Today, we focused on applying our recent lessons on ratios to using tables and graphs to show equivalent ratios on graphs. Atticus completed equivalent ratio tables and then used the coordinate pairs to graph the values on a coordinate plane. Atticus took the lesson's quick quiz, scoring 90%. For homework, he was assigned the mid-chapter check on understanding ratios, generating equivalent ratios, comparing ratios, and graphing ratios.
Viewing the novel as a fable, we studied two passages to infer a theme or a moral . We first examined how the Commandant of Auschwitz has generously assisted the impoverished house maid and the maid's mother who needed hospital care. We discussed the duality of evil or as Atticus described it, the mask that hides evil. We then studied the passage wherein Maria insists that there is nothing that can be done to rectify the cruelty and brutality of the Nazi regime . From this passage we explored the moral obligation of society and individuals to take affirmative steps of resistance in perilous situations. I further assisted Atticus in techniques to improve reading comprehension in order to provide more detailed responses to study guide questions.
Atticus took his Social Studies Test and made a 90%. He began a new unit of study on the Ancient Israelites. He drew a portrait of the warrior Goliath.
Atticus began class with a jump rope warmup. His goal was to complete 50 consecutive jumps. After multiple attempts (47 and 37) Atticus surpassed his goal by successfully completing 54 jumps. Next, he participated in a soccer passing game, focusing on passing to a designated target with accuracy and consistency.
This morning, Atticus completed the unit's readiness review quiz, scoring 84%. Then, our lesson looked at how to solve ratio problems by using tables and graphs to show equivalent ratios. Atticus and I looked at real-world examples of how equivalent ratio tables are used to plot pairs of values on coordinate planes. We will continue and complete this lesson tomorrow. For homework, Atticus was assigned questions from a cumulative review that he has been working on.
We reviewed Atticus' study guide homework and elaborated on the role of point of view and setting. Additionally, we reviewed character by exploring the relationship between Bruno and his father, an outwardly kind man who in reality is the Commandant at Auschwitz. Atticus raises many interesting questions about this era in history including how and why people could commit such atrocities. In this regard, we studied a passage from the novel where the Commandant explains to his son ,Bruno, that the Jewish prisoners are not really people at all. We discussed this rationalization of the Holocaust and the role of intimidation as evidenced in the character of the housemaid, Maria, who despises the Nazi soldiers but fears retribution and feigns humility in their presence.
