GT shared two of his favorite poems from SAILING AROUND THE ROOM by Billy Collins complete with analysis. We dissected the poems for imagery and poetic devices. We also researched commentary and analysis of the poems using the computer. I then presented "Duce Et Decorum Est" by Wilfred Owen. GT and I analyzed the poem. I specifically discussed the gruesome and vivd imagery used by the poet. We then began another section in GT's vocabulary book. We completed some of the application activities. He will finish the section for homework.

GT and I did a quick review of the topics we learned yesterday and did another example of maximizing production with the PPC. We also got into a discussion about the current status of the stock market, oil prices/demand, and the presidential election.

GT and I started working through Chapter 1 in the textbook that covered basic concepts of Economics (ex. scarcity, factors of production, and the production possibilities curve). My goal is to cover the high level topics then get a little deeper into supply and demand next.

We watched a "Crash Course in Economics" YouTube video that delivered an introduction to what economics IS vs what it IS NOT. He completed an activity, and we talked about the concepts the video introduced.

GT and I worked in his vocabulary book. We discussed the next set of vocabulary words. We practiced the pronunciations and reviewed meaning and usage. We also completed the application activities for the first set of words. GT did quite well. I then introduced the poetry book. GT needs to read the book and select two poems in the book that he really likes. He then needs to analyze them using some of the poetic terms that we have just studied.

(Skype) Class began with a brief review and discussion of the ongoing primary election process. We continued our review and discussion of Chapter 15. The impact and consequences of government growth were discussed in detail. We concluded class by reviewing a series of questions focusing on possible future changes.

(Skype) We began with a brief review and discussion of relevant news stories. Next, we compared the "old system" with the "new system" of the national government. Changes in Congress and the Presidency were reviewed and discussed. The increased impact of the national government on our lives was introduced. GT was fully involved and interested.

Class began with a brief review and discussion of relevant news stories. We then concluded our work on Chapter 14. GT identified some possible future challenges for our foreign policy.

GT and I finished our study of one of the Billy Collins poems that we started yesterday. GT enjoys the poetry and does well interpreting it. We then began our study of Shakespeare's sonnets. We discussed the requirements of a Shakespearian sonnet. We read three sonnets. We researched the subjects of the sonnets: the lost boy and the dark lady. We also applied some of our literary terms to the sonnets.

The topic of the lesson was the Democratic Party primary elections. The purpose and process of primary elections was reviewed. Results from yesterday's primary contests were reviewed and discussed in detail. Dates for upcoming elections in the states remaining were also presented. GT was interested and involved.