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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:
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 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 February 2, 2011 04:15 PM