Today's lesson focused on Hebrew writing. Mercer read material that detailed information about three forms of Hebrew writing: Square Hebrew, a formal book hand, Rabbinical, or Rashi-writing used by medieval Jewish scholars, and Polish-German type became the modern cursive form. He learned that the early Hebrew alphabet was similar to the Phoenician writing as opposed to modern Hebrew writing, with 22 letters written from left to right with only consonants represented. Mercer also reviewed the Samaritan alphabet, which is still used by a few hundred Samaritan Jews.
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Today's lesson focused on Hebrew writing and music. Mercer read material that detailed information about three forms of Hebrew writing: Square Hebrew, a formal book hand, Rabbinical, or Rashi-writing used by medieval Jewish scholars, and Polish-German type became the modern cursive form. He learned that the early Hebrew alphabet was similar to the Phoenician writing as opposed to modern Hebrew writing, with 22 letters written from left to right with only consonants represented. Mercer also reviewed the Samaritan alphabet, which is still used by a few hundred Samaritan Jews. Mercer was on task.
Mercer began class with an 7-minute run and a 2-minute cool down walk. Next, we reviewed badminton terminology. Then, he practiced his individual hitting skills. Lastly, we discussed the advantages of keeping the shuttlecock/birdie close to his racquet while making contact.
Work with Mercer on choosing colors for his Painting like Andy. Experiment with water colors to get familiar with them. Try mixing colors and creating the colors he wants to leave.
Assignment
Painting like Andy- Color Theory
Session Minutes
30
Minutes Student Attended
30
Lesson Comments
I had Mercer for a short class today so we experimented with watercolors since that's what he'll be using on his project.
Lesson 3 Thermal Energy and Heat: We reviewed the 3 methods for thermal energy transfer. Then we created a graphic showing the definition and an example of each method.
Reading Comprehension Literature Spelling Handwriting Wordly Wise Grammar SSAT prep
Lesson Outline
We reviewed his spelling words and spelling homework, emphasizing the importance of proofing his work
for mistakes and neatness. We added hyperbole and personification to his figurative language posters, reviewing simile and metaphor,so as, not to get them confused. We began another timed essay for his SSAT prep, beginning with a working title and notes. He is learning how to set up this task with attention not only to the details, but with a conscious awareness of the time constraint.
Today's lesson focused on the geography of Isreal. Mercer read material that provided details about Israel's diverse topography consisting of a lengthy coastal plain, highlands in the north and central regions, and the Negev desert in the south. Running the country's length from north to south along its eastern border is the northern terminus of the Great Rift Valley. He watched a video clip that showed facts about the Dead Sea and the details of how it is used with such salty water. Mercer discussed interesting facts about its salty water and how you couldn't sink because the salted water keeps you afloat. He spent the remainder of class learning fun facts about types of water in the oceans worldwide.
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Today's lesson focused on the geography of Isreal. Mercer read material that provided details about Israel's diverse topography consisting of a lengthy coastal plain, highlands in the north and central regions, and the Negev desert in the south. Running the country's length from north to south along its eastern border is the northern terminus of the Great Rift Valley. He watched a video clip that showed facts about the Dead Sea and the details of how it is used with such salty water. Mercer discussed interesting facts about its salty water and how you couldn't sink because the salted water keeps you afloat. He spent the remainder of class learning fun facts about types of water in the oceans worldwide. Mercer was on task.
