-Review the Bill of Rights amendments
.highlight the 14th amendment
.emphasis on Supreme Court decisions
-Use the Patriot Act as an example of the dynamic nature of societal change impacting interpretation of the Constitution.
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Good class. Joe seems to have a fairly good understanding of Civil Liberties. Exam will be on Tuesday.
Current events: Presidential address and 911 anniversary
Lesson Outline
- Review Presidential proposal for economic improvement.
- 911: anniversary
.changes to civil liberties by the Patriot Act
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Great class. Joe had watched the address and was highly effective in the discussion. Joe is developing fairly sound political views based upon his substantial awareness of the upcoming elections.
-Review 1st 4 amendments.
- Present 6 Supreme Court cases:
.For each: Which amendment applies? - What did the Supreme Court decide and why? - Do you agree with the decision?
.Major points: The Supreme Court interprets and decides civil liberties issues.
Civil Liberties have limitations.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Great lesson. Joe was excellent in his application of the amendments and discerning individual and societal conflicts.
We went over usage of words such as effect and affect, all together and altogether and common idioms that Joey might come across in his reading. He then typed his autobiography poem.
Using context clues for new vocabulary and making inferences about about plot and characters
Lesson Outline
We read "The Monkey's Paw" and Joey used techniques that we been practicing to determine the meaning of new vocabulary. We also discussed inferences about character and plot that could be made in order to better understand and appreciate the story.
Civil Liberties (session 1) Current events (session 2)
Lesson Outline
Session 1:
-Differentiate between civil liberties and civil rights.
-Bill of Rights as the source of civil liberties:
.Review Amendments 1, 2,3,4.
.Clarify Central govt. and state govt. obligations(14th amendment)
Session 2:
"Week"
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
105
Minutes Student Attended
105
Lesson Comments
Great two sessions. Joe was very interested and involved in the Civil Liberties session.
As always, the current events session was most successful.
We read and discussed two of Robert Frost's poems, "The Road Not Taken" and "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening." and another rhyming one "Opposites." Then we read several poems written in Free verse "September,1918 by Amy Lowell and "Providence". We discussed why poet's write poetry. I showed Joey several books from the Juno Beach Prep library and we discussed how to choose a book to read. I encouraged him to read to continue improving his skills.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Joey hadn't had much exposure to poetry and said that he "liked" poetry and I know that he has found a new enjoyment in reading.
