Unit 7- Introductions,Conclusions/ Qualifying arguments
Lesson Outline
During the first segment of the session, JP completed an AP review exercise on Unit 7. I provided assistance where JP raised questions. I then distributed a practice argumentative essay prompt . After we discussed the thesis of the prompt, I provided suggestions on how to draft a brief outline before writing. Once JP decided on the position he wished to argue, we reviewed how to formulate an essay thesis that does more than restate the prompt. I further reviewed how JP could add structure to his essay by defining certain terms from the prompt that are subject to interpretation , such as respect or how one can convey respect. JP will write the essay for homework due on Monday.
We worked on learning basic fretting and strumming technique. We learned the G, Cadd9, D, and Em chords, and worked on strumming and switching between chords while keeping a steady rhythm.
Today we graded JPaul's quiz. He got an 81% on it. The mistakes he made were mostly due to incorrectly expanding the logarithms. We made the corrections and he understood his mistakes. Then we looked at the curriculum ahead. We have several options on what content we choose to study the rest of the year. We discussed that JPaul wants to focus on business so it's likely he will be taking a business calculus course. So we decided to leave functions and focus on trig and the beginning of calculus for the remainder of the course.
Discuss coal as a fuel, its abundance and "dirtiness." Elicit advantages to coal use and disadvantages. Examine the 3 different types of coal, and how they differ. Discuss how ash from coal is stored in ash pits, which mix with water and the ash becomes toxix to the environment
Today he completed a reading and comprehension activity on pages 63 and 64 of the book. This lecture was for him to practice the preterite tense, present tense, and imperative. He did well today.
Today we are celebrating black history month at school. I showed him a video of Celia Cruz, the queen of salsa, and we talked about her career here in the States. After, he started to write an essay about the video.
