Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Chs. 6-10
Lesson Outline
1)Discuss Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Chs. 6-10 2)Discuss Appeals: Are there any appeals at play within the entirety of Douglass' narrative? Which are they? 3)What is the purpose of this narrative? What evidence does Douglass present us with to achieve that purpose. 4)Are there any moments when you believe that Douglass exaggerates this narrative? Why?
Assignment
Ch. 11 of Narrative and 2nd body paragraph of essay.
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Chs. 1-5
Lesson Outline
1) Ch. 1: Why is Douglass not sure when he is born? Why would slaveholders want to keep their slaves ignorant of things such as age? 2)Ch. 2: Was there a hierarchy among slaves? Describe the life of a slave child. What does he/she possess? What are their duties? 3) Ch. 3: What is ironic about Colonel Lloyd's treatment of his horses compared to the treatment of his slaves? What is ironic about the prejudices that exist among the slaves insofar as their masters are concerned. 4) Ch. 4: What is a first rate overseer? 5). Ch. 5: Douglass describes some events as being "beyond the capacity of language." What does he mean? How can language convey only half of a sentiment?
Using the Definite Integral to Find an Average Volume of a Function.
Lesson Outline
We spent the session solving a complex problem in which the speed of sound at various altitudes was given as a set of different functions for different altitudes and we used the definite integral as a tool to find the average value of the function (the average value of the speed of sound).
Assignment
None.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Jess's attitude is great despite having sustained a fall (caused by a falling horse) over the weekend in which she landed on her head. I probably muddied the water of this complex problem when I converted altitude in kilometers to feet and converted meters per second to miles per hour. But I think she got the high points.
finish review questions from chapter 12.
Using diagrams- outline and discuss the vascular system- the main function and the gross anatomy
discuss arteries- their anatomy and physiology
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
75
Minutes Student Attended
75
Lesson Comments
We discussed the answers to questions 7-10 from chapter 12.
The anatomy of arteries was looked at through a series of diagrams and the functioning of the different layers was discussed
Some disorders of the arteries were outlined, like arteriosclerosis, aneurysm and atherosclorsis.s
Continue review of chapter 30. Focus on foreign involvements in Latin America, Tampico Incident, Pancho Villa, demographics and economic ties with Europe, Lusitania, Zimmerman Telegram.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Good session. Jess told me about her concussion on Sunday. I hope she is okay. I discussed her SAT scores with her briefly. She said her mom would let us know hen she will start SAT prep but it would most likely be after she returns to Pennsylvania.
Introduction to Frederick Douglass, Introduction and Preface to Narrative
Lesson Outline
1)Contextualize/Introduce Frederick Douglass in relation to the Civil War and slavery 2)Discuss Introduction and Preface: Who do we learn F.D is through these two documents? What are his major accomplishments? Why is he so important to African American literary studies? 3)Literacy: How does literacy factor into Douglass's life? What is the paradoxical relationship between literacy and slavery? Why did slave-owners believe that literacy would "spoil" their slaves? 4) Who are William Lloyd Garrison and Wendell Barry? Why do these two "White" voices, come before Douglass's voice? Who is the audience of this narrative?
Discuss"College Pressures," and "College is a Waste of Time and Money"
Lesson Outline
1)Discuss College is a Waste of Time and Money: What is Bird's Argument? Find where she articulates her thesis, explain her ideas in your own words. How does Bird Support her Argument? Do you disagree or agree with Bird's thesis? How is Bird similar to Zinsser? Are there any holes in Bird's argument? If not, provide a solution of your own.Does Bird offer a solution to the problem? Who is Bird? From the essay, do you believe that she is a college graduate? 2)Discuss "College Pressures": Thesis statement, supporting evidence, etc.
Assignment
Read "Taking Women Studies Seriously" and Introduction to Essay
Finish chapter 28, begin chapter 29. Focus on Teddy Roosevelt's overall achievements especially in economics and the environment. Begin discussing progressivism under Wilson and his policies towards trusts and the federal bank.
Assignment
Quizzes 19-26
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Jess was feeling a little better. She feels her illness is a result of stress. She has been doing a lot between riding and school with no time left to really rest or recover, other than the days she has called in sick.
Finish chapter 27, begin chapter 28. Focus on legacies on Spanish American War in the Philippines and Cuba. Discuss Teddy Roosevelt's involvement in the whole event and it implications for him in the post war period. Begin discussing Teddy Roosevelt's presidency, Foreign Policy, Progressivism and his Square Deal.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Good session. Jess was on point and we covered a lot of material.