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December 14, 2010

Tuesday, 12-14-10 Homework

English:
Reading: Prepare for The Golden Goblet end of book test on Wednesday 12-15-10. Make sure your notes are complete for each chapter.

Look here for help with unfamiliar words found in the novel: http://mssantobookclub.pbworks.com/

Look at Ancient Egypt websites here: http://www.omnibusol.com/anegypt.html#egypt

Great web-based mind-mapping program here: http://mywebspiration.com Mywebspiration is ideal for making character webs, plot summaries, and just about anything that requires a good graphic organizer.

Spelling/Vocabulary: None tonight.

Spelling/vocabulary template sheet can be found here.

Math 6 (Kloess): Practice Workbook 30, all. (4.5 Dividing Fractions & Mixed Numbers.) Due Wednesday, 12-15-10. Math 6 notes here.

Math 7 (Kloess): Text 84 7-27 odds. Due Wednesday, 12-15-10. Math 7 notes here.

History: Finish Study Guide Chapter 10; questions 4 & 5 plus timeline. Due Wednesday, 12-15-10.

Long-Term Assignments:

Sports Book Report. Due Tuesday, 1-4-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.

Documents:
Gradebook Wizard Login Instructions can be found here.

The 2010-2011 Book Report List can be found here.

Ms. Viteri's El Alfabeto sheet can be found here.

Mr. K's Google site is here.

Posted by MichaelK at 05:43 PM | Comments (0)

December 13, 2010

Monday, 12-13-10 Homework

English:
Reading: Prepare for The Golden Goblet end of book test on Wednesday 12-15-10. Make sure your notes are complete for each chapter.

Look here for help with unfamiliar words found in the novel: http://mssantobookclub.pbworks.com/

Look at Ancient Egypt websites here: http://www.omnibusol.com/anegypt.html#egypt

Great web-based mind-mapping program here: http://mywebspiration.com Mywebspiration is ideal for making character webs, plot summaries, and just about anything that requires a good graphic organizer.

Spelling/Vocabulary: None tonight.

Spelling/vocabulary template sheet can be found here.

Math 6 (Kloess): Text 190 12-36 odds (4.4 Multiplying Fractions & Mixed Numbers.) Due Monday, 12-13-10. Math 6 notes here.

Math 7 (Kloess): Text 80 4-32 evens. Due Tuesday, 12-14-10. HW quiz on Chapter 2.3 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions on Tuesday, 12-14-10. Math 7 notes here.

History: Study Guide Chapter 10: Definitions & Questions 1-3. Due Tuesday, 12-14-10.

Long-Term Assignments:

Sports Book Report. Due Tuesday, 1-4-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.

Documents:
Gradebook Wizard Login Instructions can be found here.

The 2010-2011 Book Report List can be found here.

Ms. Viteri's El Alfabeto sheet can be found here.

Mr. K's Google site is here.

Posted by MichaelK at 01:09 PM | Comments (0)

December 10, 2010

Friday, 12-10-10 Homework

English:
Reading: None tonight. The Golden Goblet end of book test on Tuesday 12-14 or Wednesday 12-15-10.

Look here for help with unfamiliar words found in the novel: http://mssantobookclub.pbworks.com/

Look at Ancient Egypt websites here: http://www.omnibusol.com/anegypt.html#egypt

Great web-based mind-mapping program here: http://mywebspiration.com Mywebspiration is ideal for making character webs, plot summaries, and just about anything that requires a good graphic organizer.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 12-6-10, with class definitions:

agitatedly, adv: in an excited or disturbed way.
callous, adj: lacking pity or mercy; unfeeling.
conviction, n: a belief or truth.
eloquent, adj: fluent, forceful or persuasive.
futile, adj: useless, hopeless, or ineffective.
gala, n: a festive occasion, festival or celebration.
homage, n: something given or done to show reverence.
plundering, v: robbing or despoiling.
restive, adj: hard to control, nervous or impatient.
serenity, n: calmness or tranquility.

Due dates for Spelling/Vocabulary homework:
(This schedule is different because of the Asian Art Museum field trip on Wednesday, 12-8-10.)
Tuesday, 12-7-10: alphabetize list, syllables, accents.
Thursday, 12-9-10: definitions & parts of speech. (We will develop class definitions.)
Friday, 12-10-10:: write a sentence for each word.
Monday: 12-13-10: write each word 3X; spelling/vocab test.

Spelling/vocabulary template sheet can be found here.

Math 6 (Kloess): Text 190 13-35 odds (4.4 Multiplying Fractions & Mixed Numbers.) Due Monday, 12-13-10. Math 6 notes here.

Math 7 (Kloess): None tonight. Math 7 notes here.

History: None tonight.

Long-Term Assignments:

Sports Book Report. Due Tuesday, 1-4-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.

Documents:
Gradebook Wizard Login Instructions can be found here.

The 2010-2011 Book Report List can be found here.

Ms. Viteri's El Alfabeto sheet can be found here.

Mr. K's Google site is here.

Posted by MichaelK at 03:35 PM | Comments (0)

December 09, 2010

Thursday, 12-7-10

English:
Reading: None tonight.

Look here for help with unfamiliar words found in the novel: http://mssantobookclub.pbworks.com/

Look at Ancient Egypt websites here: http://www.omnibusol.com/anegypt.html#egypt

Great web-based mind-mapping program here: http://mywebspiration.com Mywebspiration is ideal for making character webs, plot summaries, and just about anything that requires a good graphic organizer.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 12-6-10, with class definitions:

agitatedly, adv: in an excited or disturbed way.
callous, adj: lacking pity or mercy; unfeeling.
conviction, n: a belief or truth.
eloquent, adj: fluent, forceful or persuasive.
futile, adj: useless, hopeless, or ineffective.
gala, n: a festive occasion, festival or celebration.
homage, n: something given or done to show reverence.
plundering, v: robbing or despoiling.
restive, adj: hard to control, nervous or impatient.
serenity, n: calmness or tranquility.

Due dates for Spelling/Vocabulary homework:
(This schedule is different because of the Asian Art Museum field trip on Wednesday, 12-8-10.)
Tuesday, 12-7-10: alphabetize list, syllables, accents.
Thursday, 12-9-10: definitions & parts of speech. (We will develop class definitions.)
Friday, 12-10-10:: write a sentence for each word.
Monday: 12-13-10: write each word 3X; spelling/vocab test.

Spelling/vocabulary template sheet can be found here.

Math 6 (Kloess): Practice Workbook 30 all. (4.5 Dividing Fractions & Mixed Numbers.) Due Friday, 12-10-10. Math 6 notes here.

Math 7 (Kloess): Text 80 5-23 odds. Due Friday, 12-10-10. (2.3 Simplifying Algebraic Expressions). Math 7 notes here.

History: None tonight.

Long-Term Assignments:

Sports Book Report. Due Tuesday, 1-4-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.

Documents:
Gradebook Wizard Login Instructions can be found here.

The 2010-2011 Book Report List can be found here.

Ms. Viteri's El Alfabeto sheet can be found here.

Mr. K's Google site is here.

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

December 08, 2010

Wednesday, 12-8-10 Homework

English:
Reading: The Golden Goblet, Chapter 16. Take careful notes. Find 2 quotes in the chapter and explain why they are significant. Due Thursday, 12-9-10.

Look here for help with unfamiliar words found in the novel: http://mssantobookclub.pbworks.com/

Look at Ancient Egypt websites here: http://www.omnibusol.com/anegypt.html#egypt

Great web-based mind-mapping program here: http://mywebspiration.com Mywebspiration is ideal for making character webs, plot summaries, and just about anything that requires a good graphic organizer.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 12-6-10, with page references from The Golden Goblet:

eloquent-218
restive-207
agitatedly-208
gala-207
serenity-216 .
plundering-218
callous-217
homage-218
conviction-212
futile-211

Due dates for Spelling/Vocabulary homework:
(This schedule is different because of the Asian Art Museum field trip on Wednesday, 12-8-10.)
Tuesday, 12-7-10: alphabetize list, syllables, accents.
Thursday, 12-9-10: definitions & parts of speech. (We will develop class definitions.)
Friday, 12-10-10:: write a sentence for each word.
Monday: 12-13-10: write each word 3X; spelling/vocab test.

Spelling/vocabulary template sheet can be found here.

Math 6 (Kloess): Practice Workbook 28 all (4.3 Adding/Subtracting Mixed Numbers) Due Thursday, 12-9-10. Math 6 notes here.

Math 7 (Kloess): Text 76 5-25 odds. Due Thursday, 12-9-10. (2.2 Distributive Property). Study for 2.2 Quiz on Distributive Property, Thursday, 12-9-10. Math 7 notes here.

History: None tonight.

Long-Term Assignments:

Sports Book Report. Due Tuesday, 1-4-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.

Documents:
Gradebook Wizard Login Instructions can be found here.

The 2010-2011 Book Report List can be found here.

Ms. Viteri's El Alfabeto sheet can be found here.

Mr. K's Google site is here.

Posted by MichaelK at 03:54 PM | Comments (0)

December 06, 2010

Monday, 12-6-10 Homework

English:
Reading: The Golden Goblet, Chapter 15. Take careful notes. Find 2 quotes in the chapter and explain why they are significant. Due Tuesday, 12-7-10.

Look here for help with unfamiliar words found in the novel: http://mssantobookclub.pbworks.com/

Look at Ancient Egypt websites here: http://www.omnibusol.com/anegypt.html#egypt

Great web-based mind-mapping program here: http://mywebspiration.com Mywebspiration is ideal for making character webs, plot summaries, and just about anything that requires a good graphic organizer.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 12-6-10, with page references from The Golden Goblet:

eloquent-218
restive-207
agitatedly-208
gala-207
serenity-216 .
plundering-218
callous-217
homage-218
conviction-212
futile-211

Due dates for Spelling/Vocabulary homework:
(This schedule is different because of the Asian Art Museum field trip on Wednesday, 12-8-10.)
Tuesday, 12-7-10: alphabetize list, syllables, accents.
Thursday, 12-9-10: definitions & parts of speech. (We will develop class definitions.)
Friday, 12-10-10:: write a sentence for each word.
Monday: 12-13-10: write each word 3X; spelling/vocab test.

Spelling/vocabulary template sheet can be found here.

Math 6 (Kloess): Text 178 29-47 odds.(4.2 Adding/Subtracting Fractions). Math 6 notes here.

Math 7 (Kloess): PWB 235 all. (2.2 Distributive Property). Due Tuesday, 12-7-10. Math 7 notes here.

History: Study for Chapter 9 test on Tuesday, 12-7-10.

Long-Term Assignments:

Death, Grief & Loss Book Report. Due Tuesday, 12-7-10. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.

Documents:
Gradebook Wizard Login Instructions can be found here.

The 2010-2011 Book Report List can be found here.

Ms. Viteri's El Alfabeto sheet can be found here.

Mr. K's Google site is here.

Posted by MichaelK at 04:19 PM | Comments (0)

December 03, 2010

Friday, 12-3-10 Homework

English:
Reading: The Golden Goblet, Chapter 14. Take careful notes. Find 2 quotes in each chapter and explain why they are significant. Due Monday, 12-6-10.

Look here for help with unfamiliar words found in the novel: http://mssantobookclub.pbworks.com/

Look at Ancient Egypt websites here: http://www.omnibusol.com/anegypt.html#egypt

Great web-based mind-mapping program here: http://mywebspiration.com Mywebspiration is ideal for making character webs, plot summaries, and just about anything that requires a good graphic organizer.

Spelling/Vocabulary: New word list to come.

Spelling/vocabulary template sheet can be found here.

Math 6 (Kloess): PWB 27, all. Due Monday, 12-6-10. (Practice 4.2 Adding/Subtracting Fractions). Math 6 notes here.
.
Math 7 (Kloess): Text 71, 9-21 odds. (2.1 Properties of Numbers). Due Monday, 12-6-10. Math 7 notes here.

History: Finish study guide for Chapter 9. Study for Chapter 9 test on Tuesday, 12-7-10.

Long-Term Assignments:

Death, Grief & Loss Book Report. Due Tuesday, 12-7-10. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.

Documents:
Gradebook Wizard Login Instructions can be found here.

The 2010-2011 Book Report List can be found here.

Ms. Viteri's El Alfabeto sheet can be found here.

Mr. K's Google site is here.

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

December 02, 2010

Thursday, 12-2-10 Homework

English:
Reading: The Golden Goblet, Chapter 13. Take careful notes. Find 2 quotes in each chapter and explain why they are significant. Due Friday, 12-3-10.

Look here for help with unfamiliar words found in the novel: http://mssantobookclub.pbworks.com/

Look at Ancient Egypt websites here: http://www.omnibusol.com/anegypt.html#egypt

Great web-based mind-mapping program here: http://mywebspiration.com Mywebspiration is ideal for making character webs, plot summaries, and just about anything that requires a good graphic organizer.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 11-29-10, with class definitions:

chortle, n: gleeful laugh or chuckle.
civilities, n: courteous behavior or politeness.
conspiratorial, adj: secretive, unlawful or evil.
cubits, n: an ancient measure of length from the elbow to the fingertips.
dwindled, v: became smaller, decreased.
kindle, v: to ignite or start a fire.
laconically, adv: using few words; succinct or concise.
malice, n: a desire to hurt or see others suffer.
skullduggery, n: deception or trickery.
wager, v: to bet or gamble.

Due dates for spelling/vocabulary homework:
Tuesday, 11-30-10: alphabetize list, syllables, accents.
Wednesday, 12-1-10: definitions & parts of speech. (We will develop class definitions.)
Thursday: 12-2-10: write a sentence for each word.
Friday: 12-3-10: write each word 3X; spelling/vocab test.

Spelling/vocabulary template sheet can be found here.

Math 6 (Kloess): Problem Solving 4.1: Estimating with fractions sheet, all. Due Friday, 12-3-10. Math 6 notes here.
.
Math 7 (Kloess): PWB 233 all. (2.1 Properties of Numbers). Due Friday, 12-3-10. Math 7 notes here.

History: Your name in hieroglyphs project. Due Friday, 12-3-10. A copy of the packet can be found here.

Long-Term Assignments:

Death, Grief & Loss Book Report. Due Tuesday, 12-7-10. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.

Documents:
Gradebook Wizard Login Instructions can be found here.

The 2010-2011 Book Report List can be found here.

Ms. Viteri's El Alfabeto sheet can be found here.

Mr. K's Google site is here.

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

December 01, 2010

Wednesday, 12-1-10 Homework

English:
Reading: The Golden Goblet, Chapter 13. Take careful notes. Find 2 quotes in each chapter and explain why they are significant. Due Friday, 12-3-10.

Look here for help with unfamiliar words found in the novel: http://mssantobookclub.pbworks.com/

Look at Ancient Egypt websites here: http://www.omnibusol.com/anegypt.html#egypt

Great web-based mind-mapping program here: http://mywebspiration.com Mywebspiration is ideal for making character webs, plot summaries, and just about anything that requires a good graphic organizer.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 11-29-10, with class definitions:

chortle, n: gleeful laugh or chuckle.
civilities, n: courteous behavior or politeness.
conspiratorial, adj: secretive, unlawful or evil.
cubits, n: an ancient measure of length from the elbow to the fingertips.
dwindled, v: became smaller, decreased.
kindle, v: to ignite or start a fire.
laconically, adv: using few words; succinct or concise.
malice, n: a desire to hurt or see others suffer.
skullduggery, n: deception or trickery.
wager, v: to bet or gamble.

Due dates for spelling/vocabulary homework:
Tuesday, 11-30-10: alphabetize list, syllables, accents.
Wednesday, 12-1-10: definitions & parts of speech. (We will develop class definitions.)
Thursday: 12-2-10: write a sentence for each word.
Friday: 12-3-10: write each word 3X; spelling/vocab test.

Spelling/vocabulary template sheet can be found here.

Math 6 (Kloess): PWB p. 26, all. Due Thursday, 12-2-10. Math 6 notes here.
.
Math 7 (Kloess): None tonight. Math 7 notes here.

History: Your name in hieroglyphs project. Due Friday, 12-3-10. A copy of the packet can be found here.

Long-Term Assignments:

Death, Grief & Loss Book Report. Due Tuesday, 12-7-10. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.

Documents:
Gradebook Wizard Login Instructions can be found here.

The 2010-2011 Book Report List can be found here.

Ms. Viteri's El Alfabeto sheet can be found here.

Mr. K's Google site is here.

Posted by MichaelK at 02:57 PM | Comments (0)