The student read and analyzed Chapter 2 of Forgive My Fins, engaging in fruitful discussion on literary techniques the author uses: imagery, foreshadowing, and play on words to develop tone and theme. Afterward, the student completed a vocabulary lesson on Chapter 2, then drew a visual to represent one of the words, and applied it by using it in a sentence correctly.

In this session, Amira focused on the coordinate system as a prelude to graphing linear functions. We began graphing a linear function using a T chart and discussing y-intercept and slope.

In this lesson, Amira was introduced to classic books that she may want to read due to her interest in legendary, but not confirmed to exist places. We discussed Jules Verne's "Journey to the Center of the Earth," Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island" and Jonathan Swift's "Treasure Island." We then turned our attention to the small and beautiful island of Palau. It is a U.S. territory in the Pacific Ocean midway between Guam and the Philippines. It is remote, beautiful and the common language spoken on Palau is English.

We learned about the countries and islands closest to the Mariana Trench, the deepest place on Earth. They are Japan, Guam and Indonesia. The Challenger Deep, in the southern end of the Mariana Trench (sometimes called the Marianas Trench), is the deepest spot in the ocean. Its depth is difficult to measure from the surface, but modern estimates vary by less than 1,000 feet (305 meters). There are some theories that there is sea life in the trench that may not be known. Also, can the Earth's core be reached through the Mariana Trench? There remains so much to learn about this part of our world!

Student participated in theatre improvisation exercises to develop effective physical and vocal traits of characters in an improvised scene. We explored different pacing to better communicate the story in a monologue.

Student read Chapter One of Forgive my Fins, a novel. Student explained the difference between summary and analysis then summarized Chapter One in her journal, applying elements of summary. Vocabulary lesson on Chapter One was completed.

In this session, we solved linear equations using signed numbers, inverse operations and distributive property. We also solved quadratic equations by factoring trinomials with a=1.

- Current events today focused on the following: the history of Notre Dame Cathedral, the experience of running for U.S. president, and the latest venture of SpaceX.

Student continued reading ACT 3 of The Crucible: analyzed evidence that was directly stated in the text against evidence that was implied or invalid in the court scene. Student made interpretations about the courtroom scene and explained her reasoning by referencing textual support, orally.

In our first session Amira worked out genotypes and phenotypes of particular traits using a Punnett Square. She also examined Pedigree Charts to become acquainted with the symbols and then use the chart to determine the probability of acquiring an inherited trait. In our second session Amira tested and experimented with certain chemicals to determine where they fell on the pH scale.