.

Writing: Write first draft of Yosemite descriptive essay from outline. Due Thursday, 5-19-10. Peer editing session on Thursday, 5-20-10. Second draft due Friday, 5-21-10.

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 5-17-10, with page references from The Outsiders and homework due dates:

muttered-5
sympathetic-8
unfathomable-10
irresistibly-10
gingerly-12
sagely-12
sarcasm-17
nonchalantly-25
bickering-26
impersonally-38

History: Study for Chapter 19 test on Wednesday, 5-19-10. Read chapter & go over study guide. Study guides can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/history

Announcements:
Many documents can be found on my Google site: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/

The current grading period ends 6-17-10.

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

Posted by MichaelK at 12:52 PM | Comments (0)

May 17, 2010

Monday, 5-17-10 Homework

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

Math 6: Finish 2.6 RFM/Practice A, B, & C if not completed in class. Due Tuesday, 5-18-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6

English: Read Chapter 1 of The Outsiders & take detailed notes for class discussion. Due Tuesday, 5-18-10.

Writing: Complete brainstorm & outline for Yosemite descriptive essay. Due Tuesday, 5-18-10.

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 5-17-10, with page references from The Outsiders and homework due dates:

muttered-5
sympathetic-8
unfathomable-10
irresistibly-10
gingerly-12
sagely-12
sarcasm-17
nonchalantly-25
bickering-26
impersonally-38

History: Study for Chapter 19 test. Read chapter & go over study guide. Study guides can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/history

Announcements:
Many documents can be found on my Google site: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/

The current grading period ends 6-17-10.

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

Posted by MichaelK at 02:56 PM | Comments (0)

May 10, 2010

Monday 5-10 through Friday, 5-14

Middle School Field trip, Tuesday 5-11 through Friday 5-14.

Writing: On the Yosemite Field Trip, collect sensory impressions for descriptive essay. Focus on what you see, hear, touch, taste, and smell on the trip. Upon our return, you'll be writing descriptive essays about your time at Yosemite. Brainstorming session on Monday, 5-17-10.

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

May 07, 2010

Friday, 5-7-10 Homework

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

Math 6: Text 102, 1-21. Due Monday. 5-10-10. Notes here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/math-6

English: None tonight.

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: Finish Reading Notes Chapter 19 in Interactive Notebook (except Processing; Finish Study Guide for Chapter 19: Terms, essential questions, and timeline. Due Monday, 5-10-10. Study guides can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/history

Announcements:
Many documents can be found on my Google site: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/

The current grading period ends 6-17-10.

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

Posted by MichaelK at 04:12 PM | Comments (0)

May 06, 2010

Thursday, 5-6-10 Homework

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

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

English: None tonight.

Writing: Revise descriptive paragraph incorporating peer edits. Format: 12 point Times Roman, double-spaced, 1-inch margins. Due Friday, 5-7-10.

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 5-3-10, with class definitions and homework due dates:

alms, n: gifts to the poor
ascetic: n: a person who gives up worldly pleasures
bestow: v: to give or present as a gift
elation: n: a state of great joy or pride
forbade: v: ruled against, not permitted, prohibited
gallantry: n, courageous behavior; heroic courage
rapturous: adj: carried away by joyful feeling
ravaged: v: destroyed or ruined
remorseless: adj: without regret or guilt; cruel
stately: adj: imposing, dignified, or majestic; grand
throng: n: a large crowd of people
treason: n: a betrayal of one’s country
unsuitable: adj; inappropriate, unbecoming
urgent: adj: calling for immediate action; insistent
vigorous: adj: strong, healthy, energetic; robust

Spelling/vocabulary homework due dates:
Tuesday, 5-4-10: alphabetize list, syllables, note accents.
Wednesday, 5-5-10: definitions & parts of speech. (we will develop class definitions as well.
Thursday, 5-6-10: write one sentence for each word.
Friday, 5-7-10. Write 3X; spelling/vocabulary test.

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

Announcements:
Many documents can be found on my Google site: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/

The current grading period ends 6-17-10.

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

Posted by MichaelK at 03:23 PM | Comments (0)

May 05, 2010

Wednesday, 5-5-10 Homework

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

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

English: None tonight.

Writing: Write a descriptive paragraph about what you see when you walk out of the front door of your house. Be sure to use rich sensory words. What do you see, hear, feel, touch, taste, smell? Refer to the Edward Hoagland or Anne Fadiman pieces from Wednesday's class for examples of good, rich descriptive language. Due Thursday, 5-6-10.

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 5-3-10, with class definitions and homework due dates:

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

Announcements:
Many documents can be found on my Google site: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/

The current grading period ends 6-17-10.

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

Posted by MichaelK at 02:58 PM | Comments (0)

May 04, 2010

Tuesday, 5-4-10 Homework

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

Math 6: None tonight: STAR Testing. 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 5-3-10, with page references from History text and Mara, Daughter of the Nile, and homework due dates:

rapturous-270
gallantry-275
bestow-275
vigorous-275
stately-279
remorseless-255
ravaged-250
elation-251
unsuitable-265
throng-279
urgent-259
forbade-267
treason-254
ascetic-H156
alms-H157

History: Study for Chapter 16 test on Wednesday, 5-5-10. Study guides can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/Home/history

Announcements:
Many documents can be found on my Google site: http://sites.google.com/site/mrkloess/

The current grading period ends 6-17-10.

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

Posted by MichaelK at 04:29 PM | Comments (0)

May 03, 2010

Monday, 5-3-10 Homework

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

Math 6: None tonight: STAR Testing. 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 5-3-10, with page references from History text and Mara, Daughter of the Nile, and homework due dates:

rapturous-270
gallantry-275
bestow-275
vigorous-275
stately-279
remorseless-255
ravaged-250
elation-251
unsuitable-265
throng-279
urgent-259
forbade-267
treason-254
ascetic-H156
alms-H157

History: Complete Processing 16 in Interactive Notebook. 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 6-17-10.

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

Posted by MichaelK at 05:09 PM | Comments (0)