- Xavier read Ten Apples Up On Top
- Xavier rolled dice to do addition and multiplication
- Xavier watched a video about a girl lost at sea
- We discussed possible writing topics: girl lost at sea, robots for cleaning, Fortnite
- I read the end of Wonder
- Xavier read an excerpt from Wonder and discussed how Auggie felt when someone ran away because of how he looked
- Xavier chose the next book I will read about differences
Session Minutes
120
Minutes Student Attended
120
Lesson Comments
Xavier came in upset about his iPad. I had him get a snack, talk a while, and quickly move from one activity to another to keep him involved.
- Addition and multiplication by rolling large dice and using those numbers
- Xavier watched a live Fortnite youtube and then dictated a story about his first time on Fortnite.
- Xavier read to me In a People House by Dr. Seuss
- I read Wonder and discussed for comprehension
Session Minutes
120
Minutes Student Attended
120
Lesson Comments
Xavier was in a good mood today and participated well with the Fortnite youtube during the session. He did well with the math activity and read to me without complaint.
- I asked Xavier what he did while he was gone. He said that he read one book several times. This is good to build fluency.
- Computer math games were on the agenda, but Xavier preferred working on reading.
- Xavier read a little for me.
- I read aloud Wonder, and we discussed for comprehension.
Session Minutes
120
Minutes Student Attended
120
Lesson Comments
Xavier was not motivated after the long break. He likes it when I read to him, and he responds well to comprehension discussion about the book.
- I did a math assessment to determine Jayne's skills.
- Jayne read to me and discussed for comprehension.
- I read to Jayne to build her listening comprehension.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Jayne does not like math and needs to work on it. I will have to find fun ways to help her with addition and subtraction facts. She enjoys reading and just needs to gain some fluency.
- We found computer games that he can do while we are both on vacation.
- Xavier read to me.
- I read the next section of Wonder, and we discussed it.
- I prepared a list of ideas for reading, math, and writing and emailed them to Xavier's mother.
Assignment
Reading, math, and writing suggestions
Session Minutes
120
Minutes Student Attended
120
Lesson Comments
Xavier was very helpful getting some ideas for the weeks we are not at the Batt School.
- Math computer games...
- Xavier finished his story with a picture.
- Xavier read The Carrot Seed.
- Xavier practiced spelling sight words orally...
- We read Wonder and discussed it for comprehension.
Session Minutes
120
Minutes Student Attended
120
Lesson Comments
Xavier is cooperating very well as long as I give him choices and keep things moving. He needs to feel confident in his ability. Sometimes he will read smoothly, but he will get frustrated easily and give up.
- Computer math games...
- Xavier read Go Dog Go,
- We discussed possible topics for his writing.
- Xavier dictated part of a story about Fortnite and then wrote part of it himself. He said he has lots of ideas for more stories about Fortnite.
- We read Wonder together and discussed it for comprehension. We discussed vocabulary and characters.
Session Minutes
120
Minutes Student Attended
120
Lesson Comments
This was another great session with Xavier. I was really impressed with his writing.
- Computer math games
- Xavier chose to read Old Hat, New Hat
- He summarized the book in a sentence
- Xavier spelled some sight words with letter tiles
- Together we revised his story and typed it on the computer
- Together we read and discussed the next section of Wonder.
Session Minutes
120
Minutes Student Attended
120
Lesson Comments
This was another good day for Xavier. He cooperated and responded appropriately in comprehension discussions.
- We worked on computer math games...
- Xavier chose to read The Popcorn Book.
- He looked up some popcorn information on his iPad.
- We talked about his writing and made some slight revisions.
- Xavier answered comprehension questions about sections we already read in Wonder.
- We read together Wonder and discussed it to check on comprehension.
- We checked vocabulary as we read.
- We added characters to the T chart.
Session Minutes
120
Minutes Student Attended
120
Lesson Comments
Xavier is cooperative as long as I provide options and move through activities quickly. At the first sign of frustration, I try to offer other options.
- Math computer game...
- Xavier read a new book that was a graphic novel...
- We wrote sight words on the dry erase board to practice spelling...
- We viewed a Brain Pop video on the Titanic...
- We read together an article on the Titanic...
- We read Wonder and discussed for understanding...
- We used one of his new books to try to find information on Roblox...
Session Minutes
120
Minutes Student Attended
120
Lesson Comments
Xavier was much more content and cooperative today. He likes Fridays because his dad is home more of the day. I need to have a variety of activities for each session to keep Xavier involved in learning.
