Bella began outlining her thoughts for the written speech to be given for her mother. We brainstormed specific diction, quotes, and ideas that she wants to communicate in the speech.
Jaydn continued the reading and analyzing of the novel being studied. She discussed the character development of the foil and its effect on the two main characters' development. She then continued her study of SAT vocabulary and used the words in a short written paragraph.
Cabo continued reading the novel being studied. He discussed the background of the two main characters with respect to their similarities and differences in the familial setting. He then analyzed how the effect of the family background is driving the character development. He then reviewed SAT vocabulary being studied and applied the words to use in context.
As Matthew is completing two final essays on "Into the Wild" , we worked on editing and revising both essays. I addressed the importance of using specific textual support and demonstrated where and how to incorporate supporting examples. We further discussed the need to eliminate colloquial language and the importance of substituting formal English diction for informal language.Last, we addressed run-on sentences and sentence order in paragraphs. HW- complete rewriting test essay based on class notes .
Bella was online today. She read, analyzed, and discussed two chapters of A Thousand Splendid Suns. We then met her with her father and he requested help writing a biography of Bella's mom to be used as an introduction for a scholarship. Bella and I discussed how we would begin researching information in order to begin a first draft.
Jaydn read, analyzed, and discussed two chapters of A Thousand Splendid Suns. Jaydn then wrote a short essay analyzing the quote from the novel, "Like a compass needle that points north, a man's accusing finger always finds a woman," as Nana told Mariam in her girlhood.
Cabo began the session by reading two chapters of A Thousand Splendid Suns. He then wrote a paragraph analyzing the character development of the protagonist. He has agreed to complete a writing assignment daily online. His writing analysis today shows an in-depth understanding of the character's motivations. He then studied his SAT words and took a quiz by applying them.
Bella completed the compare and contrast essay she has been working on this week. She edited the essay for grammar, punctuations, redundancy. diction, and imagery. She then went to the Sadlier Connect site and practiced the SAT vocabulary words being studied. Upon completion, she took an assessment test on the words.
Jaydn read, analyzed, and discussed chapter 26 of A Thousand Splendid Suns. We discussed the setting of the war taking place in Kabul during this time period and its effect on the characters. Predictions were made for the characters motives and character development. We discussed Rasheed as the foil of Laila. Jaydn then reviewed yhe SAT vocabulary being studied.
Cabo read chapter 26 of A Thousand Splendid Suns and discussed the background comparisons of the characters Laila and Miriam and how their differences may drive them as characters and its effect on the plot. Cabo them reviewed the SAT words being studied and applied them to provided sentences. The remaining part of the class I met with Cabo's father.
