Bella continued her essay describing her father. She outlined the third paragraph and brainstormed the details for her support of the thesis statement. She edited her work upon completion. We discussed the correct usage of semicolons, italics and underlining of published works. She then reviewed SAT vocabulary being studied.
1-5 Solving Inequalities in One Variable – We learned that the solution to an inequality in one variable is solved by using the properties of inequalities. Then we learned how to solve inequalities with only variables.
1-5 Solving Inequalities in One Variable – We learned that when you divide through by a negative integer you change the direction of the inequality symbol. Next we completed word problems involving inequalities.
Assignment: For homework complete problems: P.34 21, 26, 34
In addition to the Great Compromise, other compromises had to be implemented at the Constitutional Convention to ratify the U.S. Constitution. In addition to the structure of the Legislative Branch/Congress, the delegates agreed to the "Three-Fifths Compromise." This blemish on American History allowed the Southern states to count their slaves as "3/5" - not an entire, 100% human being! Why? Because enslaved people were actual "property" and not counted as U.S. citizens until the 14th amendment was passed after the Civil War! But Southern states insisted their enslaved populations be counted so that they would have more representation in the new House of Representatives. Politics can indeed be ugly.
Assignment
Research: Who was Colin Powell & why is he an important figure in U.S. history?
Bella read the next chapter of A Thousand Splendid Suns. We discussed the diction the author uses to create the setting, characterization, and mood. Bella then continued her five-paragraph essay about her father. She edited the first paragraph and we then reviewed the elements of a high-level second paragraph before she wrote the second paragraph. Upon completion of the second paragraph, she reviewed the SAT vocabulary.
We continued learning about Dynamics markings and their Italian terminology, and compared/analyzed some recorded songs and their use of different dynamic volumes to emphasize expression and emotions. We then sat at the piano and sang several songs, changing the dynamics of each phrase as appropriate. Bella did VERY well.
We focused on how the NJ Plan was the prototype for the Senate and how the VA Plan was the prototype for the House of Representatives as the U.S. Constitution was created in 1787. Introduced by R.I. delegate Roger Sherman at the Constitutional Convention, both plans formed the new Congress/House of Representatives - the Legislative Branch of the U.S. Federal government.
Assignment
What was the "Three-Fifths Compromise" and why is it a shameful thing in American History?
