Pj worked on answering comprehension questions over the two stories "The Automation Paradox" and "Heads Up Humans." He justifies the claims they made in their papers by finding evidence in their writings to support their claims.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
I subbed for PJ's creative writing class. I put the session under Writing Enrichment because there was no Creative Writing.
Substitute for student's Creative Writing Class. Student took Civics Quiz which was missed earlier in the day due to absence/late arrival.
Lesson Outline
Substitute for student's Creative Writing Class. Student took Civics Quiz which was missed earlier in the day due to absence/late arrival.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
As a substitute for PJ's Creative Writing class today, I gave PJ his Civics Quiz which was missed earlier in the day (he arrived late). PJ worked productively and diligently on this Quiz for over half the class period.
I. From a list of 13 choices, the student will respond and reflect on the 2023 School Year.
Assignment
Reflection on 2022-2023 School Year
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Philip worked on the reflection and shared his thoughts on his transfer to The Batt School. He prefers it here because more real-world subjects are offered, and teachers are not online.
I. The student will read The Lottery by Shirley Jackson.
II. The student will learn and apply the 9 elements of the short story (presented in a PowerPoint) to The Lottery by Shirley Jackson.
III.The student will write a creative short story that incorporates the 9 elements of the short story learned.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Philip does not feel comfortable sharing his work with anyone but Ms. Judy and me. He has developed an appreciation for the short story genre through his reading and writing.
The 9 Characteristics of a great short story: Application of the Elements to The Lottery by Shirley Jackson
Lesson Outline
The 9 Characteristics of a great short story: Application of the Elements to The Lottery by Shirley Jackson
I. The student will learn the 9 characteristics of a great short story.
Philip read and discussed most of the short story The Lottery by Shirley Jackson after completing his poem revision. We will use that as a basis for discussion of the 9 elements of a short story next week. Recess shortened our period.
II. The student will read the classic short story The Lottery by Shirley Jackson
III. The student will apply the 9 elements of a short story to The Lottery by Shirley Jackson and apply these elements to an original short story to improve the quality of the original work.
I. The student will revise and finish poem on art criticism vs. photography
II. The student will define and write a memoir. Philip readily revises his poetry and prose, accepting constructive criticism while remaining true to his original work.
I. The student will select a writing prompt and finish the short story creatively using examples of The Dog who Thought He was a Cat and Seventh grade as example texts.
