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Reading - Read/discuss orally "The Bully" by Roger Dean Kiser - a touching story about a guy named, Roger, who was bullied in 7th. grade by Tony. They're adults now and one day, at a restaurant, he sees Tony and his wife - they recognize each other. Tony is now in a wheelchair and Roger helps Tony's wife get him into his van…Tony makes a comment about "what goes around comes around" but Roger is not happy to see him this way…This story led to many thoughts (mine and Devon's) which we both shared…good discussion. Devon is sweet and compassionate.
Writing - Discuss possible topics…Devon hasn't decided yet.
English - Explain/give examples of adjectives and adverbs. Adjectives describe nouns - That tall young boyman is a great athlete. Adjectives are tall, young, and great. There are also demonstrative adjectives - this, that, these, and those as, well as, proper adjectives - American, Italian, etc. and must be capitalized. Adverbs describe action verbs, other adverbs, and can describe adjectives telling "to what degree." The dogs were barking loudly. (loudly) The team played extremely well. (extremely) and The teacher is very nice. (very) Complete exercises. Devon did well…can't remember the names (demonstrative) but knows which to use in a sentence. Good session.
Equivalent Fractions: Devon did a great job today working on Equivalent fractions and converting mixed fractions to improper fractions. Good job Devon. Success is wonderful.
Devon worked on her mask…she is painting different designs on it based on pictures she found on the internet. We had a shortened session due to Abbey's farewell party. Devon is very focused on this project and doing a great job. Good session!
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Reading - Explain that today's story "Portable Music: Taking it With You" is to be read orally followed by a comprehension quiz. Some answers to questions may be found in the story but others are inferred. Devon made an A on her reading quiz.
Writing - Finish "A to Z" list and share.
English - Review singular and plural indefinite pronouns - then complete exercises where indefinite pronouns (subjects) must agree with verb, for example, Several want (not wants) to sign up for the dig in Oregon. Next, explain/give examples of homophones - words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meanings, for example, your - possessive pronoun and you're - contraction for you are. Complete exercises. Devon did very well…indefinite pronouns/verb agreement and homophone exercises. Good session.
