Nicky and I completely read through Chapter 5, lesson 2, before moving on to interactive whiteboard learning about the constitution - relating aspects of the federalism/anti-federalism debate to modern politics.

Today we worked on possessive adjectives. He completed a crossword puzzle and one activity from studyspanish.com.

I. The student will define mood and tone and analyze both in Of Mice and Men
II. Foreign expressions will be learned to increase vocabulary.

I. The student will learn to use frequently confused words correctly.
II. The student will learn to identify and write thesis statements.

Lesson 3: Particles in Motion – Worked on his Lesson 3 packet, Particles in Motion.

Review surface area of prisms, pyramids, cones, spheres and test. Nicky and I went over his test from yesterday on area. He got 82% as his final grade. I am really proud of him for trying harder and using his resources. Today he tested on surface area. I reminded him to use his notes and his reference sheet before answering questions.

I.The student will identify the incidents of the rising action and the motivations of characters
II. The student will identify the themes of the weak vs. the strong, discrimination, loneliness and The American Dream in Of Mice and Men via guided reading and discussion

I. Via guided reading, the student will identify and analyze complicating incidents and characters in Of Mice and Men. Nicky really seems to be understanding and enjoying Of Mice and Men, his first true classic novel.

We discussed the supply chain mechanics and how products get from producers to consumers. We looked at logistical challenges and related real life examples.

Review area of parallelograms, triangles, trapezoids, and circles. Test on area.
Nicky tested on the area but did not do well on area of a trapezoid. He had his reference sheet but did not do well. He got each one of the questions wrong. I will review the area of trapezoids with him once more and let him redo those questions.