Ben and I discussed paraphrasing as saying it in your own words while keeping the same meaning. Ben read over the examples. Next, we worked on advanced grammar including verb tense, parallelism, punctuation, conjunctions, and word choice.
Ben and I reviewed inferences in literature. Then, he completed a lesson about inferences within the novel Of Mice and Men. Ben was able to identify inferences in the novel.
ELA.12.R.3.3 - Evaluate an author's use of figurative language
Lesson Outline
Ben reviewed types of figurative language. Then, Ben took a quiz and scored a 91% indicating that he understood the various types of figurative language. Now, Ben is going to write a short essay using figurative language.
Assignment
Ben is going to write a short essay using figurative language. This is due Monday, September 8, 2025.
Ben and I discussed figurative language. After that, Ben viewed the Mometrix video and Nearpod lesson for figurative language. He was able to give me a verbal example of figurative language. We will begin poetry starting Monday.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
20
Lesson Comments
Ben was somewhat resistant to me teaching him English. He asked if he even has to take it. He is also concerned that I am teaching his Study Skills when he thought it would be Mark.
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