Cabo completed the novel Hoot by Carl Hiassen. Cabo discussed and analyzed the novel for the themes of friendship and righteouness. He discussed what he felt the author was conveying about these themes and how the characters conveyed it. He also analyzed the tones of humor and seriousness and discussed their shifts and how that augmented the theme. Cabo will take a written assessment on the novel during the next class.

Jaydn analyzed and discussed chapters 18-22 of the nonfiction memoir Educated by Tara Westover. She discussed in-depth the effect of Shawn on the character development of Tara and the effect it had on Tara's relationship with Charles. Jaydn then free wrote on the topic of bullies.

Bella worked on and completed the Pearson Assessment Test.

Bella continued reading Where the Crawdads Sing and answered a few discussion questions.

Today's lesson focused on chapters in the book "The Education." Jayden answered questions and listened to chapter readings assigned to her.

Jaydn discussed and analyzed the next two chapters of the nonfiction novel Educated by Tara Westover. After our discussion, she wrote on the following prompt: Consider what obtaining an education entails. Oftentimes, when we think of the word, we think of school: classes, lectures, study groups. But much of the protagonist's education occurred outside of the classroom. Who else, aside from Tara's teachers, helped educate her?

Bella was absent

Cabo analyzed and discussed the next three chapters of the novel Hoot by Carl Hiaasen. He then discussed the following examples of rhetorical strategies: the difference between static and dynamic characters, examples in the novel of verbal, structural, and dramatic irony, made an inference based on events in the novel. Identified examples of similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole and foreshadowing in the novel, and identified examples of internal conflict within the novel.

Bella and I took part in Field Day today.

Jaydn discussed and analyzed the next two chapters of the nonfiction novel Educated by Tara Westover. She then discussed and wrote a short essay discussing the following topics: Explore the culture of masculinity in the Westover home. In what ways do Gene and Shawn’s ideas about masculinity affect the lives of the other family members? How do power and control factor into Gene and Shawn’s own performances of masculinity?