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January 31, 2011
Monday, 1-31-11 Homework
English: Read Chapter 1 of Homeless Bird. Answer the 13 questions (p. 5 of packet) and fill out as much of character chart (p. 3 of packet) and pie chart (p. 6 of packet. Due Wendesday, 2-2-11.
Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 1-31-11:
embroider
dowry
auspicious
sulky
garland
defied
cunning
shuddered
procession
respectable
Due dates for Spelling/Vocabulary homework:
Tuesday, 2-1-11: alphabetize list, break into syllables, note accent marks.
Wednesday, 2-2-11: definitions & parts of speech. (We will generate and agree upon definitions as a class.)
Thursday, 2-3-11: Write a sentence using each word.
Friday, 2-4-11: Write each word 3X; spelling & vocabulary test on 2-4-11.
Spelling/Vocabulary template is here.
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.
Math 6 (Kloess): Text EP11 (back of book) 36-40. Due Tuesday, 2-1-11. Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): PWB 465 all. (11.2 Pythagorean Theorem.) Due Tuesday, 2-1-11. Math 7 notes here.
History: Study for Chapter 15 history test on Tuesday, 12-1-11. Review guide is here.
Long-Term Assignments:
Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 2-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.
Links to lists of Mystery books for middle schoolers can be found here and 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 04:29 PM | Comments (0)
January 27, 2011
Thursday, 1-27-11 Homework
No school Friday 1-28-11.
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.
Math 6 (Kloess): Similar figures sheet, 1-26 all. Due Monday, 1-31-11. Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): Text 568 1-39 odds. (11.1 Square roots & irrationals.) Due Monday, 1-31-11. Math 7 notes here.
History: Study for Chapter 15 history test on Tuesday, 12-1-11.
Long-Term Assignments:
Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 2-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.
Links to lists of Mystery books for middle schoolers can be found here and 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 01:53 PM | Comments (0)
January 26, 2011
Wednesday, 1-26-11 Homework
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.
Math 6 (Kloess): Text 261 10-19 all. (5.6 Similar Figures & Proportions) Due Thursday, 1-27-11. Study for 5.6 Lesson Quiz on Thursday, 1-27-11. Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): PWB 462 all. (11.1 Square roots & irrationals.) Due Thursday, 1-27-11. Math 7 notes here.
History: Chapter 15 Study Guide. Questions 4-7 & timeline. Due Thursday 1-27-11.
Long-Term Assignments:
Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 2-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.
Links to lists of Mystery books for middle schoolers can be found here and 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 04:14 PM | Comments (0)
January 25, 2011
Tuesday, 1-25-11 Homework
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.
Math 6 (Kloess): Text 260 1-8 all. (5.6 Similar Figures & Proportions) Due Wednesday, 1-26-11. Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): PWB 462 all. (11.1 Square roots & irrationals.) Due Wednesday, 1-26-11. Math 7 notes here.
History: Chapter 15 Study Guide. Questions 4-7 & timeline. Due Wednesday, 1-26-11.
Long-Term Assignments:
Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 2-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.
Links to lists of Mystery books for middle schoolers can be found here and 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 05:03 PM | Comments (0)
January 24, 2011
Monday, 1-24-11 Homework
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.
Math 6 (Kloess): Text 247 1-25 odds. Due Tuesday, 1-25-11. 5.4 HW Quiz on Tuesday, 1-25-11. Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): Text 461 25-36 all. (9.5 Congruence) Due Tuesday, 1-25-11. Math 7 notes here.
History: Chapter 15 Study Guide. Definitions & questions 1-3. Due Tuesday, 1-25-11.
Long-Term Assignments:
Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 2-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.
Links to lists of Mystery books for middle schoolers can be found here and 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 02:31 PM | Comments (0)
January 21, 2011
Friday, 1-21-11 Homework
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.
Math 6 (Kloess): Practice A&C Sheet (plus optional exercises for extra credit) (5.4 Solving Proportions.) Due Monday, 1-24-11, Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): PWB 415 all (9.5 Congruence) Due Monday, 1-24-11. Math 7 notes here.
History: Study for Chapter 13 test on Monday, 1-24-11. Review guide here.
Long-Term Assignments:
Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 2-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.
Links to lists of Mystery books for middle schoolers can be found here and 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 03:33 PM | Comments (0)
January 20, 2011
Thursday, 1-20-11 Homework
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.
Math 6 (Kloess): Text 242 1-27 odds. (5.3 Identifying & Writing Proportions.) Due Friday, 1-21-11. Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): Review for Chapter Test. Text 658 any 6 exercises from each sections 2.9-2.10 and Text 668-669 any 3 problems from each section 7.1, 7.2, 7.4 & 7.5. Due Friday, 1-21-10. Study for Chapter test on Friday, 1-21-11 covering 2.1-2.6, 2.9, 2.10, 7.1, 7.2, 7.4, 7.5. Math 7 notes here.
History: Processing, Chapter 13 in
Interactive Notebook, p. 96. Due Friday, 1-21-11.
Long-Term Assignments:
Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 2-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.
Links to lists of Mystery books for middle schoolers can be found here and 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 03:21 PM | Comments (0)
January 19, 2011
Wednesday, 1-19-11 Homework
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.
Math 6 (Kloess): Practice A&C (5.2 Rates). Due Thursday, 1-20-11. Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): Review for Chapter Test. Text 658, any 3 exercises from each sections 2.1-2.6 (total of 18 exercises) Due Thursday, 1-20-11. Math 7 notes here.
History: Chapter 13 Study Guide. Definitions, Questions & Timeline. Due Thursday, 1-20-11.
Long-Term Assignments:
Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 2-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.
Links to lists of Mystery books for middle schoolers can be found here and 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 04:50 PM | Comments (0)
January 18, 2011
Tuesday, 1-18-11 Homework
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.
Math 6 (Kloess): Text 238 1-21 odds. (5.2 Rates). Due Wednesday, 1-19-11. Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): PWB 371 all. (7.5 Solving 2-step inequalities.) Due Wednesday, 1-19-11. Math 7 notes here.
History: None tonight.
Long-Term Assignments:
Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 2-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.
Links to lists of Mystery books for middle schoolers can be found here and 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 03:23 PM | Comments (0)
January 14, 2011
Friday, 1-14-11 Homework
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.
Math 6 (Kloess): Practice Workbook 37 all. (5.2 Rates). Due Tuesday, 1-18-11.
Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): PWB 369 all. (7.4 Reasoning Strategy: write an equation.) Due Tuesday, 1-18-11. Math 7 notes here.
History: Study for Chapter 12 History test, Tuesday, 1-18-10.
Long-Term Assignments:
Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 2-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.
Links to lists of Mystery books for middle schoolers can be found here and 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 04:18 PM | Comments (0)
January 13, 2011
Thursday, 1-13-11 Homework
English: Compare/contrast paragraph. Imitate the model paragraph by writing about 2 contrasting items of your own choice. Use transition words for compare and contrast, such as these or these.
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.
Math 6 (Kloess): Text 234 11-13 & 274 4 & 5. Due Friday, 1-14-11. 5.1 Lesson quiz on Ratios on Friday, 1-14-11.
Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): Study for 7.2 Lesson quiz on Solving Multistep Equations, Friday, 1-14-11. Math 7 notes here.
History: Study for Chapter 12 History test, Tuesday, 1-18-10.
Long-Term Assignments:
Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 2-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.
Links to lists of Mystery books for middle schoolers can be found here and 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 03:03 PM | Comments (0)
January 12, 2011
Wednesday, 1-12-11 Homework
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.
Math 6 (Kloess): None tonight.
Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): Text 351 7-21 odds. Due Thursday, 1-13-11.Math 7 notes here.
History: Chapter 12 Study Guide: Questions 5-7 & timeline. Due Thursday, 1-13-11.
Long-Term Assignments:
Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 2-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.
Links to lists of Mystery books for middle schoolers can be found here and 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 03:21 PM | Comments (0)
January 11, 2011
Tuesday, 1-11-11 Homework
English: Write a 2-paragraph compare-contrast on a subject of your choice using parallel structure. See handout for models. Due Wednesday, 1-12-11.
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.
Math 6 (Kloess): Text 234 1-10. (5.1 Ratios.) Due Wednesday, 1-12-11. Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): PWB 365 all. (7.2 Solving Multistep Equations.) Due Wednesday, 1-12-11. Math 7 notes here.
History: Chapter 12 Study Guide: Terms and Questions 1-4. Due Wednesday, 1-12-11.
Long-Term Assignments:
Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 2-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.
Links to lists of Mystery books for middle schoolers can be found here and 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 04:03 PM | Comments (0)
January 07, 2011
Friday, 1-7-11 Homework
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.
Math 6 (Kloess): Text 224 46-63 all. Due Monday, 1-10-11. Study for Chapter 4 test on Monday, 1-10-11. Test will cover Chapter 4.1-4.5, 4.7, 4.8. Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): Text 346 7-25 odds. (7.1: Solving 2-step equations) Math 7 notes here.
History: Study for Chapter 11 History test on Monday, 1-10-11.
Long-Term Assignments:
Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 2-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.
Links to lists of Mystery books for middle schoolers can be found here and 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 03:22 PM | Comments (0)
January 06, 2011
Thursday, 1-6-11 Homework
English: Write a show not tell paragraph that "undoes" the following cliche: I was in a state of shock. Focus on showing the feeling of being in shock about something rather than constructing an elaborate story. Due Friday, 1-7-11.
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.
Math 6 (Kloess): Text 222-223. Do any 3 exercises in each of the following sections: 4.1-4.5 (a total of 15 exercises.) Due Friday, 1-7-11. Study for Chapter 4 test on Monday, 1-10-11. Test will cover Chapter 4.1-4.5, 4.7, 4.8. Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): Text 113 8-36 evens. (2.10 Solving 1-step inequalities with multiplication & division.) Math 7 notes here.
History: Study for Chapter 11 History test on Monday, 1-10-11.
Long-Term Assignments:
Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 2-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.
Links to lists of Mystery books for middle schoolers can be found here and 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)
January 05, 2011
Wednesday, 1-5-11 Homework
English: Write a show not tell paragraph that "undoes" the following cliche: This time, I knew I was in hot water. Focus on showing the feeling of being in trouble rather than constructing an elaborate story. Due Thursday, 1-6-11.
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.
Math 6 (Kloess): Practice A&C sheets (4.8 Dividing Decimals.) Due Thursday, 1-6-11. Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): Text 113 7-37 odds. (2.10 Solving 1-step inequalities with multiplication & division.) Math 7 notes here.
History: Chapter 11 Study Guide: Questions 4 & 5 plus Timeline. Due Thursday, 1-6-11.
Long-Term Assignments:
Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 2-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.
Links to lists of Mystery books for middle schoolers can be found here and 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 04:28 PM | Comments (0)
January 04, 2011
Tuesday, 1-4-11 Homework
English: Write a show not tell paragraph that "undoes" the following cliche: They are as different as night and day. Focus on showing the difference between the two people, things, or situations rather than constructing an elaborate story. Due Wednesday, 1-5-11.
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.
Math 6 (Kloess): Practice Workbook 33, all. (4.8 Dividing Decimals.) Due Wednesday 1-5-11. Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): PWB 251 all. Due Wednesday 1-5-11. 2.9 Lesson quiz on Solving 1-step Inequalities by adding and subtracting on Wednesday 1-5-11. Math 7 notes here.
History: Chapter 11 Study Guide: Terms & Questions 1-3. Due Wednesday, 1-5-11.
Long-Term Assignments:
Mystery Book Report. Due Tuesday, 2-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.
Links to lists of Mystery books for middle schoolers can be found here and 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 01:47 PM | Comments (0)
January 03, 2011
Monday, 1-3-11 Homework
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.
Spelling/Vocabulary: None tonight.
Spelling/vocabulary template sheet can be found here.
Math 6 (Kloess): Practice Workbook 32, all. (4.7 Adding, Subtracting & Multiplying Decimals.) Due Tuesday, 1-4-11. Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): Text 108 5-25 odds. Due Tuesday, 1-4-11. 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 04:10 PM | Comments (0)