Jaydn discussed the theme of alienation that was introduced in the first two chapters of A Thousand Splendid Suns. She reviewed what was read and discussed her interpretation of the characters, setting, and mood. Before reading, I told her I wanted her to make three predictions that might happen based on details from the chapter being read. She then continued reading and we discussed the predictions. We concluded by reviewing SAT vocabulary.
Jaydn was introduced to a new novel today: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini, a historical fiction novel. After reading the first chapter, we discussed the setting of Afghanistan in the 21st century, the culture of the people, and the woman's role in the Afghan society. We discussed the themes of the novel: Control, Friendship, and Survival under Dire Circumstances. Jaydn discussed where she saw those themes in the first chapter and what they might come to mean. We reviewed her SAT vocabulary before closing the session.
Fingerspelling Exercises: A-Z, family members' names, colors... Taught and reviewed family and number signs (1-30).
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Jaydn has turned in her assignment today- Deaf Celebrity paper, however, she did not turn in the video assignment for me to assess her signing skills, which is needed for me to know her signing progress thus far.
Review of special angle pairs. Using the triangle angle and exterior angle theorems
Lesson Outline
I reviewed with Jaydn concerning special angle pairs including corresponding, vertical, alternate interior, and same side interior angle pairs. She was able to use the information to predict which angles would be congruent and which would be supplemental. There was no assignment.
Assignment
See Lesson Outline.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
Jaydn was very focused today and was able to answer many questions concerning angle pairs. It would be helpful for her to develop her self esteem and believe in herself more.
Jaydn took a written assessment on the memoire A Glass Castle. She wrote an essay on the following topic: Jeannette describes the squalor she and her family lived in: hunger, poverty, garbage, lack of basic necessities. Conversely, she describes the rich intellectual world her parents imparted: discussions of geology, math, literature, art. Discuss what you believe is more important to a child’s development: comfortable living conditions or an enriching intellectual environment?
Jaydn used examples from the novel to support her points made in the essay.
