Bella read, discussed, and analyzed chapter 33 of Where the Crawdads Sing. She wrote about Jodie's return and its effect on Kya's character development. Bella then reviewed SAT vocabulary being studied.
Jaydn read, discussed, and analyzed chapter 24 of The Great Alone. Jaydn then began the outline of an essay answering the prompt: Are Leni and her mother's actions justified? Jaydn found text from the novel to support her point of view and to use in her close reading analysis.
Cabo began the study of a memoire today - Educated by Dr. Tara Westover. We discussed the difference between a memoire and a novel. We reviewed and discussed the themes to be presented in the memoire. Cabo then read a background on the author and created questions for the author. Cabo then reviewed SAT vocabulary being studied.
Jaydn continued reading, discussing, and analyzing The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah. She wrote a paragraph analyzing the change in attitude in the character of Leni and the effects this might have on her mother and father. Jaydn used text to support her opinions.
Cabo was online today. He completed the assessment for the novel The Great Alone. He wrote an essay tracing the character development of the three main characters. He also discussed the theme that was illuminated through each character and also what the author might be saying through each character.
Cabo completed the novel The Great Alone today. He completed an assessment on the novel and began an outline for an essay - to be completed next week - on the author's use of imagery to create rising action.