Day 116 - Character Study

We recently finished reading our group book (Surviving the Applewhites) and are working on a concluding project. Initially Ben wanted to draw a 'before and after' picture of two characters that changed significantly in the book. It seemed like a good idea - but I have nothing to offer in the mechanics of drawing and Ben was having a difficult time getting going. I decided to take the comparison and make it a written character study. Yesterday Ben mades some notes on the Physical and Emotional changes the characters had undegone. We discussed it a little more this morning and then I had him write the draft for one of the characters. He had a very difficult time translating the ideas into a narrative. Once he is frustrated it is difficult to move ahead. I am not filled with strategies to help.

Today:

• Started Draft of Applewhite character study. Very difficult for Ben.
• Continued with Vocabulary.
• Math Chapter 7-3
• Finished Australia Powerpoint Draft
• Made a poster of flute finger positions.
• Flash tutorial - worked on making a ball bounce.