Atticus showed good initiative in preparing some essay idea notes over the weekend . We completed the first paragraphs last week and today continued instruction on preparing and organizing a multi-paragraph essay . Using Atticus' notes, we discussed additional supporting textual examples for his middle paragraph and examined how to formally word these ideas. I then provided further instruction on the use of connecting words such as "for example, likewise and similarly " to assist Atticus in forming his sentences. Last, I addressed phrases to begin contrast sentences such as : unlike and subordinate clauses beginning with although and while. We are progressing well and should complete a good draft tomorrow.

This morning, we spent time solving equations with rational numbers. Atticus continues to struggle with this concept and needed help with numerous problems from this weekend's homework. We reviewed how to use inverse relationships and discussed how to solve equations with fractions and decimals before Atticus reworked the missed questions. For homework, similar problems were assigned for additional practice. Then, we continued the lesson on using patterns to write and solve equations that relate the independent and dependent variables.

Atticus read and discussed the ancient Egyptian rulers Hatshepsut, King Tut, and Ramses the Great. He explained the importance of Kent Weeks', an archaeologist, discoveries.

Today, we kept working on understanding a fundamental concept of sound: speed = distance / time. We practiced some equations. We created a table showing distance and time using the equation.

Atticus struggled with last night's homework on solving equations by multiplying by the reciprocal. We completed his homework together before Atticus solved problems independently and showed a better understanding of this concept. Then, we began the next lesson on using patterns to write and solve equations which we will continue on Monday. For homework, Atticus was assigned the unit test review questions on writing and solving equations with rational numbers.

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Atticus read an article about King Tut. We discussed how nothing much was known about him until his tomb was discovered in 1922. We delved into the importance of this significant find to ancient studies. he took notes in his interactive notebook.

Atticus researched how our bodies receive information through sound. He used one print and one digital source. He recorded his findings in his science notebook. I introduced the formula for speed. He practiced writing the equation for the speed of sound and performing a calculation for speed. He created a table showing distance and time using the equation.

Atticus worked on his art show submission. He added highlights to the fish using white and light blue. We worked on blending out the highlights. Once dried, he added chrome watercolors to the top to resemble scales of a fish.

Today our scholar will be tasked with developing 20 different ways to work out with a pool noodle.

This came with stretches, agility exercises, situps, burpees, squats, reactive exercises, communication devices, jump rope, and jumps, Noodle battle was the most fun. I added bicep curls, front kicks and roundhouse kicks and spear throwing.

Finish with a game of Badminton-