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May 31, 2011
Tuesday, 5-31-11 Homework
English: Read Chapter 8 of The Outsiders. Answer Chapter 8 questions and take careful notes for discussion. Due Wednesday, 6-1-11. A complete list of questions for the novel can be found here.
Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 5-30-11:
trademark
imploringly
bewildered
surveyed
conviction
wistfully
indignant
mimicking
drawled
eluded
Spelling-vocabulary homework due dates:
Wednesday, 6-1-11: alphabetize list, break into syllables, note accents.
Thursday, 6-2-11: Look up definitions and parts of speech for each word. We will develop classroom definitions.
Friday, 6-3-11: Write a sentence for each word.
Monday, 6-6-11: Write each word 3X; spelling vocabulary test.
Spelling/Vocabulary template can be found here.
Math 6 (Kloess): Text 494-495 2-16 evens. Due Wednesday, 6-1-11. Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): Text 641-643 7, 19, 21-27. Due Wednesday, 6-1-11. Study for chapter test covering Chapter 12.1, 12.3, 12.4 and 12.5 on Thursday, 6-2-11. Math 7 notes here.
History: None tonight.
Long-Term Assignments:
Challenges in Life Book Report. Due Tuesday, 6-7-11. 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 02:38 PM | Comments (0)
May 26, 2011
Thursday, 5-26-11 Homework
English: Read Chapter 7 of The Outsiders. Answer Chapter 7 questions and take careful notes for discussion. Due Tuesday, 5-31-11. A complete list of questions for the novel can be found here.
Spelling/Vocabulary: None this week.
Spelling/Vocabulary template can be found here.
Math 6 (Kloess): None tonight. Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): Finish PWB 489-490 if not done in class. Due Tuesday, 5-31-11. Math 7 notes here.
History: Study for Chapter 30 test on Tuesday, 5-31-11.
Long-Term Assignments:
Challenges in Life Book Report. Due Tuesday, 6-7-11. 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 04:56 PM | Comments (0)
May 25, 2011
Wednesday, 5-25-11 Homework
English: Read Chapter 6 of The Outsiders. Answer Chapter 6 questions and take careful notes for discussion. Due Thursday, 5-26-11. A complete list of questions for the novel can be found here.
Writing: Santa Barbara field trip expository essay. Write a 5-paragraph essay about your best, most outstanding experience on the trip. What will you remember about the trip for a long time? Please word-process: 12 point Times Roman, double-spaced with 0.75" margins. A copy of the prompt can be found here.
Due dates:
Thursday, 5-26-11: Final copy, all drafts, and outline. Please staple the prompt on top of all papers.
Spelling/Vocabulary: None this week.
Spelling/Vocabulary template can be found here.
Math 6 (Kloess): Text 494-495 1-15 odds. Due Thursday, 5-26-11.Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): Text 630 #3. Due Thursday, 5-25-11. Math 7 notes here.
History: Chapter 30 Study Guide, questions 4-6 and timeline. Due Thursday, 5-25-11.
Long-Term Assignments:
Challenges in Life Book Report. Due Tuesday, 6-7-11. 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 11:50 AM | Comments (0)
May 24, 2011
Tuesday, 5-24-11 Homework
English: Read Chapter 6 of The Outsiders. Answer Chapter 6 questions and take careful notes for discussion. Due Thursday, 5-26-11. A complete list of questions for the novel can be found here.
Writing: Santa Barbara field trip expository essay. Write a 5-paragraph essay about your best, most outstanding experience on the trip. What will you remember about the trip for a long time? Please word-process: 12 point Times Roman, double-spaced with 0.75" margins. A copy of the prompt can be found here.
Due dates:
Wednesday, 5-25-11: First draft to be edited in class
Thursday, 5-26-11: Final copy, all drafts, and outline. Please staple the prompt on top of all papers.
Spelling/Vocabulary: None this week.
Spelling/Vocabulary template can be found here.
Math 6 (Kloess): Practice Workbook 76 all. Due Wednesday, 5-25-11. Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): None tonight. Study for 12.4 Lesson quiz on stem & leaf plots, Wednesday, 5-25-11. Math 7 notes here.
History: Chapter 30 Study Guide, terms & questions 1-3. Due Wednesday, 5-25-11.
Long-Term Assignments:
Challenges in Life Book Report. Due Tuesday, 6-7-11. 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 03:19 PM | Comments (0)
May 23, 2011
Monday, 5-23-11
English: Read Chapter 5 of The Outsiders. Answer Chapter 5 questions and take careful notes for discussion. Due Tuesday, 5-24-11. A complete list of questions for the novel can be found here.
Writing: Santa Barbara field trip expository essay. Write a 5-paragraph essay about your best, most outstanding experience on the trip. What will you remember about the trip for a long time? Please word-process: 12 point Times Roman, double-spaced with 0.75" margins. A copy of the prompt can be found here.
Due dates:
Tuesday, 5-24-11: introduction & outline
Wednesday, 5-25-11: First draft to be edited in class
Thursday, 5-26-11: Final copy, all drafts, and outline. Please staple the prompt on top of all papers.
Spelling/Vocabulary: None this week.
Spelling/Vocabulary template can be found here.
Math 6 (Kloess): Text 464 1-23 odd. Due Tuesday, 5-24-11. Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): PWB 488 all. Due Tuesday, 5-24-11. Math 7 notes here.
History: None tonight.
Long-Term Assignments:
Challenges in Life Book Report. Due Tuesday, 6-7-11. 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 03:10 PM | Comments (0)
May 16, 2011
Monday, 5-16-11 Homework
Middle School Field Trip: May 17-20, 2011
English: Read Chapter 5 of The Outsiders. Answer Chapter 5 questions and take careful notes for discussion. Due Tuesday, 5-24-11. A complete list of questions for the novel can be found here.
Spelling/Vocabulary: None this week.
Spelling/Vocabulary template can be found here.
Math 6 (Kloess): None this week. Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): None this week. Math 7 notes here.
History: None this week.
Long-Term Assignments:
Challenges in Life Book Report. Due Tuesday, 6-7-11. 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 04:29 PM | Comments (0)
May 13, 2011
Friday, 5-13-11
English: Read Chapter 4 of The Outsiders. Answer Chapter 4 questions and take careful notes for discussion. Due Monday, 5-16-11. A complete list of questions for the novel can be found here.
Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 5-9-11, with class-generated definitions:
bickering, v: having a petty quarrel or squabble
gingerly, adv: in a very careful or cautious way
impersonally, adv: in a way that shows no human feelings, sympathy, or warmth
irresistibly, adv: too strong to restrain or ignore
muttered, v: spoken in low, indistinct tones
nonchalantly, adv: in a coolly, unconcerned way
sagely, adv: in a wise way
sarcasm, n: a sneering, cutting, or caustic remark
sympathetic, adj: showing agreement, favor, or approval
unfathomable, adj: impossible to understand
Due Dates for Spelling/vocabulary homework are changed this week because of STAR Testing:
Wednesday, 5-11-11: alphabetize list, syllables, accent marks
Thursday, 5-12-11: definitions for each word
Friday, 5-13-11: write a sentence for each word
Monday, 5-16-11: write each word 3X; spelling/vocab test
Spelling/Vocabulary template can be found here.
Math 6 (Kloess): Practice Workbook 72 all (9.7 Angle Measures in Triangles) Due Monday, 5-16-11. Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): None tonight. Math 7 notes here.
History: None tonight.
Long-Term Assignments:
Challenges in Life Book Report. Due Tuesday, 6-7-11. 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 04:03 PM | Comments (0)
May 12, 2011
Thursday, 5-12-11 Homework
English: Read Chapter 4 of The Outsiders. Answer Chapter 4 questions and take careful notes for discussion. Due Friday, 5-13-11. A complete list of questions for the novel can be found here.
Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 5-9-11, with class-generated definitions:
bickering, v: having a petty quarrel or squabble
gingerly, adv: in a very careful or cautious way
impersonally, adv: in a way that shows no human feelings, sympathy, or warmth
irresistibly, adv: too strong to restrain or ignore
muttered, v: spoken in low, indistinct tones
nonchalantly, adv: in a coolly, unconcerned way
sagely, adv: in a wise way
sarcasm, n: a sneering, cutting, or caustic remark
sympathetic, adj: showing agreement, favor, or approval
unfathomable, adj: impossible to understand
Due Dates for Spelling/vocabulary homework are changed this week because of STAR Testing:
Wednesday, 5-11-11: alphabetize list, syllables, accent marks
Thursday, 5-12-11: definitions for each word
Friday, 5-13-11: write a sentence for each word
Monday, 5-16-11: write each word 3X; spelling/vocab test
Spelling/Vocabulary template can be found here.
Math 6 (Kloess): Practice Workbook 71 all (9.6 classifying triangles) Due Friday, 12-13-11. Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): PWB 485 all (12.3 Box & Whisker Plots). Due Friday 12-13-11. here.
History: None tonight.
Long-Term Assignments:
Challenges in Life Book Report. Due Tuesday, 6-7-11. 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 03:18 PM | Comments (0)
May 11, 2011
Wednesday, 5-11-11 Homework
English: Read Chapter 4 of The Outsiders. Answer Chapter 4 questions and take careful notes for discussion. Due Friday, 5-13-11. A complete list of questions for the novel can be found here.
Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 5-9-11:
sympathetic
bickering
sarcasm
irresistibly
sagely
gingerly
unfathomable
nonchalantly
impersonally
muttered
Due Dates for Spelling/vocabulary homework are changed this week because of STAR Testing:
Wednesday, 5-11-11: alphabetize list, syllables, accent marks
Thursday, 5-12-11: definitions for each word
Friday, 5-13-11: write a sentence for each word
Monday, 5-16-11: write each word 3X; spelling/vocab test
Spelling/Vocabulary template can be found here.
Math 6 (Kloess): None tonight. Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): None tonight. Math 7 notes here.
History: None tonight.
Long-Term Assignments:
Challenges in Life Book Report. Due Tuesday, 6-7-11. 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 05:02 PM | Comments (0)
May 10, 2011
Tuesday, 5-10-11 Homework
English: Read Chapter 3 of The Outsiders. Answer Chapter 3 questions and take careful notes for discussion. NOTE DUE DATE CHANGE for STAR testing: Due Wednesday, 5-11-11. A complete list of questions for the novel can be found here.
Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 5-9-11:
sympathetic
bickering
sarcasm
irresistibly
sagely
gingerly
unfathomable
nonchalantly
impersonally
muttered
Due Dates for Spelling/vocabulary homework are changed this week because of STAR Testing:
Wednesday, 5-11-11: alphabetize list, syllables, accent marks
Thursday, 5-12-11: definitions for each word
Friday, 5-13-11: write a sentence for each word
Monday, 5-16-11: write each word 3X; spelling/vocab test
Spelling/Vocabulary template can be found here.
Math 6 (Kloess): None tonight. Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): None tonight. Math 7 notes here.
History: None tonight.
Long-Term Assignments:
Challenges in Life Book Report. Due Tuesday, 6-7-11. 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 05:10 PM | Comments (0)
May 09, 2011
Monday, 5-9-11 Homework
English: Read Chapter 3 of The Outsiders. Answer Chapter 3 questions and take careful notes for discussion. NOTE DUE DATE CHANGE for STAR testing: Due Wednesday, 5-11-11. A complete list of questions for the novel can be found here.
Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 5-9-11:
sympathetic
bickering
sarcasm
irresistibly
sagely
gingerly
unfathomable
nonchalantly
impersonally
muttered
Due Dates for Spelling/vocabulary homework are changed this week because of STAR Testing:
Wednesday, 5-11-11: alphabetize list, syllables, accent marks
Thursday, 5-12-11: definitions for each word
Friday, 5-13-11: write a sentence for each word
Monday, 5-16-11: write each word 3X; spelling/vocab test
Spelling/Vocabulary template can be found here.
Math 6 (Kloess): None tonight. Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): None tonight. Math 7 notes here.
History: None tonight.
Long-Term Assignments:
Challenges in Life Book Report. Due Tuesday, 6-7-11. 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 04:16 PM | Comments (0)
May 06, 2011
Friday, 5-6-11 Homework
English: Read Chapter 2 of The Outsiders. Answer Chapter 2 questions and take careful notes for discussion. Due Monday, 5-9-11. Complete list of questions for the novel can be found here.
Spelling/Vocabulary: New word list Monday!
Spelling/Vocabulary template can be found here.
Math 6 (Kloess): Text 477 1-28 all. Due Due Monday, 5-9-11. Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): Text 620 7-8. Due Monday, 5-9-11. Math 7 notes here.
History: Study for Chapter 27 test on Monday, 5-9-11.
Long-Term Assignments:
Challenges in Life Book Report. Due Tuesday, 6-7-11. 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 03:46 PM | Comments (0)
May 05, 2011
Thursday, 5-5-11 Homework
English: The Pearl end of book test questions. Due Friday, 5-6-11.
Read Chapter 1 of The Outsiders. Answer Chapter 1 questions and take careful notes for discussion. Due Friday, 5-6-11.
Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 5-2-11, with class-generated definitions:
cleft, n: a v-shaped space or opening
collusion, n; a secret agreement, often for deceitful purposes
divert, v: to turn aside or distract
guttural, adj: a strange, unpleasant sound from the throat
lament, v: to mourn or regret
lethargy, n: drowsiness; being lazy, sluggish, or indifferent
monolithic, adj: huge or massive
monotonously, adv: in a tedious or unvarying way
petulant, adj: insolent or rude; impatient or irritated
trudged, v: walked laboriously or unwillingly
Spelling-Vocabulary Homework Due Dates:
Tuesday, 5-3-11: alphabetize list, syllables, accent marks.
Wednesday, 5-4-11: definitions & parts of speech.
Thursday, 5-5-11: write a sentence for each word. Use correct part of speech.
Friday, 5-6-11: Write 3X; Spelling-vocabulary test.
Math 6 (Kloess): Text 323 1-39 odds. Due Friday, 5-6-11. Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): Text 619 Calif. Standards Check #4. Due Friday, 5-6-11. Math 7 notes here.
History: Chapter 27 Study Guide. Terms & Questions 4-5 & Timeline. Due Friday, 5-6-11.
Long-Term Assignments:
Challenges in Life Book Report. Due Tuesday, 6-7-11. 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 04:30 PM | Comments (0)
May 04, 2011
Wednesday, 5-4-11 Homework
English: The Pearl end of book test questions. Due Friday, 5-6-11.
Read Chapter 1 of The Outsiders. Answer Chapter 1 questions and take careful notes for discussion. Due Thursday, 5-5-11
Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 5-2-11, with class-generated definitions:
cleft, n: a v-shaped space or opening
collusion, n; a secret agreement, often for deceitful purposes
divert, v: to turn aside or distract
guttural, adj: a strange, unpleasant sound from the throat
lament, v: to mourn or regret
lethargy, n: drowsiness; being lazy, sluggish, or indifferent
monolithic, adj: huge or massive
monotonously, adv: in a tedious or unvarying way
petulant, adj: insolent or rude; impatient or irritated
trudged, v: walked laboriously or unwillingly
Spelling-Vocabulary Homework Due Dates:
Tuesday, 5-3-11: alphabetize list, syllables, accent marks.
Wednesday, 5-4-11: definitions & parts of speech.
Thursday, 5-5-11: write a sentence for each word. Use correct part of speech.
Friday, 5-6-11: Write 3X; Spelling-vocabulary test.
Math 6 (Kloess): Text 121 1-31 odds. Due Thursday, 5-4-11. Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): Text 220 1-51 odds. Due Thursday, 5-4-11. Math 7 notes here.
History: Chapter 27 Study Guide. Terms & Questions 1-3. Due Thursday, 5-5-11.
Long-Term Assignments:
Challenges in Life Book Report. Due Tuesday, 6-7-11. 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 04:02 PM | Comments (0)
May 03, 2011
Tuesday, 5-3-11 Homework
English: The Pearl end of book test questions. Due Friday, 5-6-11.
Read Chapter 1 of The Outsiders. Answer Chapter 1 questions and take careful notes for discussion. Due Thursday, 5-5-11
Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 5-2-11:
collusion
lethargy
lament
divert
monotonously
guttural
cleft
petulant
monolithic
trudged
Spelling-Vocabulary Homework Due Dates:
Tuesday, 5-3-11: alphabetize list, syllables, accent marks.
Wednesday, 5-4-11: definitions & parts of speech.
Thursday, 5-5-11: write a sentence for each word. Use correct part of speech.
Friday, 5-6-11: Write 3X; Spelling-vocabulary test.
Math 6 (Kloess): Practice Workbook 70 all; Text 161 1-33 odds. Due Wednesday, 5-4-11. Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): PWB 121 all. Due Wednesday, 5-4-11. Math 7 notes here.
History: None tonight.
Long-Term Assignments:
Science Fiction Book Report. Due Tuesday, 5-3-11. 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 02:42 PM | Comments (0)
May 02, 2011
Monday, 5-2-11 Homework
English: The Pearl end of book test questions. Due Friday, 5-6-11.
Spelling/Vocabulary: Word list for the week of 5-2-11:
collusion
lethargy
lament
divert
monotonously
guttural
cleft
petulant
monolithic
trudged
Spelling/vocabulary due dates:
Spelling-Vocabulary Homework Due Dates:
Tuesday, 5-3-11: alphabetize list, syllables, accent marks.
Wednesday, 5-4-11: definitions & parts of speech.
Thursday, 5-5-11: write a sentence for each word. Use correct part of speech.
Friday, 5-6-11: Write 3X; Spelling-vocabulary test.
Math 6 (Kloess): Text 61 5-35 odds. Due Tuesday, 5-3-11, Math 6 notes here.
Math 7 (Kloess): Text 609 5-19 odd. Due Tuesday, 5-3-11. Math 7 notes here.
History: None tonight.
Long-Term Assignments:
Science Fiction Book Report. Due Tuesday, 5-3-11. 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 03:01 PM | Comments (0)