We talked about the importance of writing down homework assignments as they are given. Cabo said he had recorded assignments on his computer, but his battery died and he did not have his charger. We went through his classes and made a list of assignments. I talked to Cabo about making his workspace conducive to learning. We straightened up his desk to free space to work. Cabo completed his math homework. He will have to do his science homework at home once his computer has charged.
First, I had Cabo complete his science assignment on his ecology photo-journal. Then I helped him do his math homework. At the end of study hall I had him clean out Iguini's terrarium.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Cabo was having trouble focusing. His body was very active and wiggly.
We talked about the importance of writing down daily and long term homework assignments to keep track of when tasks are due. We also reviewed time management strategies to make the most of his homework time. Cabo completed the assigned reading in 'To Kill a Mockingbird'.
I helped Cabo get started with his Ecology Photojournal. We went outside so he could find examples of his ecology terms and photograph them. I helped him import his photos and get them onto his desktop, and we completed the first slide together.
I assisted Cabo in completing his math homework. He then started writing his plot summary of Ch 15 of To Kill A Mockingbird. I addressed his questions on the reading and assisted him in getting the paragraph started.
Cabo spent the first half of the session reading his English assignment from To Kill A Mockingbird. During the second half, we completed his science homework which entailed vocabulary definitions, and data entry on a plant species. He still has some vocabulary due for English tomorrow.
Cabo availed himself of the opportunity I provided to address a few grammatical and usage problems that appeared on the essay portion of his test .He indicated he did not have any homework other then assigned reading for English class which he did. He definitely enjoys the novel, To Kill A Mockingbird, and I am pleased to report he is reading ahead of the assigned portion, a very positive development.
Cabo and I discussed strategies for studying for the English test which he will take on Monday. In this regard, we reviewed his class notes and vocabulary list. Next, we discussed the rewrite due on his essay based on the extended outline we prepared in English class today.Last, we started his science homework which entailed determining the average length of certain lizards.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
While Cabo is very resistant to writing by hand ,he generally is open to typing up his assignments on his computer, which is fine with me. Unfortunately,his computer screen is broken so we have had a difficult few days. As written English greatly differs from spoken /conversational English, before resorting to a voice recognition software to facilitate his writing ,for now I will continue working on Cabo's writing skills with his writing and revising using a computer "Word " program. I remain optimistic we can make progress as he is a smart student.
