Session Date
Lesson Topic
Geograhy and Government
Lesson Outline
Craig and I reviewed geography vocabulary flashcards and added "archipelago" and "plateau." We read a "Point of View" from The Palm Beach Post about how the concept of separation of powers is still relevant today, 230 years later. This prompted us to review what that concept means, identify the three branches, and discuss checks and balances, all of which Craig had difficulty recalling, so it was important to go back and review again. We took turns reading from "Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates." We looked to the artwork in the center fold of the book. We stopped to discuss the parallels in history - what was happening in America during this time - the Louisianna Purchase. We also discussed new vocabulary words as we encountered them - exile, impotent. Finally, we took a rest from reading, and began a Mailbox lesson "Welcome to Earth" which tested Craig's map skills.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
It is very concerning that Craig cannot follow and understand directions. We talked today about why he does not pick up the pencil and write down the answer when he knows the information. He says he does not understand what is being asked. For example, he was asked to list the continents in the southern hemisphere - with 4 maps and globes in front of him - labeled with the answer. We went through it step-by-step, pointing out the labeled parts, the answers, the four pictures, and he still would not move and make the next step. He still mixes up the oceans, Atlantic and Pacific, and latitude and longitude. He could not read the labeled map and did not write anything down. Although he knows the 7 continetns, he could not label them on the map. He still does not answer even when I point to the word/the answer on the map. He could not name a continent in the northern hemisphere even with the pictures in front of him.
Session Hours
1.00
Hours Attended
1.00
Entry Status
Review Status
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