June 06, 2008
Friday, 6-6-08
Math 6: None tonight.
Math 7: None tonight.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: None tonight.
Spelling & Vocabulary: None tonight.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
Posted by Mr. K at 04:06 PM
June 05, 2008
Thursday, 6-5-08
Math 6: None tonight.
Math 7: None tonight.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: None tonight.
Spelling & Vocabulary: None tonight.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 04:54 PM
June 04, 2008
Wednesday, 6-4-08
Math 6: None tonight.
Math 7: None tonight.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: None tonight.
Spelling & Vocabulary: None tonight.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 05:22 PM
June 03, 2008
Tuesday, 6-3-08
Math 6: None tonight.
Math 7: None tonight.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: None tonight.
Spelling & Vocabulary: None tonight.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Death, Grief, or Loss, due Tuesday, 6-3-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 05:48 PM
June 02, 2008
Monday, 6-2-08
Math 6: Study for end-of-year assessment: Textbook, p. 588-590, End of Course Test. Also consult individual chapter summary & review sections in topics where you need more practice.
Math 7: Study for end-of-year assessment: Textbook, p. 714-716, End of Course Test. Also consult individual chapter summary & review sections in topics where you need more practice.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: None tonight.
Spelling & Vocabulary: None tonight.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: Read text & fill in Interactive Notebook for 25.3 through 25.7; Read Chapter Summary 25.8. Study for Chapter 25 test, Tuesday, 6-3-08.
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Death, Grief, or Loss, due Tuesday, 6-3-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 04:44 PM
May 30, 2008
Friday, 5-30-08
Math 6: Study for end-of-year assessment: Textbook, p. 588-590, End of Course Test. Also consult individual chapter summary & review sections in topics where you need more practice.
Math 7: Study for end-of-year assessment: Textbook, p. 714-716, End of Course Test. Also consult individual chapter summary & review sections in topics where you need more practice.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: None tonight.
Spelling & Vocabulary: None tonight.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: Read text & fill in Interactive Notebook for 25.3 through 25.7; Read Chapter Summary 25.8. Due Monday, 6-2-08.
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Death, Grief, or Loss, due Tuesday, 6-3-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 03:51 PM
May 29, 2008
Thursday, 5-29-08
Math 6: Textbook, p. 568, #25-33 and Practice Workbook, Chapter 2.2. Due Friday, 5-30-08. Short quiz on 2.2 Friday, 5-30-08.
Math 7: Practice Workbook, 12.1 & 12.2, p. 189-191. Due Friday, 5-30-08. Short quiz on 12.2 Friday, 5-30-08.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: None tonight.
Spelling & Vocabulary: None tonight.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: Read text & fill in Interactive Notebook for 25.3 through 25.7; Read Chapter Summary 25.8. Due Friday, 5-30-08.
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Death, Grief, or Loss, due Tuesday, 6-3-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 04:55 PM
May 28, 2008
Wednesday, 5-28-08
Math 6: Textbook, p. 67, #12-34. Due Thursday, 5-29-08. Short quiz on 2.2 Thursday, 5-29-08.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 624, #15-40. Check answers on odd-numbered problems! Due Thursday, 5-29-08. Short quiz on 12.2 Thursday, 5-29-08
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: None tonight.
Spelling & Vocabulary: None tonight.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Death, Grief, or Loss, due Tuesday, 6-3-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 04:43 PM
May 27, 2008
Tuesday, 5-27-08
Math 6: Textbook, p. 62, #9-45 odd-numbered problems only; p.63, #55-66, all. Due Wednesday, 5-28-08. Short quiz on 2.1 Wednesday, 5-28-08.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 620, #1-15, 21-44, and 47-54. Check answers on odd-numbered problems! Due Wednesday, 5-28-08. Short quiz on 12.1 Wednesday, 5-29-08.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: None tonight.
Spelling & Vocabulary: None tonight.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: If you finished Geography Challenge and reading of Chapter 25.2 in class, none tonight.
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Death, Grief, or Loss, due Tuesday, 6-3-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 04:49 PM
May 22, 2008
Thursday, 5-22-08
Have a good Memorial Day holiday! See you Tuesday, 5-27-08.
Math 6: None tonight.
Math 7: None tonight.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: Dragonwings: Study for end of book test. Note: test moved to Tuesday, 5-27-08.
Dragonwings Links:
Articles and pictures of the 1906 earthquake and fire from the Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco
Spelling & Vocabulary: New words Tuesday, 5-27-08!
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Death, Grief, or Loss, due Tuesday, 6-3-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 04:44 PM
May 21, 2008
Wednesday, 5-21-08
Math 6: Study for 9.5 Mini Quiz on Thursday, 5-22-08: surface area of rectangular & triangular prisms.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 307, #15-45 odd problems only. Due Thursday, 5-22-08. Quiz on multiplying & dividing exponents, zero and negative exponents Thursday 5-22-08.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: Dragonwings: Study for end of book test. Note: test moved to Tuesday, 5-27-08.
Dragonwings Links:
Articles and pictures of the 1906 earthquake and fire from the Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco
Spelling & Vocabulary: Write words 3 times each and study for spelling/vocabulary test Thursday, 5-22-08. This week's words: lofty, shrewd, tact, perspective, auspicious, immense, petty, spontaneously, adversity, contemptuously, improvised, perpetual.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Death, Grief, or Loss, due Tuesday, 6-3-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 01:51 PM
May 20, 2008
Tuesday, 5-20-08
Math 6: Practice Workbook, Chapter 9.5, p. 131-132. Write formulas for the following: area of triangle, rectangle, and circle. Also write formula for circumference of circle. Due Wednesday, 5-21-08. Mini quiz on formulas & Chapter 9.5 on Wednesday, 5-21-08.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 694, #1-63 odd problems only.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: Dragonwings: Finish Chapter 12 & Afterword. Take notes, pull 4 quotes/events that you found significant. Due Wednesday, 5-21-08. End of book test Thursday, 5-22-08.
Dragonwings Links:
Articles and pictures of the 1906 earthquake and fire from the Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco
Spelling & Vocabulary: 1. Write sentences for each of this week's words: lofty, shrewd, tact, perspective, auspicious, immense, petty, spontaneously, adversity, contemptuously, improvised, perpetual. 2. Alphabetize the word list. Due Wednesday, 5-21-08. Spelling & vocabulary test Thursday, 5-22-08.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Death, Grief, or Loss, due Tuesday, 6-3-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 04:12 PM
May 19, 2008
Monday, 5-19-08
Math 6: Practice Workbook, Chapter 9.6, p. 133-134. Due Tuesday, 5-20-08.
Math 7: Textbook, Chapter 2 review, p. 94-97, #1-47, odd problems only. Study for Chapter 2 test, Tuesday, 5-20-08.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: Dragonwings: Read to p. 235 in Chapter 12, take chapter notes. Due Tuesday, 5-20-08.
Dragonwings Links:
Articles and pictures of the 1906 earthquake and fire from the Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco
Spelling & Vocabulary: For the following word list, look up definitions, parts of speech, divide into syllables with accent marks. Due Tuesday, 5-20-08. This week's words: lofty, shrewd, tact, perspective, auspicious, immense, petty, spontaneously, adversity, contemptuously, improvised, perpetual.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: Study for Chapter 24 test on Tuesday, 5-20-08.
Chapter 24 Links:
Cornell University site on the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire.
PBS site on the rise of labor unions.
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Death, Grief, or Loss, due Tuesday, 6-3-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 04:31 PM
May 12, 2008
Monday, 5-12-08 to Friday, 5-16-08
Middle School Field Trip, 5-13 to 5-16-08
Math 6: None tonight.
Math 7: None tonight.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: Dragonwings: Read to end of Chapter 11 and pull 4 quotes or significant events to discuss. Due Monday, 5-19-08.
Dragonwings Links:
Articles and pictures of the 1906 earthquake and fire from the Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco
Spelling & Vocabulary: New words on 5-19!
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: Do Processing assignment in Interactive Notebook for Chapter 24. Due Monday, 5-19-08.
Chapter 24 Links:
Cornell University site on the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire.
PBS site on the rise of labor unions.
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Death, Grief, or Loss, due Tuesday, 6-3-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 03:28 PM
May 09, 2008
Friday, 5-9-08
Math 6: Textbook, p. 432, #1-11. Due Monday, 5-12-08.
Math 7: Textbook, p.55, #7-15; p. 59, #16-25. Due Monday, 5-12-08.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: Dragonwings: Read to p. 212 in Chapter 11 and pull 4 quotes or significant events to discuss. Due Monday, 5-12-08.
Dragonwings Links:
Articles and pictures of the 1906 earthquake and fire from the Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco
Spelling & Vocabulary: New words on 5-19!
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: If unfinished from class, read Chapter 24.5 & 24.6. Fill in Interactive Notebook for these sections. Due Monday, 5-12-08.
Chapter 24 Links:
Cornell University site on the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire.
PBS site on the rise of labor unions.
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Death, Grief, or Loss, due Tuesday, 6-3-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 02:44 PM
May 08, 2008
Thursday, 5-8-08
Math 6: Textbook, p. 425, #5-13. Due Friday, 5-9-08.
Math 7: Textbook, p.24, #1-8; p. 34, #1-12; p. 40, #9-16. Due Friday, 5-9-08.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: Dragonwings:Read to end of Chapter 10 and pull 4 quotes or significant events to discuss. Due Friday, 5-9-08.
Dragonwings Links:
Articles and pictures of the 1906 earthquake and fire from the Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco
Spelling & Vocabulary: Write words 3 times each and study for spelling/vocabulary test on Friday, 5-9-08. This week's words are: preliminary, skeptical, tentatively, vehemently, correspondence, sullenly, exhilarating, boisterous, ominously.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: Read Chapter 24.3 & 24.4. Fill in Interactive Notebook for these sections. Due Friday, 5-9-08.
Chapter 24 Links:
Cornell University site on the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire.
PBS site on the rise of labor unions.
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Death, Grief, or Loss, due Tuesday, 6-3-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 04:49 PM
May 06, 2008
Tuesday, 5-6-08
Math 6: Textbook, p. 420, #1-12. Due Wednesday, 5-7-08. Quiz on 9.1 & 9.2 on Wednesday, 5-7-08.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 9, #39-46; p. 14, #20-29; p. 18, #20-31. Due Wednesday, 5-7-08.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: Read to end of Chapter 9 of Dragonwings and take notes. Pull 4 quotes or significant events to discuss. Due Wednesday, 5-7-08.
Spelling & Vocabulary: write sentences using this week's words: preliminary, skeptical, tentatively, vehemently, correspondence, sullenly, exhilarating, boisterous, ominously.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Death, Grief, or Loss, due Tuesday, 6-3-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 04:33 PM
May 05, 2008
Monday, 5-5-08
Math 6: Textbook, p. 413, #1-16. Due Tuesday, 5-9-08. Quiz on 9.1 & 9.2 on Wednesday, 5-10-08.
Math 7: None tonight.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: Read to end of Chapter 9 of Dragonwings and take notes. Pull 4 quotes or significant events to discuss. Due Tuesday, 5-9-08.
Spelling & Vocabulary: Look up definitions for this week's words: preliminary, skeptical, tentatively, vehemently, correspondence, sullenly, exhilarating, boisterous, ominously.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, 5-6-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 05:57 PM
May 02, 2008
Friday, 5-2-08
Math 6: Finish Skill 14 sheet & do Textbook, p. 409, #1-13. Due Monday, 5-5-08.
Math 7: None tonight.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: Read Chapter 9, p. 148-162 of Dragonwings and take notes. Due Monday, 5-5-08.
Spelling & Vocabulary: New words Monday!
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: Read Chapter 24 Background material on Industrial Expansion 1860-1890. Be prepared to discuss on Monday, 5-5-08.
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, 5-6-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 03:23 PM
May 01, 2008
Thursday, 5-1-08
Math 6: Practice Workbook, Chapter 9.1, p. 123-124. Due Friday, 5-2-08.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 421, #1-15. Due Friday, 5-2-08.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: Read Chapter 8 of Dragonwings and take notes. Due Friday, 5-2-08.
Spelling & Vocabulary: Write spelling words 3 times and study for spelling/vocabulary quiz on Friday, 5-2-08. This week's words: moderation, reluctantly, compensation, prudent, methodical, illusion, vigorously, exasperation, benevolent. Due Thursday, 5-1-08.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, 5-6-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 04:40 PM
April 30, 2008
Wednesday, 4-30-08
Math 6: Textbook, p. 489, #3-10. Due Thursday, 5-1-08.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 415, #6-18. Due Thursday, 5-1-08.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: Read to end of Chapter 7 of Dragonwings and take notes. Select 4 quotes or significant events from your reading. Be prepared to discuss your quotes and explain why you chose them. Due Wednesday, 4-30-08.
Spelling & Vocabulary: Divide the spelling & vocabulary words into syllables and alphabetize the list. This week's words: moderation, reluctantly, compensation, prudent, methodical, illusion, vigorously, exasperation, benevolent. Due Thursday, 5-1-08.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: Complete Study for Chapter 23 test on Thursday, 5-1-08.
Links for Chapter 23: Tensions in the West.
Information on the Homestead Act
Information on the Pacific Railway Act
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, 5-6-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 01:38 PM
April 29, 2008
Tuesday, 4-29-08
Math 6: Textbook, p. 485, #7-10 Due Wednesday, 4-30-08.
Math 7: None tonight.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: Read Chapter 7 p. 113-124 of Dragonwings and take notes. Select 4 quotes or significant events from your reading. Be prepared to discuss your quotes and explain why you chose them. Due Wednesday, 4-30-08.
Spelling & Vocabulary: Write 1 sentence for each of the following words: moderation, reluctantly, compensation, prudent, methodical, illusion, vigorously, exasperation, benevolent. Due Wednesday, 4-30-08.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: Complete Reading Notes on p. 2-3 in Interactive Notebook for Sections 23.3-23.7. Study for Chapter 23 test on Thursday, 5-1-08.
Links for Chapter 23: Tensions in the West.
Information on the Homestead Act
Information on the Pacific Railway Act
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, 5-6-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 03:16 PM
April 28, 2008
Monday, 4-28-08
Math 6: Textbook, p. 485, #1-6. Due Tuesday, 4-29-08.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 706, #31-48. Study for Quiz on Chapters 9.3 and 9.4, Tuesday, 4-29-08.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: Read to end of Chapter 6 of Dragonwings and take notes. Write a journal entry from Miss Whitlaw's point of view describing what it is like meeting Moon Shadow and Windrider.
Spelling & Vocabulary: Look up definitions and parts of speech for the following words: moderation, reluctantly, compensation, prudent, methodical, illusion, vigorously, exasperation, benevolent.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: Complete Reading Notes on p. 2-3 in Interactive Notebook for Sections 23.3-23.7. Study for Chapter 23 test on Thursday, 5-1-08.
Links for Chapter 23: Tensions in the West.
Information on the Homestead Act
Information on the Pacific Railway Act
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, 5-6-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 04:56 PM
April 24, 2008
Friday, 4-25-08
Math 6: None tonight.
Math 7: None tonight.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: Read Chapter 6, p. 95-104, of Dragonwings and take notes. Choose 4 quotes or significant events to discuss. Due Monday, 4-28-08.
Spelling & Vocabulary: New words Monday!
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: Complete Reading Notes on p. 2-3 in Interactive Notebook for Sections 23.3-23.7. Due Monday, 4-28-08.
Links for Chapter 23: Tensions in the West.
Information on the Homestead Act
Information on the Pacific Railway Act
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, 5-6-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 04:16 PM
Thursday, 4-24-08
Math 6: None tonight.
Math 7: None tonight.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: Read Chapter 5, p. 86-94, of Dragonwings and take notes.
Spelling & Vocabulary: Write the spelling & vocabulary words 3 times each and study for quiz on Friday, 4-25-08. The list: fragile, malicious, retain, meticulous, vast, obligations, mournful, precaution, intuitive.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
Links for Chapter 23: Tensions in the West.
Information on the Homestead Act
Information on the Pacific Railway Act
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, 5-6-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 01:32 PM
April 23, 2008
Wednesday, 4-23-08
Math 6: Study for Quiz on Chapter 10.1 Thursday, 4-24-08.
Math 7: None tonight.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: Read Chapter 5, p. 76-86, of Dragonwings and take notes.
Spelling & Vocabulary: Divide the following words into syllables and alphabetize the list: fragile, malicious, retain, meticulous, vast, obligations, mournful, precaution, intuitive.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
Links for Chapter 23: Tensions in the West.
Information on the Homestead Act
Information on the Pacific Railway Act
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, 5-6-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 03:14 PM
April 22, 2008
Tuesday, 4-22-08
Math 6: Study for Quiz on Chapter 10.1 Wednesday, 4-23-08.
Math 7: None tonight.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: Read rest of Chapter 4, p. 62-75 of Dragonwings and take notes.
Spelling & Vocabulary: Write sentences for the following words: fragile, malicious, retain, meticulous, vast, obligations, mournful, precaution, intuitive.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
Links for Chapter 23: Tensions in the West.
Information on the Homestead Act
Information on the Pacific Railway Act
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, 5-6-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 03:00 PM
April 21, 2008
Monday, 4-21-08
Math 6: Practice Workbook, Chapter 10.1, p. 135-136. Due Tuesday, 4-22-08. Quiz on Chapter 10.1 Tuesday, 4-22-08.
Math 7: None tonight.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: Read Chapter 4, p. 49-62 of Dragonwings and take notes.
Spelling & Vocabulary: Definitions & parts of speech for the following words: fragile, malicious, retain, meticulous, vast, obligations, mournful, precaution, intuitive.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
Links for Chapter 23: Tensions in the West.
Information on the Homestead Act
Information on the Pacific Railway Act
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, 5-6-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 04:57 PM
April 18, 2008
Friday, 4-18-08
Math 6: Textbook, p. 456, #14-21. Due Monday, 4-21-08. Quiz on Chapter 10.1 Tuesday, 4-22-08.
Math 7: None tonight.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: Read Chapter 3 of Dragonwings and take notes.
Spelling & Vocabulary: None tonight. New words on Monday!
Writing: Write a 1 or 2 paragraph description of your neighborhood. As a model, use Laurence Yep's description of the Tang people's town on p. 18-21 in Dragonwings. Due Monday, 4-21-08.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
Links for Chapter 23: Tensions in the West.
Information on the Homestead Act
Information on the Pacific Railway Act
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, 5-6-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 05:07 PM
April 17, 2008
Thursday, 4-17-08
Math 6: Textbook, p. 455, #1-10. Due Friday, 4-18-08.
Math 7: Practice Workbook, Chapter 9.3, p. 141-142. Due Friday, 4-18-08.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: Read Chapter 2 of Dragonwings and take notes.
Spelling & Vocabulary: Write each word 3 times. Study for spelling & vocabulary test on Friday, 4-17-08. (This week's words are: reckoning, testimony, unperturbed, immigrants, amiably, conventional, nimbly, prosperity, unintelligible.) Due Friday, 4-18-08.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
Links for Chapter 23: Tensions in the West.
Information on the Homestead Act
Information on the Pacific Railway Act
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, 5-6-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 05:21 PM
April 16, 2008
Wednesday, 4-16-08
Math 6: Practice Workbook, Chapter 11.6, p. 161-162. Due Thursday, 4-17-08.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 462, #1-22. Due Thursday, 4-17-08.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: Read Chapter 1 of Dragonwings and take notes.
Spelling & Vocabulary: 1. Divide spelling/vocabulary words into syllables with accent marks. 2. Alphabetize the word list. (This week's words are: reckoning, testimony, unperturbed, immigrants, amiably, conventional, nimbly, prosperity, unintelligible.) Due Thursday, 4-17-08.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, 5-6-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 02:34 PM
April 15, 2008
Tuesday, 4-15-08
Math 6: Textbook, p. 533, #1-14. Due Wednesday, 4-16-08.
Math 7: None tonight.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: Read Chapter 1 of Dragonwings and take notes.
Spelling & Vocabulary: Write sentences using the following vocabulary words: reckoning, testimony, unperturbed, immigrants, amiably, conventional, nimbly, prosperity, unintelligible. Due Wednesday, 4-16-08.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: Study for Chapter 18 test on Wednesday, 4-16-08.
Chapter 18--Era of Reform Links:
Dorothea Dix Biography http://www.webster.edu/~woolflm/dorotheadix.html
Horace Mann
http://www.nd.edu/~rbarger/www7/mann.html
http://www.phd.antioch.edu/Pages/horacemann
Abolitionist Movement:
http://americanabolitionist.liberalarts.iupui.edu/brief.htm
Women's Rights Movement:
http://www.nwhm.org/timeline/timeline.html
Declaration of Sentiments from the Seneca Falls Convention, 1848:
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/senecafalls.html
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, 5-6-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 05:42 PM
April 14, 2008
Monday, 4-14-08
Math 6: Textbook, p. 529, #1-20. Due Tuesday, 4-14-08. 6 point mini quiz on Chapter 11.5, Tuesday 4-15-08.
Math 7: Textbook, Chapter Review exercises for 7.7 and 7.8, p. 376-377, & p. 379, #4, 5, and 8. Due Tuesday, 4-15-08. Quiz 7.7 & 7.8, Tuesday, 4-15-08.
Math Help: Ask Dr. Math (located at the Math Forum, Drexel University) has an excellent archive of questions from both students and teachers. http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/drmath.middle.html
English: Read Chapter 1 of Dragonwings and take notes.
Spelling & Vocabulary: Parts of speech and definitions for the following words: reckoning, testimony, unperturbed, immigrants, amiably, conventional, nimbly, prosperity, unintelligible.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: Do Processing activity in Interactive Notebook, p.130. Study for Chapter 18 test on Wednesday, 4-16-08.
Chapter 18--Era of Reform Links:
Dorothea Dix Biography http://www.webster.edu/~woolflm/dorotheadix.html
Horace Mann
http://www.nd.edu/~rbarger/www7/mann.html
http://www.phd.antioch.edu/Pages/horacemann
Abolitionist Movement:
http://americanabolitionist.liberalarts.iupui.edu/brief.htm
Women's Rights Movement:
http://www.nwhm.org/timeline/timeline.html
Declaration of Sentiments from the Seneca Falls Convention, 1848:
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/senecafalls.html
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, 5-6-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 08:11 PM
April 10, 2008
Thursday, 4-10-08
Math 6: Textbook, p. 524-525, #2-16. Due Friday, 4-11-08.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 703, #53-60. Due Friday, 4-11-08. Quiz on 7.8 (simple interest) on Friday, 4-11-08.
English: Study for Animal Farm end of book test on Friday, 4-10-08.
Links about George Orwell:
http://www.george-orwell.org/l_biography.html
George Orwell Resources:
http://students.ou.edu/C/Kara.C.Chiodo-1/orwell.html
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
Chapter 18--Era of Reform Links:
Dorothea Dix Biography http://www.webster.edu/~woolflm/dorotheadix.html
Horace Mann
http://www.nd.edu/~rbarger/www7/mann.html
http://www.phd.antioch.edu/Pages/horacemann
Abolitionist Movement:
http://americanabolitionist.liberalarts.iupui.edu/brief.htm
Women's Rights Movement:
http://www.nwhm.org/timeline/timeline.html
Declaration of Sentiments from the Seneca Falls Convention, 1848:
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/senecafalls.html
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, 5-6-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 03:55 PM
April 09, 2008
Wednesday, 4-9-08
Math 6: Textbook, p. 518, #1-15. Due Thursday, 4-10-08.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 367, #3-20.
English: Read Chapter 10 of Animal Farm and take chapter notes for discussion on Thursday, 4-10-08. Fill in
character traits chart as you read about characters.
Links about George Orwell:
http://www.george-orwell.org/l_biography.html
George Orwell Resources:
http://students.ou.edu/C/Kara.C.Chiodo-1/orwell.html
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: Finish Reading Notes in Interactive Notebook, p. 124-125, for sections 18.2-18.7. Be ready to discuss each of the reform movements and their leaders. Due Thursday, 4-10-08.
Chapter 18--Era of Reform Links:
Dorothea Dix Biography http://www.webster.edu/~woolflm/dorotheadix.html
Horace Mann
http://www.nd.edu/~rbarger/www7/mann.html
http://www.phd.antioch.edu/Pages/horacemann
Abolitionist Movement:
http://americanabolitionist.liberalarts.iupui.edu/brief.htm
Women's Rights Movement:
http://www.nwhm.org/timeline/timeline.html
Declaration of Sentiments from the Seneca Falls Convention, 1848:
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/senecafalls.html
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, 5-6-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 11:49 AM
April 08, 2008
Tuesday, 4-8-08
Math 6: Textbook, p. 512-513, #15-25. Due Wednesday, 4-9-08.
Math 7: None tonight.
English: Read Chapter 10 of Animal Farm and take chapter notes for discussion on Thursday, 4-10-08. Fill in character traits chart as you read about characters.
Links about George Orwell:
http://www.george-orwell.org/l_biography.html
George Orwell Resources:
http://students.ou.edu/C/Kara.C.Chiodo-1/orwell.html
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, 5-6-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 04:35 PM
April 07, 2008
Monday, 4-7-08
Math 6: Practice Workbook, Chapter 11.2, p. 153-154. Due Tuesday, 4-8-08.
Math 7: Practice Workbook, Chapter 7.5, p. 109-110 and Textbook, p. 376, #14-20. Due Tuesday, 4-8-08.
Not mandatory, but helpful: Click on this link to review markup and discount problems: http://www.purplemath.com/modules/percntof2.htm
English: Read Chapter 9 of Animal Farm and take chapter notes for discussion on Tuesday, 4-8-08. Fill in character traits chart as you read about characters.
Links about George Orwell:
http://www.george-orwell.org/l_biography.html
George Orwell Resources:
http://students.ou.edu/C/Kara.C.Chiodo-1/orwell.html
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: Complete Interactive Notebook Reading Notes for Chapter 17. Study for Chapter 17 test on Tuesday, 4-8-08.
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, 5-6-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 09:34 AM
April 04, 2008
Friday, 4-4-08
Math 6: None tonight.
Math 7: Practice Workbook, Chapter 7.7, p. 113-114.
English: Read Chapter 8 of Animal Farm and take chapter notes for discussion on Monday, 4-7-08. Fill in character traits chart as you read about characters. Short mid-book quiz on Monday, 4-7-08.
Links about George Orwell:
http://www.george-orwell.org/l_biography.html
George Orwell Resources:
http://students.ou.edu/C/Kara.C.Chiodo-1/orwell.html
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: Complete Interactive Notebook Reading Notes for Chapter 17. Study for Chapter 17 test on Tuesday, 4-8-08.
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, 5-6-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 03:46 PM
April 03, 2008
Thursday, 4-3-08
Math 6: None tonight.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 364, #19-25 and p. 703, #46-52. Due Friday, 4-4-08.
English: Read Chapter 7 of Animal Farm and take chapter notes for discussion on Friday, 4-4-08. Fill in character traits chart as you read about characters.
Links about George Orwell:
http://www.george-orwell.org/l_biography.html
George Orwell Resources:
http://students.ou.edu/C/Kara.C.Chiodo-1/orwell.html
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, 5-6-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 03:57 PM
April 02, 2008
Wednesday, 4-2-08
Math 6: Textbook, p. 511-512, #1-14. (skip questions on dependent/independent events.) Due Thursday, 4-3-08.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 363, #1-16. Due Thursday, 4-3-08.
English: Read Chapter 6 of Animal Farm and take chapter notes for discussion on Thursday, 4-3-08. Fill in character traits chart as you read about characters.
Links about George Orwell:
http://www.george-orwell.org/l_biography.html
George Orwell Resources:
http://students.ou.edu/C/Kara.C.Chiodo-1/orwell.html
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Fantasy, due Tuesday, 5-6-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 03:41 PM
April 01, 2008
Tuesday, 4-1-08
Math 6: Textbook, p. 586, #1-6 and p. 536, #1-4. Due Wednesday, 4-2-08. Quiz on Chapter 11.1 Wednesday, 4-2-08.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 376, #14-20 and p. 703, #29-43 odds. Due Wednesday, 4-2-08. Quiz on Chapter 7.5 & 7.6 Wednesday, 4-2-08.
English: Read Chapter 6 of Animal Farm and take chapter notes for discussion on Thursday, 4-3-08. Fill in character traits chart as you read about characters.
Links about George Orwell:
http://www.george-orwell.org/l_biography.html
George Orwell Resources:
http://students.ou.edu/C/Kara.C.Chiodo-1/orwell.html
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: Study for Chapter 16 test on Wednesday, 4-2-08.
Chapter 16 History Links:
Lots of Links on Western Expansion:
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/westward.html
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Biography, due Tuesday, 4-1-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 04:41 PM
March 20, 2008
Thursday, 3-20-08
Math 6: Practice Workbook, Chapter 11.1, p. 151-152. Due Friday, 3-21-08.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 703, #29-45. Due Friday, 3-21-08.
English: Read Chapter 4 of Animal Farm and take chapter notes for discussion on Friday, 3-21-08. Fill in character traits chart as you read about characters.
Links about George Orwell:
http://www.george-orwell.org/l_biography.html
George Orwell Resources:
http://students.ou.edu/C/Kara.C.Chiodo-1/orwell.html
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: Scripts and props for Chapter 16 mini-dramas should be complete. In-class presentations on Wednesday & Friday. (Due to talent show on Thursday, presentations will be moved to Friday. Chapter test postponed.)
Chapter 16 History Links:
Lots of Links on Western Expansion:
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/westward.html
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Biography, due Tuesday, 4-1-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 04:37 PM
March 19, 2008
Wednesday, 3-19-08
Math 6: Practice Workbook, Chapter 11.1, p. 151-152. Due Thursday, 3-20-08.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 703, #29-45. Due Thursday, 3-20-08.
English: Read Chapter 4 of Animal Farm and take chapter notes for discussion on Friday, 3-21-08. Fill in character traits chart as you read about characters.
Links about George Orwell:
http://www.george-orwell.org/l_biography.html
George Orwell Resources:
http://students.ou.edu/C/Kara.C.Chiodo-1/orwell.html
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: Scripts and props for Chapter 16 mini-dramas should be complete. In-class presentations on Wednesday & Friday. (Due to talent show on Thursday, presentations will be moved to Friday. Chapter test postponed.)
Chapter 16 History Links:
Lots of Links on Western Expansion:
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/westward.html
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Biography, due Tuesday, 4-1-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 05:04 PM
March 18, 2008
Tuesday, 3-18-08
Math 6: Textbook, p. 506-507, #8-20. Due Wednesday, 3-19-08.
Math 7: Practice Workbook, Chapter 7.6, p. 111-112. Due Wednesday, 3-19-08.
English: Read Chapter 3 of Animal Farm and take chapter notes for discussion on Wednesday, 3-19-08. Fill in character traits chart as you read about characters.
Links about George Orwell:
http://www.george-orwell.org/l_biography.html
George Orwell Resources:
http://students.ou.edu/C/Kara.C.Chiodo-1/orwell.html
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: Scripts and props for Chapter 16 mini-dramas should be complete. In-class presentations on Wednesday & Thursday. Chapter test Friday, 3-21-08.
Chapter 16 History Links:
Lots of Links on Western Expansion:
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/westward.html
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Biography, due Tuesday, 4-1-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 03:54 PM
March 17, 2008
Monday, 3-17-08
Math 6: None tonight.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 358-359, #1-21. Due Tuesday, 3-18-08.
English: Read Chapter 2 of Animal Farm and take chapter notes for discussion on Tuesday, 3-18-08. Fill in character traits chart as you read about characters.
Links about George Orwell:
http://www.george-orwell.org/l_biography.html
George Orwell Resources:
http://students.ou.edu/C/Kara.C.Chiodo-1/orwell.html
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: Scripts and props should be complete by the end of class on Tuesday, 3-18-08. Chapter test Friday, 3-21-08.
Chapter 16 History Links:
Lots of Links on Western Expansion:
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/westward.html
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Biography, due Tuesday, 4-1-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 04:42 PM
March 14, 2008
Friday, 3-14-08
Math 6: Use Probability Practice Sheets 1, 2, and 3 to help you get ready for Chapter 6.6 quiz on Monday, 3-17-08.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 352-353, #1-26. Due Monday, 3-17-08.
English: Read Chapter 1 of Animal Farm and take chapter notes for discussion on Monday, 3-17-08.
Links about George Orwell:
http://www.george-orwell.org/l_biography.html
George Orwell Resources:
http://students.ou.edu/C/Kara.C.Chiodo-1/orwell.html
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
Chapter 16 History Links:
Lots of Links on Western Expansion:
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/westward.html
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Biography, due Tuesday, 4-1-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 03:03 PM
March 13, 2008
Thursday, 3-13-08
Math 6: Textbook, p. 294, #7-19. Due Friday, 3-14-08.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 341-342, #12-21. Due Friday, 3-14-08. Short quiz on 7.3, Friday, 3-14-08.
English: Read Orwell biography sheet. Orwell biography quiz on Friday, 3-14-08. Read Introduction and Preface of Animal Farm. Due Friday, 3-14-08.
Links about George Orwell:
http://www.george-orwell.org/l_biography.html
George Orwell Resources:
http://students.ou.edu/C/Kara.C.Chiodo-1/orwell.html
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
Chapter 16 History Links:
Lots of Links on Western Expansion:
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/westward.html
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Biography, due Tuesday, 4-1-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 01:16 PM
March 12, 2008
Wednesday, 3-12-08
Math 6: Textbook, p. 294, #1-6. Due Thursday, 3-13-08.
Math 7: None tonight.
English: None tonight. How-to book report presentations begin Thursday, 3-6-08.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
Chapter 16 History Links:
Lots of Links on Western Expansion:
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/westward.html
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Biography, due Tuesday, 4-1-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 05:31 PM
March 11, 2008
Tuesday, 3-11-08
Math 6: None tonight.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 341, #4-11. Due Wednesday, 3-12-08. Short Quiz on Chapter 7.2, Wednesday, 3-12-08.
English: None tonight. How-to book report presentations begin Thursday, 3-6-08.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
Chapter 16 History Links:
Lots of Links on Western Expansion:
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/westward.html
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Biography, due Tuesday, 4-1-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 05:13 PM
March 10, 2008
Monday, 3-10-08
Math 6: Practice Workbook, Chapter 8.8, p. 121-122. Due Tuesday, 3-11-08. Quiz on 8.8 Tuesday, 3-11-08.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 336, #7-27 odd problems only. Due Tuesday, 3-11-08.
English: None tonight. How-to book report presentations begin Thursday, 3-6-08.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: How-To, due Tuesday, 3-4-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 04:55 PM
March 07, 2008
Friday, 3-7-08
Math 6: Textbook, p.394, #1-13. Due Monday, 3-10-08.
Math 7: None tonight.
English: None tonight. How-to book report presentations begin Thursday, 3-6-08.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: Study for Chapter 15 test on Monday, 3-10-08.
History Chapter 15 links:
John O'Sullivan on Manifest Destiny
http://web.grinnell.edu/courses/HIS/f01/HIS202-01/Documents/OSullivan.html
Collection of links on Manifest Destiny and Westward expansion from Fordham University:
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/modsbook26.html#Expansion%20and%20Manifest%20Destiny
Article on the Louisiana Purchase from the Louisiana State Museum:
http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/cabildo/cab4.htm
Article on the acquisition of Florida in 1819:
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ho/time/jd/16320.htm
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: How-To, due Tuesday, 3-4-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 03:00 PM
March 06, 2008
Thursday, 3-6-08
Math 6: Textbook, p.390, #6-23. Due Friday, 3-7-08.
Math 7: Study for Chapter 11 quiz (covering 11.1-11.7) on Friday, 3-7-08.
English: None tonight. How-to book report presentations begin Thursday, 3-6-08.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
History Chapter 15 links:
John O'Sullivan on Manifest Destiny
http://web.grinnell.edu/courses/HIS/f01/HIS202-01/Documents/OSullivan.html
Collection of links on Manifest Destiny and Westward expansion from Fordham University:
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/modsbook26.html#Expansion%20and%20Manifest%20Destiny
Article on the Louisiana Purchase from the Louisiana State Museum:
http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/cabildo/cab4.htm
Article on the acquisition of Florida in 1819:
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ho/time/jd/16320.htm
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: How-To, due Tuesday, 3-4-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 04:29 PM
March 05, 2008
Wednesday, 3-5-08
Math 6: Correct answers on Chapter 7 test. Due Thursday, 3-6-08.
Math 7: Direct Variation practice problems sheet. Due Thursday, 3-6-08.
English: None tonight. How-to book report presentations begin Thursday, 3-6-08.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
History Chapter 15 links:
John O'Sullivan on Manifest Destiny
http://web.grinnell.edu/courses/HIS/f01/HIS202-01/Documents/OSullivan.html
Collection of links on Manifest Destiny and Westward expansion from Fordham University:
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/modsbook26.html#Expansion%20and%20Manifest%20Destiny
Article on the Louisiana Purchase from the Louisiana State Museum:
http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/cabildo/cab4.htm
Article on the acquisition of Florida in 1819:
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ho/time/jd/16320.htm
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: How-To, due Tuesday, 3-4-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 05:43 PM
March 04, 2008
Tuesday, 3-4-08
Math 6: None tonight.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 597, #23-29. Due Wednesday, 3-5-08.
Math students: need graph paper? Get it here: http://www.math-drills.com/graphpaper.shtml
English: Finish reading The Pearl. Make sure chapter notes are complete. End of book test Wednesday, 3-5-08.
Steinbeck biography: http://www.steinbeck.org/Bio.html
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
History Chapter 15 links:
John O'Sullivan on Manifest Destiny
http://web.grinnell.edu/courses/HIS/f01/HIS202-01/Documents/OSullivan.html
Collection of links on Manifest Destiny and Westward expansion from Fordham University:
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/modsbook26.html#Expansion%20and%20Manifest%20Destiny
Article on the Louisiana Purchase from the Louisiana State Museum:
http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/cabildo/cab4.htm
Article on the acquisition of Florida in 1819:
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ho/time/jd/16320.htm
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: How-To, due Tuesday, 3-4-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 06:01 PM
March 03, 2008
Monday, 3-3-08
Math 6: Study for Chapter 7 test, Tuesday, 3-4-08.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 596, #3-12 and p. 597, #17-22. Due Tuesday, 3-4-08.
Math students: need graph paper? Get it here: http://www.math-drills.com/graphpaper.shtml
English: Finish reading The Pearl. Make sure chapter notes are complete. End of book test Wednesday, 3-5-08.
Steinbeck biography: http://www.steinbeck.org/Bio.html
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
History Chapter 15 links:
John O'Sullivan on Manifest Destiny
http://web.grinnell.edu/courses/HIS/f01/HIS202-01/Documents/OSullivan.html
Collection of links on Manifest Destiny and Westward expansion from Fordham University:
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/modsbook26.html#Expansion%20and%20Manifest%20Destiny
Article on the Louisiana Purchase from the Louisiana State Museum:
http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/cabildo/cab4.htm
Article on the acquisition of Florida in 1819:
http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ho/time/jd/16320.htm
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: How-To, due Tuesday, 3-4-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 03:10 PM
February 29, 2008
Friday, 2-29-08
Math 6: Study for Chapter 7 test, Tuesday, 3-4-08.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 711, #33-53, odd problems only. Due Monday, 3-3-08.
Math students: need graph paper? Get it here: http://www.math-drills.com/graphpaper.shtml
English: Finish reading The Pearl. Make sure chapter notes are complete. End of book test next week!
Steinbeck biography: http://www.steinbeck.org/Bio.html
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
History Chapter 15 links:
John O'Sullivan on Manifest Destiny
http://web.grinnell.edu/courses/HIS/f01/HIS202-01/Documents/OSullivan.html
Collection of links on Manifest Destiny and Westward expansion from Fordham University:
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/modsbook26.html#Expansion%20and%20Manifest%20Destiny
Article on the Louisiana Purchase from the Louisiana State Museum:
http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/cabildo/cab4.htm
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: How-To, due Tuesday, 3-4-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 04:28 PM
February 28, 2008
Thursday, 2-28-09
Math 6: Practice Workbook, Chapter 7.7, p. 105-106. Due Friday, 2-29-08.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 607, #15-18 and p. 608, #19-25. Due Friday, 2-29-08.
Math students: need graph paper? Get it here: http://www.math-drills.com/graphpaper.shtml
English: Finish reading The Pearl and take notes for last half of Chapter 6. Due Friday, 2-29-08.
Steinbeck biography: http://www.steinbeck.org/Bio.html
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: How-To, due Tuesday, 3-4-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 03:13 PM
February 27, 2008
Wednesday, 2-27-08
Math 6: Textbook, p. 347, #19-27 7 and p. 349, #37-41, both pages odd problems only. Due Thursday, 2-28-08.
Math 7: None tonight.
Math students: need graph paper? Get it here: http://www.math-drills.com/graphpaper.shtml
English: Read first half (about 10 pages) of Chapter 6 of The Pearl and take notes. Due Thursday, 2-28-08.
Steinbeck biography: http://www.steinbeck.org/Bio.html
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: How-To, due Tuesday, 3-4-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 05:45 PM
February 26, 2008
Tuesday, 2-26-08
Math 6: Textbook, p. 344, #5-25, odd problems only. Due Wednesday, 2-27-08.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 592, #33-39. Due Wednesday, 2-27-08. Quiz on Chapter 11.6 Wednesday, 2-27-08.
Math students: need graph paper? Get it here: http://www.math-drills.com/graphpaper.shtml
English: Read Chapter 5 of The Pearl and take notes. Due Wednesday, 2-27-08.
Steinbeck biography: http://www.steinbeck.org/Bio.html
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: How-To, due Tuesday, 3-4-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 05:43 PM
February 25, 2008
Monday, 2-25-08
Math 6: Textbook, p. 340, #22-31. Due Tuesday, 2-26-08.
Math 7: Practice Workbook, Chapter 11.6, p. 181-182. Due Tuesday, 2-26-08.
Math students: need graph paper? Get it here: http://www.math-drills.com/graphpaper.shtml
English: Read Chapter 4 of The Pearl and take notes. Due Tuesday, 2-26-08.
Steinbeck biography: http://www.steinbeck.org/Bio.html
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: Study for Chapter 14 test on Tuesday, 2-26-08.
History Chapter 14 links:
Andrew Jackson biography from the University of Virginia's Miller Center for Public Affairs: http://millercenter.virginia.edu/academic/americanpresident/jackson
Eyewitness Account of Jackson's Inauguration: http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/jacksoninauguration.htm
An excellent summary of the Nullification Crisis from the Library of Congress (scroll to bottom of the page): http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/jan13.html
Jackson and the Bank of the United States (scroll down to "The Bank Veto"): http://www.millercenter.org/academic/americanpresident/jackson/essays/biography/4
Jackson and Indian Removal: http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/database/article_display.cfm?HHID=638
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: How-To, due Tuesday, 3-4-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 03:43 PM
February 22, 2008
Friday, 2-22-08
Math 6: None tonight.
Math 7: None tonight.
Math students: need graph paper? Get it here: http://www.math-drills.com/graphpaper.shtml
English: Read to the end of Chapter 3 of The Pearl and take notes. Due Monday, 2-25-08.
Steinbeck biography: http://www.steinbeck.org/Bio.html
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: Complete Processing Assignment, Interactive Notebook, p. 99. Study for Chapter 14 test on Tuesday, 2-26-08.
History Chapter 14 links:
Andrew Jackson biography from the University of Virginia's Miller Center for Public Affairs: http://millercenter.virginia.edu/academic/americanpresident/jackson
Eyewitness Account of Jackson's Inauguration: http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/jacksoninauguration.htm
An excellent summary of the Nullification Crisis from the Library of Congress (scroll to bottom of the page): http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/jan13.html
Jackson and the Bank of the United States (scroll down to "The Bank Veto"): http://www.millercenter.org/academic/americanpresident/jackson/essays/biography/4
Jackson and Indian Removal: http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/database/article_display.cfm?HHID=638
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: How-To, due Tuesday, 3-4-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 02:08 PM
February 20, 2008
Wednesday, 2-20-08
Math 6: Practice Workbook, Chapter 7.6, p. 103-104. Due Thursday, 2-21-08.
Math 7: Practice Workbook, Chapter 11.5, p. 179-180. Due Thursday, 2-21-08.
Math students: need graph paper? Get it here: http://www.math-drills.com/graphpaper.shtml
English: Read Chapter 2 of The Pearl and take notes. Due Thursday, 2-21-08.
Steinbeck biography: http://www.steinbeck.org/Bio.html
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
History Chapter 14 links:
Andrew Jackson biography from the University of Virginia's Miller Center for Public Affairs: http://millercenter.virginia.edu/academic/americanpresident/jackson
Eyewitness Account of Jackson's Inauguration: http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/jacksoninauguration.htm
An excellent summary of the Nullification Crisis from the Library of Congress (scroll to bottom of the page): http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/jan13.html
Jackson and the Bank of the United States (scroll down to "The Bank Veto"): http://www.millercenter.org/academic/americanpresident/jackson/essays/biography/4
Jackson and Indian Removal: http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/database/article_display.cfm?HHID=638
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: How-To, due Tuesday, 3-4-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 01:45 PM
February 19, 2008
Tuesday, 2-19-08
Math 6: Textbook, p. 340, #7-21. Due Wednesday, 2-20-08.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 586-587, #20-27. Due Wednesday, 2-20-08.
Math students: need graph paper? Get it here: http://www.math-drills.com/graphpaper.shtml
English: Read Chapter 1 of The Pearl and take notes. Read Steinbeck biography sheet. Short quiz on Steinbeck biography on Wednesday, 2-20-08.
Steinbeck biography: http://www.steinbeck.org/Bio.html
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
History Chapter 14 links:
Andrew Jackson biography from the University of Virginia's Miller Center for Public Affairs: http://millercenter.virginia.edu/academic/americanpresident/jackson
Eyewitness Account of Jackson's Inauguration: http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/jacksoninauguration.htm
An excellent summary of the Nullification Crisis from the Library of Congress (scroll to bottom of the page): http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/jan13.html
Jackson and the Bank of the United States (scroll down to "The Bank Veto"): http://www.millercenter.org/academic/americanpresident/jackson/essays/biography/4
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: How-To, due Tuesday, 3-4-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 04:28 PM
February 15, 2008
Friday, 2-15-08
Math 6: None tonight.
Math 7: None tonight.
Math students: need graph paper? Get it here: http://www.math-drills.com/graphpaper.shtml
English: None tonight.
Writing: None tonight.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
History Chapter 14 links:
Andrew Jackson biography from the University of Virginia's Miller Center for Public Affairs: http://millercenter.virginia.edu/academic/americanpresident/jackson
Eyewitness Account of Jackson's Inauguration: http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/jacksoninauguration.htm
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: How-To, due Tuesday, 3-4-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 03:54 PM
February 14, 2008
Thursday, 2-14-08
Math 6: None tonight.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 586, #8-19. Due Friday, 2-15-08. Mid-chapter test on sections 11.1-11.4 on Friday, 2-15-08.
Math students: need graph paper? Get it here: http://www.math-drills.com/graphpaper.shtml
English: End of book test on White Mountains, Friday, 2-15-08.
Writing: Expository Essay: Final Draft with peer editing changes due Friday, 2-15-08.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
History Chapter 14 links:
Andrew Jackson biography from the University of Virginia's Miller Center for Public Affairs: http://millercenter.virginia.edu/academic/americanpresident/jackson
Eyewitness Account of Jackson's Inauguration: http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/jacksoninauguration.htm
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: How-To, due Tuesday, 3-4-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 03:32 PM
February 13, 2008
Wednesday, 2-13-08
Math 6: None tonight.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 581, #1-22. Due Thursday, 2-14-08.
Math students: need graph paper? Get it here: http://www.math-drills.com/graphpaper.shtml
English: Read Chapter 10 of White Mountains and take notes. Due Thursday, 2-14-08.
Writing: Expository Essay: My Favorite Thing to Do... Have First Draft ready for peer editing. Due Thursday, 2-14-08.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
History Chapter 14 links:
Andrew Jackson biography from the University of Virginia's Miller Center for Public Affairs: http://millercenter.virginia.edu/academic/americanpresident/jackson
Eyewitness Account of Jackson's Inauguration: http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/jacksoninauguration.htm
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: How-To, due Tuesday, 3-4-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 05:10 PM
February 12, 2008
Tuesday, 2-12-08
Math 6: Practice Workbook, Chapter 7.4, p. 99-100. Due Wednesday, 2-13-08. Study for 7.4 Quiz on Wednesday, 2-13-08.
Math 7: Practice Workbook,Chapter 11.4, p. 177-178. Due Wednesday, 2-13-08. Study for 11.4 Quiz, Wednesday, 2-13-08.
Math students: need graph paper? Get it here: http://www.math-drills.com/graphpaper.shtml
English: Read Chapter 9 of White Mountains and take notes. Due Wednesday, 2-13-08.
Writing: Expository Essay: My Favorite Thing to Do... First Draft due Wednesday, 2-13-08.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
History Chapter 14 links:
Andrew Jackson biography from the University of Virginia's Miller Center for Public Affairs: http://millercenter.virginia.edu/academic/americanpresident/jackson
Eyewitness Account of Jackson's Inauguration: http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/jacksoninauguration.htm
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: How-To, due Tuesday, 3-4-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 03:05 PM
February 11, 2008
Monday, 2-11-08
Math 6: Textbook, p. 331, #5-17. Due Tuesday, 2-12-08.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 578, #1-17. Due Tuesday, 2-12-08.
Math students: need graph paper? Get it here: http://www.math-drills.com/graphpaper.shtml
English: Read Chapter 8 of White Mountains and take notes. Write a short journal entry from Will's point of view that describes his experience of being taken into the Tripod. Due Tuesday, 2-12-08.
Writing: Expository Essay: My Favorite Thing to Do... Intro & Outline due Tuesday, 2-12-08.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
History Chapter 14 links:
Andrew Jackson biography from the University of Virginia's Miller Center for Public Affairs: http://millercenter.virginia.edu/academic/americanpresident/jackson
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: How-To, due Tuesday, 3-4-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 04:23 PM
February 07, 2008
Thursday, 2-7-08
Math 6: Practice Workbook Chapter 7.3, p. 97-98. Due Friday, 2-8-08. Multiplication quiz Friday, 2-8-08.
Math 7: Practice Workbook Chapter 11.3, p. 175-176. Due Friday, 2-8-08.
Math students: need graph paper? Get it here: http://www.math-drills.com/graphpaper.shtml
English: None tonight.
Writing: Expository Essay: The Most Important Thing I Ever Learned... Final Draft due Friday, 2-8-08.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: Study for Chapter 12 test on Friday, 2-8-08.
History Chapter 12 links:
George Washington's foreign policy. http://www.millercenter.virginia.edu/academic/americanpresident/washington/essays/biography/5
Here is a link to the text of George Washington's Farewell Address: http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/washing.htm
Article on the Jay Treaty from the Library of Congress: http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/jay.html
The XYZ Affair: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XYZ_Affair
Jefferson & the Barbary Pirates: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/jefferson_papers/mtjprece.html
Digital History's excellent article on Jefferson's Embargo Act of 1807: http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/database/article_display.cfm?HHID=19
War of 1812, from James Madison University: http://www.jmu.edu/madison/center/main_pages/madison_archives/life/war1812/war1812.htm
The Monroe Doctrine: http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/Monroe.html
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: How-To, due Tuesday, 3-4-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 04:19 PM
February 06, 2008
Wednesday, 2-6-08
Math 6: Textbook, p. 325, #26-37. Due Thursday, 2-7-08. Multiplication quiz Thursday, 2-7-08.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 573, #22-28. Due Thursday, 2-7-08.
Math students: need graph paper? Get it here: http://www.math-drills.com/graphpaper.shtml
English: Read Chapter 6 of White Mountains and take notes. Fill in Need to Know sheet. Due Thursday, 2-7-08.
Writing: Expository Essay: The Most Important Thing I Ever Learned... First draft due Wednesday, 2-6-08; in-class peer editing on Thursday, 2-7-08.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight. Chapter 12 test on Friday, 2-8-08.
History Chapter 12 links:
George Washington's foreign policy. http://www.millercenter.virginia.edu/academic/americanpresident/washington/essays/biography/5
Here is a link to the text of George Washington's Farewell Address: http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/washing.htm
Article on the Jay Treaty from the Library of Congress: http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/jay.html
The XYZ Affair: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XYZ_Affair
Jefferson & the Barbary Pirates: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/jefferson_papers/mtjprece.html
Digital History's excellent article on Jefferson's Embargo Act of 1807: http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/database/article_display.cfm?HHID=19
War of 1812, from James Madison University: http://www.jmu.edu/madison/center/main_pages/madison_archives/life/war1812/war1812.htm
The Monroe Doctrine: http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/Monroe.html
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: How-To, due Tuesday, 3-4-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 05:09 PM
February 05, 2008
Tuesday, 2-5-08
Math 6: Textbook, p. 325, #10-25. Due Wednesday, 2-6-08. Multiplication quiz Wednesday, 2-6-08.
Math 7: Textbook, p. 573, #2-20. Due Wednesday, 2-6-08.
Math students: need graph paper? Get it here: http://www.math-drills.com/graphpaper.shtml
English: Read to the end of Chapter 5 of White Mountains and take notes. Fill in Need to Know sheet. Due Wednesday, 2-6-08.
Writing: Expository Essay: The Most Important Thing I Ever Learned... First draft due Wednesday, 2-6-08.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight. Chapter 12 test on Friday, 2-8-08.
History Chapter 12 links:
George Washington's foreign policy. http://www.millercenter.virginia.edu/academic/americanpresident/washington/essays/biography/5
Here is a link to the text of George Washington's Farewell Address: http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/washing.htm
Article on the Jay Treaty from the Library of Congress: http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/jay.html
The XYZ Affair: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XYZ_Affair
Jefferson & the Barbary Pirates: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/jefferson_papers/mtjprece.html
Digital History's excellent article on Jefferson's Embargo Act of 1807: http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/database/article_display.cfm?HHID=19
Long-term Assignments
Book Report: Mystery, due Tuesday, 2-5-08.
Notes & Announcements
Snack Bar open Tuesdays/Thursdays.
Posted by Mr. K at 03:34 PM
February 04, 2008
Monday, 2-4-08
Math 6: Practice Workbook, Chapter 7.2, p. 95-96. Due Tuesday, 2-5-08
Math 7: Textbook, p. 710, #4, 7-10, 14-18. Due Tuesday, 2-5-08. Study for quiz on Chapter 11.2, Tuesday 2-5-08.
Math students: need graph paper? Get it here: http://www.math-drills.com/graphpaper.shtml
English: Read first 15 pages of Chapter 5 of White Mountains and take notes. Fill in Need to Know sheet. Due Tuesday, 2-5-08.
Writing: Expository Essay: The Most Important Thing I Ever Learned... Intro & Outline due Tuesday, 2-5-08.
Excellent online writing help from Purdue University's Online Writing Lab (OWL): http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
History: None tonight.
History Chapter 12 links:
George Washington's foreign policy. http://www.millercenter.virginia.edu/academic/americanpresident/washington/essays/biography/5
Here is a link to the text of George Washington's Farewell Address: http://www.yale.edu/lawweb/avalon/washing.htm
Article on the Jay Treaty from the Library of Congress: http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/jay.html
The XYZ Affair: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/XYZ_Affair
Jefferson & the Barbary Pirates: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/jefferson_papers/mtjprece.html
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