Homework for Mrs. BJ’s Classes
August 29-September 2, 2011
7/8 American Republic
M - In class: Read pp. xi-xv and do Section Quiz p.xv orally with class. Read
pp.1-6, do Section Quiz p.6.
Homework: Whatever not finished in class.
T - In class: Read pp. 7-13, do Section Quizzes pp.9, 13.
Homework: Whatever not finished in class.
W - In class: Workbook pp.1-4
Homework: Whatever not finished in class.
Th -In class: Chapter Review p.14.
Homework: Whatever not finished in class.
F - In class: Chapter 1 Test.
6 Heritage Studies
T - In class: Read pp. 2-11 The Days of Abraham/Sumer, start outline.
Th -In class: Read pp.12-18 Artisans. Start map of area
F - In class: Make cylinder seals. Finish map.
6 Spelling/Maps and Globes
M - First 1/2 class: Spelling - In class p.2. Second 1/2 class: Maps - pp.4-7.
Homework: Write each word 3x in cursive. Due Wednesday. Homework:
Whatever not finished in class.
W - First 1/2 class: Spelling - In class p.3. Second 1/2 class: Maps - pp.8-11.
Homework: Write bold definitions and their words Homework: Whatever not
finished in class.
3x each. Use all those in one paragraph. Due Friday.
F - Spelling/Maps/ - Spelling Quiz. Read poem p.71, discuss.
Spelling Words:
Root: The Greek root aster (astr) means star. 19. conceal - v. - to hide
1. asterisk - n. - a mark that resembles a star 20. conceit - n. - pride
2. astrology - n. - the false belief that stars tell the future 21. concentration n. - close attention
3. astronomy -n. - the scientific study of the stars and 22. concept - n. - an
idea
all the heavenly bodies 23. compact - adj. - closely and firmly packed;
4. astronaut - n. - a traveler in outer space taking little space
5. disastrous - adj. - causing much suffering and loss 24. conclusion - n. - the
end or last part
Prefixes: The Latin prefix on (com) means with. 25. concrete - adj.- real; can be
known by the senses
6. commercial - adj. - having to do with business or trade 26. condemn - v.
- to declare guilty; to sentence
7. companion - n. - a friend; one who accompanies another 27.
condescend - v. - to come down to another’s
8. compelled - v. - to be forced; commanded mental or social level
9. compare - v. - to point out similarities or differences 28. confederate - n. one joined with another for support
10. commodity - n. - a useful product or service 29. consent - n. permission
11. complain - to find fault with 30. convert - v. - to change; to transform
12. complex - adj. - complicated; having a number of parts
13. contrite - adj. - feeling deeply sorry for having sinned Suffixes -The
suffix -cy forms nouns that name
14. compose - to make up; to put together “a state of”.
15. compound - adj. - having two or more parts put together 31. buoyancy
- n. - the tendency to float
16. comprehensive - adj. - complete; including all areas 32. consistency - n. faithfulness; firmness of character
17. composition - n. - a short writing assignment generally 33. deficiency n. - shortage; inadequacy
completed at school 34. frequency - n. - how often something happens
18. compulsive - adj.-having to do with an impulse 35. privacy - n. - the state of
being apart from others
that is hard to resist; habitual