Lesson 1 Introduction to Energy: We learned the difference between kinetic, potential, and mechanical energy.
Assignment: Add pictures and definitions of new vocabulary to science notebook.

We began to learn cursive writing and he was very focused on the lesson. We reviewed his spelling words and what his weekly spelling homework assignments are. We began to read chapter 4 of, "From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler," discussing elements of the story as we read. He copied down new vocabulary words from the next story into his literature notebook and began reading, "Gecko Glue, Cockroach Scouts, and Spider Silk Bridges." He really enjoyed reading this story and the many innovations that came from studying these creatures. We delved into the meanings, usage, and derivations of this week's Wordly Wise words.

We reviewed and discussed vocabulary words for the next story in his language arts book. He completed questions for chapter 3 of, "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler." He finished an activity pertaining to his Wordly Wise vocabulary words delving into their meanings, usage, and derivations. We talked about and completed an activity on writing a letter. We discussed the 5 most important parts of a friendly letter. He then wrote his own letter in his notebook, making sure to include all 5 parts and using the correct punctuation.

Mercer continued exercises from the 6th grade math Envision textbook, Multiplication of fractions.

Mercer continued exercises from the 6th grade math Envision textbook, Multiplication of fractions.

Mercer continued exercises from the 6th grade math Envision textbook, Adding and subtracting mixed numbers.

Mercer continues several exercises from the 6th grade math Envision textbook, Adding fractions with unlike denominators.

Mercer began exercises from the 6th grade math Envision textbook, Adding fractions with unlike denominators.

Mercer completed several exercises from the 6th grade math Envision textbook, Adding and Subtracting Fractions With Like Denominators.

We reviewed his spelling words and what his weekly standard homework would be for spelling. We read and discussed Chapter 3 of, "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler." He worked on a Wordly Wise activity delving into the meanings of words using techniques like context, word parts, and looking it up in the dictionary.