I reviewed simplification of rational exponents of integers and other expressions with Samantha as well as multiplication and division of radical expressions. We did examples and a large number of exercises in both radical expressions and rational roots. There was no assignment.

In anticipation of tomorrow's test on the executive branch, Sam took notes on the role of the president as chief executive, as head of state(ceremonial duties), and as the economic leader of the country(submitting a proposed budget). We discussed the president's obligation under the Constitution to report to Congress annually in the State of Union address and the current controversy wherein the Speaker of the House chose not to invite the president to make the annual address. Sam asked about the government shut -down ,and we discussed the stalemate and the financial impact it is having on federal workers. During our second hour, I introduced the federal court system ,and we reviewed Sam's homework on the reading related to the subject. On the whiteboard, I outlined the definition and application of the exclusive jurisdiction of federal courts in certain cases , and of concurrent jurisdiction where both the state and federal courts have the power to adjudicate a matter. I then distributed a supplementary hand out on the federal courts identifying the three levels of courts , and the difference between a trial court of original jurisdiction and an appellate court that only hears appeals under its limited appellate jurisdiction. Last, Sam took notes on the few instances where the US Supreme Court actually can hear a case in the first instance i.e. has original jurisdiction,for example where a foreign country or ambassador is a party. For homework tomorrow,Sam is to study for her test on the executive branch. For the subsequent post-test session , I assigned reading the supplementary handout,plus pages 223-226 in the text and answering questions 1 and 3 on pg 226.

Today Sam learned to ask what someone is like, Use: Como+ser+noun? Example Como es Jose? ( What is Jose like?) Using new vocabulary like interesante, divertido, fuerte, trabajador, delgado, simpatico, bonito, and more... Sam enjoyed today's topic. We spoke about Adjectives must also match the number of the nouns they describe. To make an adjective plural add S if it ends with a vowel ES if it ends with a consonanat . Example Los chicos guapo divertidos y fenomenales. Las chicas, guapas, divertidas y fenomenales. Also, we discussed when an adjective describes a group with both genders, the masculine form of the adjective is used. Example. El chico y la chica son guapos. Sam is going to re-take the Spelling Quiz next class.

Reviewed the first two chapters of 'Lord of the Flies'. We discussed the challenges the boys faced. Sam made some predictions about what might happen. Together we read and discussed Chapter 3.

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Sam and I Skyped this afternoon. She is getting over the flu and expects to be back at school next week. We talked about how important the study of Economics is in investing and planning for retirement. she said her Dad is an investor, and Sam introduced me to her Dad. He was very supportive and excited that Sam will be studying Economics.

Sam and I continued our discussion of the novel. We read chapter two together, stopping frequently to define difficult vocabulary. We also discussed the political undertones with this chapter. We then answered the accompanying study guide questions.

Sam and I were to continue our study of the novel.

We talked about what momentum is, and the formula to solve practice problems.

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