Sadee completed her spelling homework. She read a book about George Washington. As we read the book, we discussed the story details, as well as, noting new vocabulary words. We completed a calendar for the month of March, noting important dates and Holidays. She made a homemade Barometer and learned how to read it and predict the weather.

Drew completed reading a fantasy story about an extremely enormous egg. We discussed story details, the plot, main characters, vocabulary words, and author's intent. He completed an activity on compound sentences joined by a conjunction.

I. Sonnet 18 as sung by David Gilmore
II. Casey at the Bat, visual interpretation and read aloud
III. Richard Cory, by Edwin Arlington Robinson
IV. Identification of allusions, rhyme schemes, and diction in all three poems

Drew read and discussed an article about the Bermuda Triangle. We delved into the vocabulary, the story details, the author's intent, and his interpretation of what he thought happened to Flight 19. We explored the compound sentence, and learned to distinguish it from a simple sentence, and a sentence with a compound subject, or predicate.

I. Main Point in a Comic -
II. One Republic Determining the Theme of their song "Apology" -
III.Banned words-developing a strong vocabulary -
IV. Identifying Metaphor and Simile in song Apology -

Lucas quickly grasped strong verbs. He identified not only simile and metaphors in One Republic's song "Apologize," but also symbolism. He identified the theme of the song and learned that repetition is also a figure of speech. He enjoyed the lesson.

I helped Xavier with "No Red Lines." The assignment focused on the use of transitional words. I was pleased with Xavier's diligence. He was determined to understand the material (not just finish).

Xavier has an ongoing homework assignment that is web-based, "No Red Lines." It creates lessons and quizzes on grammar that the students are required to complete this week. I helped Xavier to finish three weeks of assignments on commas.

I am so happy to be working with Xavier again. He is hard-working, polite, and fun!

I. Identify the components of the plot triangle in a short story

I shared several pictures with Jayne that I took over the years. It was a way to reflect and capture the essence of time and growth. Jayne said she got a kick out of seeing them. I hope that it reminded her of the many memories, events, and experiences she amassed while a student at the Batt School. Oh, "All Places She'll go!"

We reviewed and finished editing Jayne's answers to yesterday's assignment and I reminded her to deliver what she knows on paper in accordance with the conventions of Standard language even if she feels it is unnecessary. She has heard this from me before, but I just want her knowledge to shine as well as her talents, and I have every good reason to believe she will succeed in all she endeavors. She is a remarkable young lady and I wish her all the very best life has to offer.