Review definition and chemistry of alkanes. Review the names and formulas of the first 5 alkanes in the series. Discuss the group formed when one hydrogen is removed from an alkane molecule. Determine that the formula for this addition group is CxH2x+1. Discuss the nomenclature of these addition groups, using the root name of the alkane and substituting yl for one at the end. Work a few nomenclature problems involving the addition of a methyl group to an alkane. Discuss the best methods for naming correctly.

Kaitlin took a test on chapters 40-47 of the novel during today's session.

We completed Kaitlin's AP style essay on ideologies' impact on European imperialism. Kaitlin for homework completed a paragraph on the impact of Social Darwinism. that was excellent. Today, she composed a paragraph on the impact of religious zeal as well as her conclusion . We discussed transition words for each paragraph and how to expand the thesis to add an analytical layer to an AP concluding paragraph.

Today we studied how a trust is structured and the benefits of a trust over a will . I addressed the role of the trustee in a revocable trust and compared the ease of administration compared to a will. We then addressed other short term non judicial solutions to property disposition such as joint ownership or POD accounts. Last, we discussed estate taxes and the Family Trust Company used for estates usually in excess of 10 million dollars.

Review for Unit 7 Test: World War 1, New Deal and Second New Deal of FDR Administration, World War 2
and Treaty of Paris 1947. Creation of the United Nations in 1945. Human rights atrocities and War Crimes of German military leaders during WW 2.

We will review our work on linear equations and their graphs. We will move on to a study of graphs of absolute value equations.

World War 2: Total War commitment of U.S. with industrial military production, laborers, and number of military recruits. MCQ questions 7.6 and 7.7 Video. German Nazi propaganda for nationalism. U.S. WW 2 propaganda with various posters etc.

We first addressed the novel's next big plot surprise: Magwitch, the convict, is actually Estella's father. We noted the irony . Estella projects herself as the epitome of upper class society .Yet, she would be spurned violently if people knew her true lineage . We further discussed the symbolism of PIp's physical wound and healing as he develops values . In this regard, we studied the text and focused on Pip;s selflessness and compassion as he readily forgives Miss Havisham and asks nothing for himself. Likewise, we studied the textual passage wherein Miss Havisham pleads for forgiveness and exhibits deep remorse as she has led a life consumed with hatred and revenge. We discussed how the motif of remorse and guilt has appeared throughout the novel.

During our first segment, we reviewed Kaitlin's test on landlord -tenant law. She did very well but we examined the substantive areas where she needed clarification regarding the tenant's right to sublease or assign . Further, we discussed her analysis of the bailment question.We then began our next chapter on trusts and estates. I began by generally outlining the most common methods of post death property disposition - testamentary wills and trusts. I also provided the definition of will and decedent.

The teacher introduced Vocabulary Set 2. The student wrote the definition of each vocabulary word and reviewed them with guidance. The teacher then provided example sentences using the new vocabulary to support understanding. Next, the student practiced applying the vocabulary by describing a picture. To reinforce learning, the student used the new words in writing, recording their responses on a sheet of paper.