We had a discussion about strategies to use when taking the SSAT test. We applied these techniques to his first attempt at writing an essay for the SSAT. He did a great job! We discussed time management, the use of a working title for his essay, and a working outline. We covered the importance of leaving enough time after finishing his essay for reviewing what he wrote and making the necessary corrections to grammar and punctuation. We worked on a sample analogy and synonym activity for the SSAT.
Lesson 3 Thermal Energy and Heat: We learned the relationship between heat and temperature. Then we learned about thermal energy and changes of state. Next we learned 2 ways in which heat is measured in calories and joules.
Assignment: Complete active reading prompts in science workbook.
Reading Comprehension Wordly Wise Vocabulary Literature Spelling
Lesson Outline
He learned to write q and e in cursive. We re-wrote his spelling homework. We worked on Wordly Wise vocabulary words selecting the correct vocabulary words to complete the meaning of the sentences.
Finish all sketches for Painting like Andy project. Choose colors for first portrait and begin to paint.
Assignment
Painting like Andy- Color Theory
Session Minutes
30
Minutes Student Attended
30
Lesson Comments
Mercer did great with his sketches. He is working hard in class and really likes the two projects he's been working on. It's nice for him to have multiple projects to choose from so he feels like he can work on whichever he chooses.
We reviewed the freezing and boiling temperatures of water in Celcius and Fahrenheit degrees as well as Kelvin. Then we took a Quiz on Lesson 2 Temperature.
Today's session focused on the Kingdom of Benin. Mercer reviewed material that detailed how the first king of Benin came to power and the many years he ruled this kingdom. Mercer learned that the kingdom invited prince Oranmiyn of Ife to rule them as they were dissatisfied with the rule of a dynasty of semimythical kings at the time. The son of prince Oranmiyn, Eweka was regarded as the first king (oba-ruler) and reigned for many years. He rebuilt the capital (present-day Benin City), endowing it with great walls and moats and becoming his people's supreme political, judicial, economic, and spiritual leader.
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Today's session focused on the Kingdom of Benin. Mercer reviewed material that detailed how the first king of Benin came to power and the many years he ruled this kingdom. Mercer learned that the kingdom invited prince Oranmiyn of Ife to rule them as they were dissatisfied with the rule of a dynasty of semimythical kings at the time. The son of prince Oranmiyn, Eweka was regarded as the first king (oba-ruler) and reigned for many years. He rebuilt the capital (present-day Benin City), endowing it with great walls and moats and becoming his people's supreme political, judicial, economic, and spiritual leader. Jayne was on task.
Begin to work on the "Painting like Andy" color theory project. Print out Mercer's reference image and begin to sketch it onto the canvas. Use this class to get all four sketches onto the canvas.
Assignment
Painting like Andy- Color Theory
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Mercer chose another really detailed image. He chose a curled up snake and we started to transfer the image onto his canvas. We got one full snake done and started the second.
Today's lesson was focused on the Songhai Empire. Mercer read material that detailed how Songhai became the great trading state of West Africa that flourished in the 15th -16th century. He learned the Kingdom of Songhai, or Songhay, developed from a community of fishermen who lived along the Niger River and were skilled canoeists. During the 9th century, they became part of the state of Songhai and began trading with Muslim traders in Gao, which then became part of the kingdom.
Assignment
none
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Today's lesson was focused on Songhai Empire. Mercer read material that detailed how Songhai became the great trading state of West Africa that flourished in the 15th -16th century. He learned the Kingdom of Songhai, or Songhay, developed from a community of fishermen who lived along the Niger River and were skilled canoeists. During the 9th century, they became part of the state of Songhai and began trading with Muslim traders in Gao, which then became part of the kingdom. Mercer was on task.
