Symone worked on finding the distance between two points on a coordinate plane using the Pythagorean theorem. Next we went over a FSA reading prompt, discussed the questions beforehand, and tried to eliminate and predict the answers before reading the passage.

Symone worked on a number of Pythagorean theorem questions, as well as word problems. We then analyzed question types on the FSA and went over how to eliminate incorrect answers.

Today, we went over linear equations and how to find the equation for a line and to graph it. Symone practiced finding the correct coordinates for a set of equations. She then practiced how to solve for -y, and then practiced graphing the equations. Next, Symone read a passage. We discussed how to find out a vocabulary word using context clues, the organization of the passage, and the attitude and theme. Symone then answered a set of reading comprehension questions.

Symone and I reviewed transforming shapes on a coordinate plane. We practiced rotating and reflecting the coordinates of different shapes over the y- and x- axes. Next, we read a short story and discussed tone, mood, figurative language, and Symone answered FSA practice questions related to the readings.

Today Brandon and I reviewed the different stages of creating a project scope, the limits and exclusions and delineating the stages of workflow and sub-projects. Brandon completed his project scope statement, and reviewed the discussion board.

Symone and I reviewed her math lesson, and did a number of examples to solidify her understanding of transforming shapes on a coordinate plane. Next, Symone completed a reading comprehension exercise and completed the corresponding questions. We discussed the text and her answers.

Josh completed a reading assignment for extra credit in Reading Plus on wetlands and oil spills. Afterwards, he did a vocabulary exercise, also for extra credit. He completed Math homework - pre-Algebra.

Symone and I did a math warm up. Next, we reviewed slope and the linear equation of a line. Simone then did a number of questions to practice finding the slope of a line from a graph and from coordinates.

Josh and I first annotated an article. Annotation was new to him, but he did a good job with finding the important parts of the article and writing notes in the margin, active reading with highlighter, questions, and notes. We logged on to Reading Plus and he read a passage and answered reading comprehension questions afterwards for extra credit at school. He earned a 94% with only one incorrect answer, which was a good achievement since the reading was at a rather fast pace. Afterwards he completed one and a half vocabulary lessons on Reading Plus.

Symone and I read "Charles" by Shirley Jackson. We discussed the point of view of the story, and how the story would have changed if one of the other character's had written it. We also covered some of the difficult vocabulary in the short story, using context clues and root words to decipher their meaning. Lastly, Symone completed a reading comprehension exercise that asked her to determine the main idea of each paragraph given.