Craig and I revisited "The Preamble" on Schoolhouse Rock. He also finished the "Welcome to Earth!" activity he began yesterday, which challenges his map skills. We read together from "Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates" and discussed. We took time to research and watch a video on PBS to learn more about the mysterious death of George Washington, since we are currently reading about his aide, Tobias Lear. We also discussed that George Washington traveled to New York, the country's temporary capital, while The White House was being built. We defined "maritime" and learned about the upcoming War of 1812.
Craig will be introduced to Drew Struzan. He will watch a film on this iconic artist, and read about some of the tools that he uses to create his wonderful art. He will use last 15 minutes of class to complete a quiz based on the information featured in the film.
Craig finished typing his paper with revisions on Julian Edelman today. He reread his paper after he finished and we decided he needed a few more details in the second paragraph. He is going to take it home and add two more sentences and bring it back on Wednesday so we can mail it to Julian Edelman.
Craig and I read through the vocabulary in Unit I...... before he started completing the exercises
in congruence with these words.
He also completed the pronouns for ser and estar in a quick review of the basics to keep his memory sharp on our most common verb used in Spanish.
Craig and I reviewed geography vocabulary flashcards and added "archipelago" and "plateau." We read a "Point of View" from The Palm Beach Post about how the concept of separation of powers is still relevant today, 230 years later. This prompted us to review what that concept means, identify the three branches, and discuss checks and balances, all of which Craig had difficulty recalling, so it was important to go back and review again. We took turns reading from "Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates." We looked to the artwork in the center fold of the book. We stopped to discuss the parallels in history - what was happening in America during this time - the Louisianna Purchase. We also discussed new vocabulary words as we encountered them - exile, impotent. Finally, we took a rest from reading, and began a Mailbox lesson "Welcome to Earth" which tested Craig's map skills.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
It is very concerning that Craig cannot follow and understand directions. We talked today about why he does not pick up the pencil and write down the answer when he knows the information. He says he does not understand what is being asked. For example, he was asked to list the continents in the southern hemisphere - with 4 maps and globes in front of him - labeled with the answer. We went through it step-by-step, pointing out the labeled parts, the answers, the four pictures, and he still would not move and make the next step. He still mixes up the oceans, Atlantic and Pacific, and latitude and longitude. He could not read the labeled map and did not write anything down. Although he knows the 7 continetns, he could not label them on the map. He still does not answer even when I point to the word/the answer on the map. He could not name a continent in the northern hemisphere even with the pictures in front of him.
Craig was working on Lesson 24 review questions while I was with him today. When he finished, we reviewed his answers and added more evidence from the text.
Craig worked on and filled out the Romeo and Juliet question and answer worksheet up to Act 2. We read ahead and then watch some of the movie. We are discussing details as we read and watch the film.
Tongue Twister Warm Ups...
Chose & worked on Memorization for Harry Potter (Snape) Monologue & Character Development...
New Improv Game - ABC One Word Story...
