9-3 Rewriting Radical Expressions – We went over the homework that was assigned on simplifying radicals. Then we solved several radicals and were introduced to solving radical expressions.
Assignment: Complete the assigned problems for homework.

By 1786 many Americans observed that the Articles of Confederation were not working. George Washington himself agreed that the United States was really "thirteen small countries pulling against each other." By spring of 1787, Washington joined delegates from Virginia and 11 other states who gathered on Philadelphia to address this problem. Rhode Island decided not to participate. The delegates came for the sole and express purpose of revising the Articles of Confederation. We began by reviewing the weaknesses in the the Articles of Confederation - the first form of federal government in the new U.S. that governed the 13 states from 1776 - 1787.

Today's lesson focused on the book "The Tale of Two Cities" by Charles Dickerson. Bella reviewed the first three chapters of the novel and discussed significant themes of the book. Bella discussed the characters in the book, their sympathies to overthrow the French government and the social injustices presented. Bella answered questions about concepts in the book, such as the ruling class's revenge, justice, integrity, and corruption in the French government. She discussed the effect of these concepts on ordinary people and what the long-term consequences would be if this practice became the norm.

Bella read and analyzed the following three short stories: Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl, The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Alan Poe, and The Lottery by Shirley Jackson. She analyzed and discussed the themes, irony, climax, and character development in each.

9-2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring – We practiced using the Zero-Product Property and factoring to find the solutions of a quadratic equation. Then we calculated the vertex. Next we used the zeros of a quadratic equation and the vertex to sketch the graph. Next we reviewed how to write the factored form of a quadratic function from the graph.
9-3 Rewriting Radical Expressions – We learned about radicals, radical expressions, and perfect square factors.
Assignment: Complete the assigned problems for homework and the take home quiz.

Bella read and analyzed the short story The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell. Upon completion of the reading we discussed the following themes from the short story: The world is made up of two classes – the hunters and the huntees, Who cares how [a hunted animal] feels…[they only] understand one thing – fear of pain and fear of death, Instinct is no match for reason. The topics allowed Bella to think and argue her point with excellent facts for support. We then continued the novel Wonder.

Go over homework and graph several quadratic equations using factoring and vertex formula as well as tables.
9-2 Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring – We reviewed the Zero-Product Property and factoring to find the solutions of a quadratic equation. Then we used the zeros of a quadratic equation to sketch a graph. Next we reviewed how to write the factored form of a quadratic function from the graph.
Assignment: Complete the take home test on 9-1 Solving Quadratic Equations Using Graphs and Tables for homework.

Bella read and analyzed Roald Dahl's short story The Landlady. She analyzed and practiced reading strategies by predicting and inferring, as well as analyzing characterization and foreshadowing. She then began the short novel Wonder.

9-1 Solving Quadratic Equations Using Graphs and Tables – We reviewed how to use a graph to identify the x-intercepts as solutions of a quadratic equation. If the graph of the function has no x-intercepts then the equation has no real solutions. If the graph touches the x-axis but does not cross it then there is only one x-intercept and one real solution. Next we practiced finding the vertex of the parabola by putting the equation in the form ax2 + bx + c and calculating the x-coordinate by the formula –b/2a and
we found the y-coordinate by using the formula –b/2a. Next we plugged the x-coordinate of the vertex into the original quadratic equation to find the y-coordinate of the vertex. Bella did some practice problems to ensure that she is prepared to do her homework.
Assignment: Complete the assigned problems for homework.

Bella watched a movie and had to determine the theme, analyze the plot and its various phases, examine how literary elements affect plot progression, assist in character development, and convey meaning, including the motif, symbol, foreshadowing, echoing, flashback, opposition, metaphor, irony, foil, choice of language; and organize their thoughts. I stopped the movie at various points and she orally discussed the above points. She enjoyed the literary analysis of the movie.