Review and discuss chapter 26. Focus on rise of commercial agriculture and the changes in farming in the west. Begin discussing populism and the granger movement.
I re-reviewed a problem we worked yesterday to introduce the Fundamental Theorem as a means of computing the numerical value of the definite integral. We discussed Leibniz's use of the Intgral sign and explored which came first--the antiderivative or the definite integral. We concluded with working practice problems.
Assignment
None.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Jess's attitude is fine. Based on our discussion of her writing assignment, her understanding of the definite integral as area is solid.
list and discuss the anatomy of the heart as it relates to blood flow from the body, to the lungs , back to the heart and then out to the body. Concentrate on the muscular anatomy, the valves found at the different locations and their function, the advantages to a 4 chambered heart. Also discuss myocardial infarction
Assignment
q 1-6
Session Minutes
75
Minutes Student Attended
75
Lesson Comments
Jessie was not feeling very well, stomach and throat. I did not ask her to talk very much because of that. We were able to complete the objectives and pages outlined and briefly discuss some of the disorders which affect the hearts of both humans and animals.
Basic and Advanced MLA formatting, Citing your Sources, Research Avenues
Lesson Outline
1)Basic MLA layout on Word: Jessica demonstrates and we view a Sample paper.
2)How to Cite your sources in-text and through the Bibliography: Articles, Books, Journals, etc.
3)Research Databases and Indexes; FAU SearchWise, etc.
Assignment
Outline of Compare and Contrast Essay and "Learning to Read," and "Learning to Write"
We discussed (and clarified) our little writing assignment on areas under a curve and definite integrals. We worked another example problem. Then we spent the remainder of the session working practice problems from the text.
Assignment
Complete the writing assignment on areas under curves and the definite integral.
Discuss "Once More to the Lake," and "I Have a Dream"
Lesson Outline
1)Discuss "Once More to the Lake." What is the subject of this work? How can we characterize the author's tone? Define Nostalgia: how does this author feel about the past? Essay Thesis.
2)Discuss "I Have a Dream." Watch Video. Discuss the differences between read and visual speeches. How is Dr. King's meaning conveyed in both mediums? Author's thesis.
3)Argumentative Essay discussion.
Assignment
Read Appendix/MLA formatting in The Norton Sampler
using photos and drawings, define the heart and discuss its location in the thoracic cavity.
talk about the main function of the heart and its segregation into two distinct halves. Discuss the membranes surrounding the heart, their names and function. List the chambers and begin to discuss the upper chambers.
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
lots of terms to remember, but they are mostly self descriptive by their names. Covered this initial material with little problem.
We spent the session working problems in which we used graphs to determine definite integrals, including the upper and lower limits of integration.
Assignment
A single page write-up describing the relationship between the definite integral and the area under a curve.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Jess's attitude is fine. She seems to be doing find. The writing assignment is a first but reflects heightened College Board interests in writing in AP Calculus. The logistics are a bit rough as, while she's on the road, she has no printer nor fax. We'll work through it via Skype.
Discuss "The Death of the Moth," and "Once More to the Lake," and "I Have a Dream"
Lesson Outline
1)Death of the Moth: Who is Virginia Woolf? Why is she so interested in the Moth? What is her actual argument? Use diction and specific passages to Induce/Deduce the "bigger purpose" of the work.
2)Once More to the Lake: What is E.B. White's general argument here? How does he get us there? What comment is he making about life and memories here? Do we agree?
3)I have a Dream: What is so powerful and moving about this speech? What rhetorical strategies does MLK use to get us here?
