Patrick and I practiced math facts for fluency and ease focusing on the correct strategy to use to aid mental math -start with the largest number, count up, count down.

Today Patrick and I started with completing more research for is Lacrosse report. He identified his top 3 players and we found action and face shots for each one. Then I read a another chapter of Invisible Stanley. Patrick completed a written response to "What does your family do to make you feel loved?" Then Patrick read level D Lost Loon. He read mostly fluent only encountering a few errors. I was surprised to see him struggle over sight words they, who and her. After he read I wrote the words he struggled with on index cards and we went out to the court to review the words. After he read the word correctly he got to shoot.

Today in LB, Patrick read a passage entitled, the Artist. He learned new vocabulary terms from this story. Then Patrick was able to visualize the story which was demonstrated when he answered comprehension questions after each sentence of the text. Patrick self corrected when sequencing the story. He completed a cloze passage using the correct vocabulary terms. He was able to identify the main idea, details, and identify details that were not included in the story. Great work!

Today during our session Patrick completed 3 fast forward topics. He did Bedtime Besties, which required him to determine the missing word in the sentence. He received 192 points on this activity. Then he completed the Bear Bag lesson. This required Patrick to determine the begin sounds of different words. He earned 218 points on this activity. Lastly, he worked on Magic Bunny. This activity required Patrick to change the initial and final sounds of different words. He received 190 point on this activity. He was focused and on task during his lesson today.

Discuss how to use clay and teach shape technic and explain how to design the object.
Make a vase with two handlers and design(own creativity).
An additional project: clay porcupine.

Patrick read 3 syllable words. He does very well dividing the words into syllables before he reads them. He is progressing very nicely in the Wilson program.

Today I encouraged Patrick to complete an inferring assessment independently. He was very apprehensive, so I did the first 2 with him. Then he did 2 with me sitting next him and lastly I stepped out of the room for him complete the 5th problem. I could hear him reading to himself aloud. When he got stuck he opened the door to ask for help. I helped him with 2 words. He then completed the problem independently and with 100% accuracy! Then I read and we discussed another chapter of Invisible Stanley.

Today Patrick completed his descriptive writing paper. He went through each structure card after reading his writing piece. He wanted to ensure he included at least one detail that pertained to all of his structure words. After doing so, he realized he didn't give his audience any kind of time (when) to visualize his story. He added this and made some minor changes. Patrick completed publishing this and has the choice to share with his peers. He is deciding how and when now he would like to do so. Great work!!

Patrick and I played a game of basketball "Around the World" with math facts. He really enjoyed this! It encourages fluency and ease of mental math. Then we came in and played a round of Yahtzee. This was a great experience to encourage simple addition fluency and double-digit addition. Every time Patrick wanted to know his score he had to add it up! Lastly, he completed 5 double-digit addition problems independently. I stepped outside of his room for him to complete his work. I really want to start building his sense of independence. It worked because he scored 100% and I know he was able to own that completely!

Discuss the questions on page E28 and E29. Answer to the questions and review vocabulary: ruler, gas, matter, liquid, solid, mass , balance, measuring cup, properties.