Ben turned in his homework assignment and did an excellent job answering the questions in accordance with directives. I commended him, noting how he met expectations and that I hope he continues to demonstrate and take responsibility for this aspect of course work which figures into his grade. We discussed his answers and Ben went into good detail and explanations, indicating good comprehension, synthesis and integration of the material. We then collaboratively read 12 additional pages in the novel (pages 25 -37) and read what the acronym 'INGSOC' stood for (English socialism). We discussed how several references represent the main motifs in the novel. Ben and I read the entirety of Chapter three, which discussed Winston's memory of his mother, his description of 'Doublethink,' and we ended with the description of the morning exercise Winston had to perform and which he despised. For his next homework assignment, Ben was given a choice of three options. He chose to answer the question addressing Winston's memory of his mother. The assignment will be due next Tuesday, 1-14-25. I am satisfied that Ben is following along as we read and has demonstrated good analysis of the material.