Vlad and I read through the directions for the ACT. We began working on reading comprehension. We worked on a section of the Reading and reviewed the rules of grammar.
Vlad and I spent time discussing his background. He shared his experience in school with me as well as his goals and aspirations. He shared what he felt were his strengths and struggles in English. He showed me several books that he had read and enjoyed. We spoke about what opportunities exist this year in English IV and how we would explore them in order to create a rewarding and enriching experience.
Alexa and I talked about what she will study first. After a discussion, she chose MACBETH. I then introduced the writing assignment of the career narrative. We began answering the pre-writing questions. Alexa will also bring her college essay outline in, and we will work on that together.
She will complete the section of the pre-writing for homework.
Will completed a letter to himself that he will open upon graduation from Lynn University. In the letter, he wrote about his fondness for the Batt School and about how much he valued the school and his family and friends. He also wrote about what he hopes to accomplish at Lynn University. He put his hopes and dreams into this letter, which he will open in May/June of 2023. It’s hard to believe that this is our last class together. It has been a privilege and joy to work with him.
Sam and I worked on the cumulative review exercises in her vocabulary book. Sam does quite well answering the vocabulary questions with support. She enjoys learning the new words. She also has successfully completed her summative assessment. She is ready to graduate.
Sam completed her summative assessment on the novel. I assisted with the last three chapters. Sam did quite well. Sam and I also worked through her vocabulary book.She makes study flash cards for each new set of words because that helps her learn them. We need to complete lesson 6 and then Sam needs to complete the 4-6 cumulative review in the vocabulary book as part of her final assessment.
Sam and I revised her summative assessment for the novel. We read through her 12 entries. She only needs two more. We discussed corrections and revisions. We also talked about expanding her ideas with clarifying and supporting details. We worked on one entry together. Sam is doing a great job!
Sam and I continued with our study of the novel in preparation for the final. I again discussed the requirements, and Sam asked some questions. I clarified the assignment. We then discussed what comprises a good resume. We began filling out her brainstorming sheet in preparation of creating the resume.
Sam and I worked in the vocabulary book. We studied a new set of words. Sam created flash cards for the difficult vocabulary because that helps her learn the words. We then answered the exercises which require application of the words in context. Sam then continued working on her final assessment for the novel.
Today was a day of reflection and discussion. Will’s assignment was to write a letter to himself to be read when he graduates from college. It is a “Senior to Senior letter to Self”. This is a personal letter that he will seal and read when he graduates from college. The purpose is to provide a record of his current life, views and attitudes and to explore his feelings. Years from now, he will enjoy reading it and seeing how much he has grown. After brainstorming, he began writing his letter and will finish this assignment at his last session next week.
