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February 28, 2011

Monday, 2-28-11 Homework

English: None tonight.

Math 6 (Kloess): Text 322 38-45. Due Tuesday, 3-1-11. Math 6 notes here.

Math 7 (Kloess): Text 313 5-21 odds. Due Tuesday, 3-1-11. (6.6 Percents & Equations.) Math 7 notes here.

History: Chapter 18 Study Guide, Terms & Questions 1-3. Due Tuesday, 3-1-11.

Long-Term Assignments:

How-To Book Report. Due Tuesday, 3-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.

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 04:20 PM | Comments (0)

February 25, 2011

Friday, 2-25-11 Homework

English: None tonight.

Math 6 (Kloess): Finish Practice A&C: 6.6 Percent of Change. Due Monday, 2-28-11. Lesson Quiz on 6.6 Percent of Change on Monday, 2-28-11. Math 6 notes here.

Math 7 (Kloess): PWB 345 all. (6.6 Percents & Equations.) Monday, 2-28-11. Math 7 notes here.

History: Chapter 18 Study Guide, Terms & Questions 1-3. Due Tuesday, 3-1-11.

Long-Term Assignments:

How-To Book Report. Due Tuesday, 3-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.

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 02:33 PM | Comments (0)

February 24, 2011

Thursday, 2-24-11 Homework

English: None tonight.

Math 6 (Kloess): Review for Mastery 6.6 Percent of Change, all; Practice A&C: word problems only. Due Friday, 2-24-11. Lesson Quiz on 6.6 Percent of Change on Friday, 2-25-11. Math 6 notes here.

Math 7 (Kloess): Box Method sheet, p. 2 & 3, 15 problems. (6.5 Proportions and Percents.) Due Friday, 2-25-11. Math 7 notes here.

History: None tonight.

Long-Term Assignments:

How-To Book Report. Due Tuesday, 3-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.

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 04:07 PM | Comments (0)

February 23, 2011

Wednesday, 2-23-11 Homework

English: None tonight.

Math 6 (Kloess): Text EP13 53-61 all. (6.6 Percent of Change) Due Thursday, 2-24-11. Math 6 notes here.

Math 7 (Kloess): Text 309 5-20 all. (6.5 Proportions and Percents.) Due Thursday, 2-24-11. Math 7 notes here.

History: None tonight.

Long-Term Assignments:

How-To Book Report. Due Tuesday, 3-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.

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 04:16 PM | Comments (0)

February 22, 2011

Tuesday, 2-22-11 Homework

English: Read Chapter 11 of Homeless Bird. Take notes for discussion. Due Wednesday, 2-23-11.

Math 6 (Kloess): Text 310 2-20 evens. (6.6 Percent of Change) Due Wednesday, 2-23-11. Math 6 notes here.

Math 7 (Kloess): PWB 343 all. (6.5 Proportions and Percents.) Due Wednesday, 2-23-11. Study for Lesson Quiz on 6.4 Fractions, Decimals and Percents on Wednesday, 2-23-11. Math 7 notes here.

History: Finish Preview 18 in Interactive Notebook and Prereading handout for Chapter 18 if not finished in class. Due Wednesday, 2-23-11.

Long-Term Assignments:

How-To Book Report. Due Tuesday, 3-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.

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 12:30 PM | Comments (0)

February 18, 2011

Friday, 2-18-11 Homework

English: Read Chapter 10 of Homeless Bird. Take notes for discussion. Due Tuesday, 2-22-11.

Spelling/Vocabulary: New word list Tuesday, 2-22-11.

Math 6 (Kloess): Practice Workbook 49 (6.6 Percent of Change) Due Tuesday, 2-22-11. Math 6 notes here.

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

History: Study for Chapter 17 Test on Tuesday, 2-22-11.

Long-Term Assignments:

How-To Book Report. Due Tuesday, 3-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.

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 03:44 PM | Comments (0)

February 17, 2011

Thursday, 2-17-11 Homework

English: Read Chapter 9 of Homeless Bird. Take notes for discussion. Due Thursday, 2-17-11.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-14-11:

devotions, n: acts of prayer or private worship
hesitantly, adv: reluctantly or indecisively.
huddled, v: curled up or crouched
impudent, adj: shamelessly bold; disregarding of others
inconspicuous, adj: not readily noticeable
kinship n: relationship
piety, n: dutifulness as in religion; devout
pittance, n: a small amount; a meager wage
refined, adj: well-bred; cultivated or cultured
sophisticated, adj: worldly wise; experienced or aware

Due dates for Spelling/vocabulary homework:
Tuesday, 2-15-11: alphabetize list, syllables, accent marks.
Wednesday, 2-16-11: No class; Dave Nettell.
Thursday, 2-17-11: Definitions & parts of speech. (We will collaborate to develop class definitions.)
Friday, 2-18-11: Write a sentence for each word; write each word 3X; spelling/vocabulary test.

Math 6 (Kloess): Text 310 1-17 odds. Due Friday, 2-18-11. Math 6 notes here.

Math 7 (Kloess): Text 303 1-51 odds. Due Friday, 2-18-11. Math 7 notes here.

History: Study for Chapter 17 Test on Tuesday, 2-22-11.

Long-Term Assignments:

How-To Book Report. Due Tuesday, 3-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.

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 05:37 PM | Comments (0)

February 16, 2011

Wednesday, 2-16-11 Homework

English: Read Chapter 9 of Homeless Bird. Take notes for discussion. Due Thursday, 2-17-11.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-14-11:

impudent
kinship
pittance
refined
huddled
piety
devotions
hesitantly
inconspicuous
sophisticated

Math 6 (Kloess): Memorize percent of change formula, and do the You-Try problems in the notes.(6.6 Percent of Change.) Due Thursday, 2-17-11. Math 6 notes here.

Math 7 (Kloess): Text 292 5-25 odds. Due Thursday, 2-17-11. Math 7 notes here.

History: Chapter 17 Study Guide: Questions 3-4 and timeline. Due Thursday, 2-17-11.

Long-Term Assignments:

How-To Book Report. Due Tuesday, 3-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.

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 03:27 PM | Comments (0)

February 15, 2011

Tuesday, 2-15-11 Homework

English: Read Chapter 9 of Homeless Bird. Take notes for discussion. Due Thursday, 2-17-11.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-14-11:

impudent
kinship
pittance
refined
huddled
piety
devotions
hesitantly
inconspicuous
sophisticated

Math 6 (Kloess): Memorize percent of change formula, and do the You-Try problems in the notes.(6.6 Percent of Change.) Due Thursday, 2-17-11. Math 6 notes here.

Math 7 (Kloess): PWB 337 all. Due Wednesday, 2-16-11. Math 7 notes here.

History: Chapter 17 Study Guide: Questions 3-4 and timeline. Due Thursday, 2-17-11.

Long-Term Assignments:

How-To Book Report. Due Tuesday, 3-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.

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 04:46 PM | Comments (0)

February 14, 2011

Monday, 2-14-11 Homework

English: Read Chapter 8 of Homeless Bird. Take notes for discussion. Due Tuesday, 2-15-11.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-14-11:

impudent
kinship
pittance
refined
huddled
piety
devotions
hesitantly
inconspicuous
sophisticated

Math 6 (Kloess): Text 304 2-20 evens.(6.5 Solving Percent Problems.) Due Tuesday, 2-15-11. Math 6 notes here.

Math 7 (Kloess): Text 286-287 5-25 odds. Math 7 notes here.

History: Chapter 17 Study Guide: Terms and Questions 1-2. Due Tuesday, 2-15-11.

Long-Term Assignments:

How-To Book Report. Due Tuesday, 3-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.

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 04:47 PM | Comments (0)

February 11, 2011

Friday, 2-11-11 Homework

English: Read Chapter 7 of Homeless Bird. Take notes for discussion. Look for examples of metaphors & similes. Due Monday, 2-14-11.

Spelling/Vocabulary: New word list Monday, 2-14-11.

Math 6 (Kloess): Practice A & C + Review for Mastery sheets. (6.5 Solving Percent Problems.) Due Monday, 2-14-11. Math 6 notes here.

Math 7 (Kloess): PWB 317 all. Due Monday, 2-14-11. Math 7 notes here.

History: None tonight.

A good website about Buddhism can be found here.

Long-Term Assignments:

How-To Book Report. Due Tuesday, 3-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.

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 06:03 PM | Comments (0)

February 10, 2011

Thursday, 2-10-11 Homework

English: Read Chapter 7 of Homeless Bird. Take notes for discussion. Look for examples of metaphors & similes. Due Monday, 2-14-11.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-7-11, with class-generated definitions:

bazaar, n: a marketplace or area of shops.
elegance, n: refined grace; dignified manner.
gawky, adj: awkward or clumsy; ungainly.
insolent, adj: boldly disrespectful; rude or insulting.
pilgrimage, n: a journey to a shrine or holy place.
privileged, adj: having or enjoying benefits.
scandalized, v: shocked or offended by improper conduct.
shrewd, adj: clever or sharp in practical affairs; astute.
triumphant, adj: successful or victorious.
veranda, n: a roofed porch.

Spelling/Vocabulary template is here.

Due Dates for Spelling/Vocabulary homework:
Tuesday, 2-8-11: alphabetize list, syllables, accent marks
Wednesday, 2-9-11: Definitions & parts of speech for each word. (We will agree on class definitions.)
Thursday, 2-10-11: Write a sentence for each word.
Friday, 2-11-11: Write each word 3X; spelling/vocabulary test.

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 48 all. (6.5 Solving Percent Problems.) Due Friday, 2-11-11. Math 6 notes here.

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

History: None tonight.

A good website about Buddhism can be found here.

Long-Term Assignments:

How-To Book Report. Due Tuesday, 3-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.

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 05:00 PM | Comments (0)

February 09, 2011

Wednesday, 2-9-11 Homework

English: Read Chapter 6 of Homeless Bird. Take notes for discussion. Look for examples of metaphors & similes. Due Thursday, 2-10-11.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 2-7-11, with class-generated definitions:

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): None tonight. Math 6 notes here.

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

History: None tonight.

A good website about Buddhism can be found here.

Long-Term Assignments:

How-To Book Report. Due Tuesday, 3-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.

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 02:45 PM | Comments (0)

February 08, 2011

Tuesday, 2-8-11 Homework

English: Read Chapter 6 of Homeless Bird. Take notes for discussion. Look for examples of metaphors & similes. Due Thursday, 2-10-11.

Spelling/Vocabulary: New word list for the week of 2-7-11:

elegance
bazaar
scandalized
triumphant
privileged
gawky
veranda
pilgrimage
insolent
shrewd

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 320-321 do odd-numbered problems in sections 6.1, 6.2, and 6.4. Due Wednesday, 2-9-11. Math 6 notes here.

Math 7 (Kloess): Finish Benchmark Prep test if not finished in class. Due Wednesday, 2-9-11. Study for district assessment on Wednesday, 2-9-11. Math 7 notes here.

History: Study for Chapter 16 Test on Wednesday, 2-9-11.

A good website about Buddhism can be found here.

Long-Term Assignments:

How-To Book Report. Due Tuesday, 3-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.

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 04:05 PM | Comments (0)

February 07, 2011

Monday, 2-7-11 Homework

English: Read Chapter 5 of Homeless Bird. Take notes for discussion. Look for examples of metaphors & similes. Due Tuesday, 2-8-11.

Spelling/Vocabulary: New word list for the week of 2-7-11:

elegance
bazaar
scandalized
triumphant
privileged
gawky
veranda
pilgrimage
insolent
shrewd

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): Practice Workbook 47 (6.4 Percent of a Number.) Due Tuesday, 2-8-11. Math 6 notes here.

Math 7 (Kloess): Do at least 4 exercises for each of the following sections in Extra Practice pages in back of Text: 2.1, , 4.7, 4.8, 9.5, 11.1 & 11.2. Study for district assessment on Wednesday, 2-9-11. Math 7 notes here.

History: Study for Chapter 16 Test on Wednesday, 2-9-11.

A good website about Buddhism can be found here.

Long-Term Assignments:

How-To Book Report. Due Tuesday, 3-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.

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 03:02 PM | Comments (0)

February 04, 2011

Friday, 2-4-11 Homework

English: Read Chapter 4 of Homeless Bird. Take notes for discussion. Due Monday, 2-7-11.

Spelling/Vocabulary: New word list Monday, 2-7-11.

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 300 10-25 all. (6.4: Percent of a Number) Due Monday, 2-7-11. Math 6 notes here.

Math 7 (Kloess): Practice Test, all. Due Monday, 2-7-11. Study for Unit test covering 9.5, 11.1 & 11.2 on Monday, 2-7-11. Math 7 notes here.

History: Chapter 16 Study Guide, definitions & questions 4 & 5; complete timeline. Due Monday, 2-7-11.

A good website about Buddhism can be found here.

Long-Term Assignments:

How-To Book Report. Due Tuesday, 3-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.

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 02:21 PM | Comments (0)

February 03, 2011

Thursday, 2-3-11 Homework

English: Read Chapter 3 of Homeless Bird. Take notes, choose 3 quotes & explain their significance. Due Friday, 2-4-11.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 1-31-11, with classroom definitions:

auspicious, adj: favorable or promising
cunning, adj: skillful in deception; sly or crafty
defied, v: challenged the power; resisted or opposed boldly
dowry, n: the property a woman brings to her husband at marriage
embroider, v: to make a design on fabric with needlework
garland, n: a wreath or woven chain of flowers
procession, n: the act of moving along in a formal way
respectable, adj: worthy of esteem; proper
shuddered, v: shook or trembled from fear or disgust
sulky, adj: gloomy, dismal or sullen

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): Finish Practice Workbook 45 all if not finished in class; Text 290-291 2-28 evens. (6.2 Fractions, Decimals & Percents.) Due Friday, 2-4-11. Math 6 notes here.

Math 7 (Kloess): None tonight. Unit test covering 9.5, 11.1 & 11.2 on Monday, 2-7-11. Math 7 notes here.

History: Chapter 16 Study Guide, definitions & questions 1-3. Due Friday, 2-4-11.

Long-Term Assignments:

How-To Book Report. Due Tuesday, 3-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.

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 04:39 PM | Comments (0)

February 02, 2011

Wednesday, 2-2-11 Homework

English: Read Chapter 2 of Homeless Bird. Take notes, choose 3 quotes & explain their significance. Due Thursday, 2-3-11.

Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 1-31-11, with classroom definitions:

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): Finish Practice Workbook 45 all if not finished in class; Text 290-291 1-27 odds. (6.2 Fractions, Decimals & Percents.)Due Thursday 2-3-11. Math 6 notes here.

Math 7 (Kloess): Text 671 11 a-e; Text 676 1-18. Due Thursday 2-3-11. (Review of 9.5, 11.1 & 11.2) Unit test covering 9.5, 11.1 & 11.2 on Friday, 2-4-11. Math 7 notes here.

History: None tonight.

Long-Term Assignments:

How-To Book Report. Due Tuesday, 3-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.

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 04:15 PM | Comments (0)

February 01, 2011

Tuesday, 2-1-11 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) as possible. 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

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): Practice Workbook 44 all. (6.1 Intro to Percents.)Due Wednesday, 2-2-11. Math 6 notes here.

Math 7 (Kloess): Text 573 7-19 odds and 574 21-24 all. Due Wednesday, 2-2-11. (11.2 Pythagorean Theorem.) Math 7 notes here.

History: None tonight.

Long-Term Assignments:

How-To Book Report. Due Tuesday, 3-1-11. Instruction Sheet & Rubric can be found here.

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)