Discussed the weather and molecules. Finished the 5 Sätze of das Wochenende. Wrote them out and discussed them.
Joshua chose a composer to work on Joseph Hayden "Die Erschöpfung" so we discussed that a bit.
We discussed the similar themes and imagery of "Death of A Salesman " and "Of Mice and Men." After noting the overlapping allusions to America as a discovered but corrupted Eden, we explored the difference between the causes of the disillusionment in each work. We discussed how Steinbeck as a Naturalist critiques the American class and economic system while Miller focuses on cultural values such as loyalty , love , and camaraderie that have evaporated as values in the American way of life. In this regard , we noted how Linda still values these principles and respects and loves Willy Loman for his clinging to an ideal that now longer exists. Willy Loman has simply become obsolete -out of style. Last, we reviewed Joshua's study guide answers on these topics and added textual support and comments based on class discussion.
Joshua and I started class by going through the test prep problems I assigned him for homework. He did fairly well on them. We reviewed the problems he had questions with. Then, we worked on a practice Free Response Question. It pulled concepts from earlier this year, so it was a good review and challenge for us. We also reviewed properties of logarithms, how to evaluate them, graphing characteristics, and solving exponential and logarithmic equations. Joshua is going to complete a take home test this weekend.
Today we reviewed last night's homework on Semi-Log Plots. I was happy with how Josh did on the assignment. It wasn't easy but he seemed to pick up on it well. I always tell Joshua to never spend more than 45 minutes on his homework. He only completed 2/3 of the assignment but wrote "worked 45 minutes and stopped".
Next, he asked me some questions about his SAT test the other day. He ran into some problems with equations of a circle. I showed him on the white board the general equation of a circle centered around (h,k) with radius r. I don't think he's ever learned how to do those problems, so it was a good tutorial for him.
Review test answers. Introduce the findings of J.Charles to the relationship between the temperature of a gas and the volume occupied. State Charles' law showing that it is an inverse relationship. Show that for each degree increase in temperature from 0 C, the volume increases by 1/273. Solve some specific Charles' law problems
We explored how a dramatist compacts his theme and dialogue through metaphor and symbolism. In this context, we further identified how Willy's values differ from Linda's. We analyzed the dialogue to discern how Linda's love and respect for her husband derives from his humanity, and therefore as Linda insists," Attention must be paid." By contrast,Joshua discussed how Willy is obsessed with the material aspects of the American dream- his car, and refrigerator-both of which have become worn out and disposable ,just as Willy has. In this regard, Joshua further commented on Willy's famous line that you"can't eat the orange and throw the peel away" as an observation on American life and culture. Last, we examined the significance of Willy's and Biff's reignited belief in their illusions becoming real as Willy notes," A star like that can never really fade away," again an ironic comment on the availability of the American Dream.
We explored the play's dramatization of the betrayal of the American Dream by studying the symbolism or metaphorical significance of the imagined appearance of Willy's successful brother ,Ben. Joshua did well in recognizing Ben's travels to the " jungle" represent an America where the law of the jungle prevails, every man for himself. Based on the scene where Ben wrestles Biff, we discussed how Ben "wins" by proudly cheating. We then explored how ,contrary to Willy's idealistic view of American success, success in the modern business world is only achieved by eschewing fair play. Last, we studied how despite Willy's protestations that he only plays"fair" , Willy too cheats and is quite a hypocrite. He cheats on his wife,Linda, and encourages his children to audaciously steal .
Completion of the second half of the chemistry exam. After completion, explanation showing how to solve for the determination of water of hydration. Introduction to gas laws, beginning with Boyle's law. Examine the relationship between pressure and volume of a gas and create a graph
Today Joshua and I started out by going through the AP Classroom FRQ he had for homework last night. He got 4 out of the 6 points for it. He did a good job, but made an error on rounding and notation (which is an error he doesn't usually make). Next, we took notes in 2.15 on Semi-log plots. We learned that this is a different way to represent data in a way that we are used to. We recognized when we do this that the information looks linear. We used our calculator to create a linear regression model. Then we used it to predict future values.
