The plan was to do a few problems on factoring and solving polynomial expressions and equations. I was then going to guide Sam through polynomial long division and synthetic division. This would act as an introduction to both the remainder and the factor theorems and allow him to factor polynomials more easily. Unfortunately, Sam was not present for either in-person or virtual instruction. There was no assignment.
Assignment
See lesson outline.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
0
Lesson Comments
Since Sam was absent, I will present the lesson when I instruct him again.
I.Definition of Theme in Literature
II. Some possible themes of Of Mice and Men
III. Character Analysis Chart
IV. Supplying evidence from text in writing
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
0
Lesson Comments
Lesson would have been to define and discuss some possible themes in Of Mice and Men, chart evidence of same, and compose a paragraph supplying relevant details from the text as support. Unfortunately, Sam wasn't feeling well and was ABSENT.
I. Define characterization, complicating incident. climax, falling action, and resolution in fiction
II. Identify same in Of Mice and Men
Assignment
Read Chapter 2 of Of Mice and Men
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
0
Lesson Comments
Lesson would have consisted of defining the elements of the plot triangle and applying them to the novel Of Mice and Men. Sam had a take home quiz due today. Sam was ABSENT.
Sam and I worked on problems using techniques of factoring such as factoring by grouping and use of quadratic forms for higher level polynomials. We also solved equations from fully factored polynomials. Several of the factored forms only became fully factored after further use of basic techniques were applied. There was no assignment.
Assignment
See lesson outline.
Session Minutes
90
Minutes Student Attended
65
Lesson Comments
Sam showed up late today and ended the class early.
