Alexa and I were to begin our study of the book that she chose.

Kayta and I discussed the study guide/discussion questions that she had answered for homework. We then continued reading the novel aloud. Katya does great with her reading and comprehension skills. She will answer the accompanying questions for homework.

Alexa and I were to begin her new book.

Katya showed me the vocabulary flashcards complete with pictures that she created to learn her vocabulary words. They are spectacular. We then discussed the questions Katya had answered for homework. We then continued reading the novel. Katya will answer the discussion questions for homework.

Discussed Vlad's new website. Make minor changes on his resume. Because Vlad had under-developed paragraphs, we learned this motto: When I think I am done, I will spend a minute to ask myself, " What have have I left out?" Vlad finalized Trump Paper, printed it, and handed it in. Spent time on new writing assignment: The Process Paper. Went through every item on the rubric sheet. Vlad and I brainstormed possible topics (not all that easy for Vlad). Vlad to make up his mind on the topic and for Monday be ready to hand in the first draft of his Process Paper. Started Unit 8 vocabulary work.

Katya and I participated in the all-school Thanksgiving celebration. We also talked briefly about the PERT test, and Katya will take it on Friday. We made the arrangements with Amy.

Katya and I devised a plan for her to study her vocabulary words. She will create flashcards for her words and will draw pictures to help her remember/learn them. We discussed the study guide questions Katya had answered for homework. Katya does a wonderful job answering the essay type study guide questions. We then continued reading the novel. She will answer more questions for homework.

Alexa said that she didn't want to read THE TAMING OF THE SHREW. She wants to read a mystery novel. I presented many choices to her and we decided on WE WERE LIARS by E. Lockhart. We then began Unit two in the vocabulary book. I introduced the lessons; then Alexa completed some of the application activities. Alexa did quite well.

Discussed the concept of writing several drafts and the time needed to perfect the organization and development of a good essay. Carefully, went through Vlad's second draft of his Trump paper. Went through wording and word choice in Core Paragraph 1. Core Paragraph 2 very underdeveloped.We worked on what would help develop the paragraph and added those suggestions. Core Paragraph 3 needed a little additional wording.Core Paragraph 4 begun but underdeveloped. Vlad to read NYTimes article on Trump and Twitter. Vlad outlined Trump and Twitter paragraph, Trump rallies used for promoting his image and his accomplishments. Closing paragraph needed re-organization to match organization of the Core Paragraphs.

Alexa and I read and studied the Introduction of the play. I explained how the introduction is a frame story and that TAMING OF THE SHREW is a play within a play. We then read Act I scene I. We then began Act I scene II. We will begin there tomorrow.