We reviewed his spelling words and spelling homework, emphasizing the importance of proofing his work
for mistakes and neatness. We added hyperbole and personification to his figurative language posters, reviewing simile and metaphor,so as, not to get them confused. We began another timed essay for his SSAT prep, beginning with a working title and notes. He is learning how to set up this task with attention not only to the details, but with a conscious awareness of the time constraint.