Reading Comprehension Spelling Wordly Wise Literature Handwriting Grammar
Lesson Outline
He learned how to write the letter g using the words ragged, jumping, and golden. He completed an activity using his Wordly Wise words in context. He learned to make bread today by reading and following the directions.
Lesson 7 Machines: We learned how simple machines work. Then we learned about mechanical advantage and mechanical efficiency. Next we learned about the types of machines that do simple work such as a lever, fulcrum, wheel and axle, pulley, and inclined plane.
Assignment: Add descriptions of new vocabulary and simple machines to our science notebook.
At the onset of our lesson this afternoon, Mercer asked if he could show me his score on the SSAT. He was disappointed he did not do better. We discussed the test and looked up some information about it. Mercer is hoping he will get another chance to take it to improve his score. We then went on the computer in the library and Mercer introduced me to a new academic game. It involved a puzzle activity made by the producer of other color activities named, Yellow, Red, Black, Blue and Green, which Mercer said he's already mastered. I watched as Mercer attempted to solve the puzzles using different strategies without requesting clues. Mercer was able to explain the objective of the puzzles and demonstrated good critical thinking skills in his efforts to solve them, many of which involved complex visual-spatial and perceptual challenges.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
I was asked to sub for Kevin with Mercer this afternoon, from 12:30 - 1:30. He asked me to also sub for him in the morning, but I believe someone else had been assigned or had been originally scheduled. He specifically asked not to do music. He said he does not like the class so we shifted gears. I wanted today to result in greater success and a more positive outcome than did yesterday.
The plan was to read pages 102-105 in his Treasures book, "Protecting Wildlife, and to look up vocabulary words in the glossary. Mercer was to write the words and their definitions in his notebook, discuss and analyze the main idea and make inferences.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Judie - as you know, Mercer had a very difficult afternoon following lunch and his interaction/disciplinary action imposed by Dr. Pat for inappropriate behavior. I am not sure if you wanted me to note 60 or zero for minutes attended, above, but I chose the latter as we were actively engaged with him during class time.
Today's lesson focused on dealing with disappointment. Mercer talked about feeling disappointed today. I spoke with him about what to do when something doesn't go his way. Mercer left class early and will continue the lesson tomorrow.
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
0
Lesson Comments
Today's lesson focused on dealing with disappointment. Mercer talked about feeling disappointed today. I spoke with him about what to do when something doesn't go his way. Mercer left class early and will continue the lesson tomorrow. Mercer was upset but willing to talk.
We practiced using the formula for calculating speed. Then we reviewed our understanding of slowing down and changing direction as forms of acceleration. Next we reviewed the definition of velocity compared to speed. Then we practiced calculating force in Newtons. We reviewed force, gravity, and friction. Then we practiced determining balanced and unbalanced forces. Next we learned that acceleration is any change in the speed or direction of an object’s motion. We saw that objects slowing down and changing direction are accelerating. Then we practiced calculating speed.
Assignment: Add notes on acceleration to science notebook.
