Jaydn began the session by reviewing and applying the SAT words being studied. She then was given a writing prompt where she discussed the topic and then responded in writing by stating the prompt and clearly writing her support of the statement. She began discussing viable support for the statement and valid examples for support where she can elaborate on the topic. Jaydn then read, analyzed, and discussed the next chapter of Where the Crawdads Sing.

Jaydn continued reading, analyzing, and discussing where the Crawdads Sing. We discussed the setting effect on the character development. I then had Jaydn review SAT vocabulary and take a quiz on the words.

Jaydn was given a quote by Robert M. Hutchins to respond to in writing with a clear thesis and written response:
It is not so important to be serious as it is to be serious about important things. Robert M. Hutchins, testimony before a House Committee. Jaydn was asked to state her opinion on
how Hutchins measures seriousness? Write a thesis statement that responds to his claim. Then write a firm, clear full statement of your views. Support your position with a fact and an example.

Reviewed SAT vocabulary. Continued reading and analyzing Where the Crawdads Sing. We discussed how the setting creates the tone and atmosphere for the novel and character development. Jaydn found specific diction that builds the setting, character traits, and tone.

I introduced the new novel Where the Crawdads Sing to Jaydn. We discussed the author's background and the novel's setting and protagonists. I posed questions and had Jaydn make predictions. She then read, discussed, and analyzed the first two chapters.

Lesson related to numbers 1-100 and Money Signs. Identify the signs for coins, dollars, and total amount.

Lesson related to numbers 1-100 and Money Signs. Identify the signs for coins, dollars, and total amount.

Today we looked at life in China & Japan between World Wars I & II. The interwar period was a tumultuous time for both Japan and China. As nationalist and militaristic factions slowly gained power in the increasingly modernized Japan, Japanese leaders looked to the Asian continent for territorial acquisition and military glory. Simultaneously, China was incredibly vulnerable, as nearly a century of Western intervention had weakened the Chinese government, and the ensuing civil war between China's nationalists and communists only worsened China's predicament. This made the country susceptible to Japanese aggression, which the West could not afford to do much about during the Great Depression. It would take defeat in WWII to both stop Japanese aggression in China and open up possibilities for the growing Chinese Communist Party.

Review the signs, then work on an activity related to receptive skills for the student to work on by watching the teacher signing and the student has the opportunity to respond through typed English for comprehension. This activity will be resumed tomorrow to work on the numbers.

Benito Mussolini was the founder of fascism and the leader of Italy from 1922 to 1943. An advocate of socialism in his younger years, Mussolini was inspired by nationalist ideas during World War I. Using his charm and personality, he inspired a violent takeover of the Italian government beginning in 1919 and culminating in the March on Rome in 1922. After the March on Rome, King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy asked Mussolini to form a government. Initially feigning democratic leadership, by 1925, Mussolini declared himself dictator and established the first fascist state. As a member of the Axis powers in WWII, Mussolini sought to control much of Africa and the Mediterranean. By 1943, the allies closed in on Italy, and Mussolini was overthrown and imprisoned by his own party. Later that year, he was rescued by German forces and installed as a governor over German-occupied Northern Italy. In 1945, while fleeing to Switzerland, Mussolini was captured and executed. Mussolini's particularly brutal fascism has inspired strongmen throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, including Adolf Hitler.