Types of Governments: Democracies, Autocracy, Theocracy etc. Review of Quiz Results.
Lesson Outline
Types/Forms of Governments: Democracies, Autocracy, Theocracy etc. Review of Quiz Results. Autocracy: Authoritarian government where Citizens not involved in making laws. Dictatorship is one form of an Autocracy. Oligarchy: Small group of wealthy and powerful autocrats.(Russian government). Theocracy: Government which is based
upon a single "state religion". Monarchy: Single ruler like a king or queen, usually autocratic. Roman Empire had Emperors (monarchs) with representative government (Senate etc)
Assignment
Re-read pp.30-35
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
During today's session, PJ was well focused and clearly understood the specific descriptions of numerous types of governments. He has a special affinity for watching numerous "animated videos" of important historical events which has given him background knowledge and a perspective on various topics which I discuss in class.
Grammar Spelling Wordly Wise Reading Composition Literature
Lesson Outline
Pj reviewed and explained his answers to questions from his "To Kill a Mockingbird," assignment. He copied down questions from Chapter 12-14 of, "To Kill a Mockingbird," They are due Friday, Sept.5th. He read and discussed his new Spelling and Wordly Wise words and their meanings. He completed several activities using his Spelling and Wordly Wise words in context.
Chapter 2 Solving One-Step Equations and Inequalities
Lesson Outline
2-3 Simplifying Variable Expressions – We created algebraic expressions to solve word problems. Then we identified like terms and combine them. Next we tried to simplify an expression where we had to perform the distributive property as a first step.
Assignment: Complete word problems assigned for homework.
I offered PJ two choices of art projects today. One choice was to design his own Heraldic Achievement: Coat of Arms (images within the shield), the Crest and Helm, Supporters, and Motto. I provided a template and images for viewing and reference with animal meanings and color psychology. This project covers iconography or symbolism, design, balance and symmetry, and color.
The other choice was to create some illustrations for his cooking notebook. I provided a wonderful cookbook illustrated by a well-known contemporary artist Javier Mariscal for PJ to look at for inspiration.
PJ opted to continue working on his current project showing contrast with complementary colors, pattern, repetition, and motion with line. He was focused and worked hard. I am proud of the work PJ did this week! I told him we would hang his design on our art room Brag Wall when he was finished.
I asked PJ if he was interested in one-point and two-point perspective. He said he might be, so I will have some visual activities for him to create a room and a city street, if that interests him.
Assignment
I asked PJ to think about projects that interest him.
Substitute for student's Creative Writing Class. Student took Civics Quiz which was missed earlier in the day due to absence/late arrival.
Lesson Outline
Substitute for student's Creative Writing Class. Student took Civics Quiz which was missed earlier in the day due to absence/late arrival.
Assignment
None
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
As a substitute for PJ's Creative Writing class today, I gave PJ his Civics Quiz which was missed earlier in the day (he arrived late). PJ worked productively and diligently on this Quiz for over half the class period.
