Remington Smith-Matos
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Lesson Topic
Earthquakes
Lesson Outline
We discussed earthquake magnitudes, locations, frequency, and predictability.
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
We looked at the USGS website showing today's earthquakes around the world. We looked at earthquake damage that changed the landscape in some areas of the earth.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Spelling Grammar Reading Comprehension Scholastic News Magazines Writing a Story
Lesson Outline
Remi took his Spelling and Grammar tests. He read and discussed his Scholastic News Magazines. He wrote and illustrated a story.
Session Minutes
90
Minutes Student Attended
90
Session Date
Lesson Topic
The Science of Light and Sunsets
Lesson Outline
We watched the video “Why Is the Sunset Red?” by Astronomic. We are learning about the science of light and sunsets as part of our STEAM learning. We reviewed our ROY G. BIV and looked at Remington’s notes from our color theory work. Then Remington finished his sunset painting.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Session Date
Lesson Topic
IXL Word Problems Addition and Subtraction of Real World items. Various story problems of familiar grade-level items.
Lesson Outline
IXL Word Problems Addition and Subtraction of Real World items. Various story problems of familiar grade-level items. ModeIling by Graphical/Visual "color bars".
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Remington thrived today with the IXL Word problems (story problems) involving Addition and Subtraction methods. The visual stimulus of modeling these problems with color bars is a significant learning aid for him.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
From scratch, Spanish meat balls using common ingredients to make a fresh moist meatball.

We also produced a fresh baked mini roll to as an alternative to free standing meatballs.
Lesson Outline
Production from start to finish and a tasting to standard was the class focus today.

Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
As we progress to more complicated items, we maintain the focus on regular market ingredients and how freshness plays a part in the flavor profile.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Spelling Grammar Reading Comprehension Sentences Phonics R-Controlled Vowels Helping Verbs Quotation Marks
Lesson Outline
Remi practiced spelling his spelling words by writing them on the white board. He used his spelling words to write complete sentences. He worked on several grammar activities using helping verbs. He learned how to use quotation marks. He worked on several activities using r-controlled vowels.
Session Minutes
90
Minutes Student Attended
90
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Required training for focus and following directions
Lesson Outline
Remi will use the computer to work on his focus and following direction skills.
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Remi completed his required work for today,
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Native Americans
Lesson Outline
Our topic today will be the people who were already living in America when the first European people arrived here. We will discuss where they lived and how they influenced the people who came here from Europe.
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
We had a map showing locations and we discussed the customs of some of the Native people.
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Sun Catcher and The Science of Light and Sunsets
Lesson Outline
Remington finished his sun catcher and attached the four sun fun facts to it. We hung it up in media center where the sun can shine through it, and our school community can read about the sun and learn! Then Remington wanted to paint a sunset. We are learning about the science of light and sunsets as part of our STEAM learning.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Session Date
Lesson Topic
Vocales
Lesson Outline
The teacher reviewed the Spanish vowels with the student, focusing on the sound each one makes. The student then completed a worksheet practicing all five vowels and their corresponding sounds. At the end of the lesson, the student reinforced learning by drawing and labeling items that begin with each vowel.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45