In this activity, Vlad has completed three final exam reviews from AP calculus AB and two final exams from two different Universities. This summer I hope Vlad reviews his notes and exercises that he has completed. Any review will be a great help for Vlad next year.
In this activity, Vlad continued to work on his review of his final exam.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
It is important that Vlad continue working in July and August in preparation for next year. He does so well when we are working on a new concept but his recall makes it difficult for Vlad. I am also hoping we can keep him on the teams so I can work with him when he needs help. His Mom might not like it but he really needs the support.
Finding last quotes and reviewing the orgnization and development of the paper
Lesson Outline
Showed Vlad how to incorporate a quote from Cathy Meyer, add additional statement following quote from Gabbi Shaw, and find another reliable source for a final quote from Sam Marguiles. Went over all Vlad's use of "The Sandwich" to see of all three parts of the Sandwich were used every time Vlad block quoted. Thought through the final argument: Vlad personal opinion that all divorces happen because of one or both partners feeling unhappy, when one partner says, "I'm unhappy" (or words to that effect), and the spouse asks, "How unhappy are you?" Vlad's thesis: The couple at that point have already decided their marriage is over. Worked on concluding paragraph. Reminded Vlad of the superstructure we used for this paper: Some people believe... Other people argue....Still other people claim.... I would suggest.... Give credit first to what other people have said (the "conversation") that was ongoing before you arrive. Then you can give your opinion, having shown respect to other people. Last, checked Vlad's Works Cited page and corrected errors.
Assignment
Vlad to use homework time completing vocabulary building assignment
Session Minutes
120
Minutes Student Attended
120
Lesson Comments
Vlad did very well with his second formal paper. Those two experiences were good for him. He is still learning the basics of grammar, punctuation, capitalization, syntax, and word choice; but he has made progress and is getting better at catching and correcting his own errors.
Vlad and I tried to start the Drew Struzan movie but had some technical issues so we had to switch gears. I gave Vlad a tour of some the work completed by Drew Struzan. I walked him through some of his significant pieces of art along with how composition played a major role in his success.
Spent an hour and a half building vocabulary. Completed Unit 12 and Unit 10 - 12 Review. Shifted over to Personal Opinion Persuasive Essay. Focussed on the design of each of his paper's three core paragraphs: Topic sentences; example(s); citing of research; followed by part 3 of "The Sandwich" (Vlad's discussion of the quote, chart, or graph). Discussed the term "tipping point" and how a paragraph on "tipping point" could be used to discuss how a decisive moment of being deeply unhappy can be the final moment when for any number of reasons when one partner who has "fallen out of love" says to her or his partner "I'm unhappy" and the answer is "How unhappy are you?" Ran through the requirements of an introductory paragraph, a concluding paragraph, and a title. Tested some "working" titles to see how close they came to reflecting the shape the paper is taking and, importantly, how provocative each of these "working" titles really is.
Assignment
Vlad to complete first draft of his paper.
Session Minutes
120
Minutes Student Attended
120
Lesson Comments
Vlad still working hard to build up his vocabulary. His vocabulary I would judge to be at a 10th grade level, at best. Vlad doesn't mind working hard. That impresses me.
