We concluded our discussion of tribal governments today, which we had begun yesterday. To help Jack connect to recently acquired information, I asked him to read a passage entitled, "The Mound Builders and the Seminole," from ReadWorks. It discussed how some groups of Native Americans have descended from the Mound, who got their name because they built towns using heaps of dirt formed into flat-shaped mounds atop of which they placed buildings. We learned that members of the Seminole Nation are an example of a surviving Native American nation of Mound builders. Jack learned that they live in present-day Florida and Oklahoma, and I pointed out how many nearby communities have the word Seminole in their name in efforts to facilitate an even greater connection to the lands on which we live here in Florida. Jack then was prompted to answer 6 multiple-choice questions about the article. His responses indicated good comprehension of the material.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
15
Lesson Comments
I taught Jack for just 15 minutes today. He arrived late and I was asked to sub for Ben for science, from 8:13 -8:58 - but just stayed with him for 30 minutes, from 8:13 -8:43
Jack worked on some different jumping games today. We started out with basic jumps and we progressed to harder and more difficult jumps. By the end of the period Jack was able to jump off one leg with little difficulty.
We initially attempted to do work before Jack began his 1:00PM therapy session with Jonathan, but Jack was having difficulty regulating his behavior and required repeated prompts to follow directives and make appropriate choices. We went outside for a few minutes prior to the session in efforts to help him regain more self-control. We will compare tribal and state governments when we reconvene tomorrow.
Topic 12, Lesson 2: Fractions and Regions. Mathematics: Jack will use a fraction to represent multiple copies of a unit fraction. Jack will listen to how non-unit fractions are pronounced to connect they are multiple copies of a unit fraction.For example, “two-thirds” is “two copies of one-third.” Jack will have recess towards the end of our session.
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Jack was struggling today with behavior during Math class. He said he did not have his medicine this morning. He screamed in my ear and was standing on the arm of his chair. There were other behaviors that were unsafe as well. He did not accept redirection. Jack did not stay in the classroom, use safe behaviors or complete his classwork. Unfortunately, at recess, he made several unsafe choices. Jack was threatening me with the hose, with mud in his hand, and (both Ms. Christy and myself) with the bicycle pump needle. Ms. Christy assisted. I needed Dr. Jordy's assistance. I apologize for the confusing text and call! I was very concerned about the others safety! Jack then joined the other students in a race/ tag. He played well with them.
We played some rhythms on the drum set, and then we talked about the dynamic of a band, and how different instrumentalists work together by playing their different parts to create music. We watched a few performances by orchestras, middle school bands, drum lines, and percussion ensembles.
Topic 12: Understand Fractions as Numbers. Lesson 1: Partition Regions into Equal Parts. Objectives: Understand how to read and write unit fractions for equal-sized parts of a region.
Jack will read, write, and use unequal, equal, 1 __ 2 , 1 __ 3 , 1 __ 4 , 1 __ 6 , and 1 __ 8 to describe shapes. Jack completed (and did well with) the Topic 12: "Review What You Know" as an introduction to fractions.
Assignment
n/a
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Jack was distracted and off task. We spent the first part of the session outside, as Jack needed some physical activity and fresh air. He insisted on writing an Ice Hockey Presentation (for his brother) on his ipad during our math lesson. He began working and completed the assignment when I mentioned his behavior sheet (which I did not see in the classroom.)
