2. Writing a thesis statement
-Definition of thesis
-Topic + controlling idea
3. Brainstorming
-Benefits
-How to cluster
3. Writing an outline
-Topic sentences
-Supporting details
-Specific examples
-How to support the topic / prove the thesis
Assignment
Write three body paragraphs based on the outline we developed together in class.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Charlotte is already knowledgeable about writing 5 paragraph essays. She is very inquisitive and doesn't hesitate to ask questions, especially if she thinks she already knows the answer. She is very easy to work with and was able to focus on the lesson at hand. We moved more quickly than I had intended to because of her previous knowledge of the subject and her ability to follow along. She was not enthusiastic about being assigned homework, but she agreed that she would finish it before our next class session.
Charlotte was also very curious about how this 2-week course would work. She explained her situation with me, and I let her know that we would focus on catching her up so that she could transfer into her new school with ease. We will continue to work on academic writing this week, adding in some literature analysis on Friday and next week.
I think Charlotte will do well because she is very motivated to be able to switch into her new school.
A little recap of static equilibrium, support forces, the difference between force and scalar quantities, and resultant forces. Today we broke down a resultant force into its x and y components, and did a couple example word problems.
Factors of production, economy types, capitalism in the US
Lesson Outline
Review factors of production: discuss land, labor, capital, entrepreneurship.
Review economy types: traditional, market, command.
Begin review of capitalism in the US: freedom of enterprise, private property, profit motive.
Assignment
Get textbook
Session Minutes
75
Minutes Student Attended
75
Lesson Comments
Good session. Charlotte was engaged and interested.
Charlotte is doing well so far. She completed the first assignment that she was given. I am hoping to be able to pick up the speed because, at this point, she would not be prepared to move into a class that began at the beginning of the semester.
