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We discussed strategies for learning vocabulary. The student would like to focus on using flashcards and learning from her reading. We discussed the writing portions of the test, with an emphasis on the issue task. We created a study plan for how to prepare for the writing test. Assignment: 1)Work on word list 1 in prep text 2)Begin diagnostic GRE test in prep book 3)Begin reading list

I met today with the student at the bookstore and spent most of the time going over analogies with him, using the test prep book as a practice tool.  We also did a few math problems, the more difficult ones.  He will be taking the assessment test tomorrow morning and he seems more confident and prepared than he was earlier in the week.  We also went over test-taking strategies, such as eliminating obviously wrong answers and guessing when the choices have been narrowed down to two possibilities, as well as omitting when the choices cannot be narrowed down to two.  

We worked on history, focusing on the French Revolution. He had to compare the French Revolution to the American Revolution. He also had to describe several of the  historical figures and their roles in the French Revolution. We also discussed a plan for the upcoming weeks.

Started with a brief review of consonant blends from the previous week. The student had clearly been practicing. He quickly recalled and read through words that had these consonant blends. We read two books together, and he made a better effort this week at sounding out and trying to decode words. We moved on to creating words featuring short and long "a"'s. I left some flash cards with his parents to practice with him throughout the week. Lastly, we read through a bit lengthier book together. Next week, we'll work on short and long "e"'s.

We reviewed transition words such as first, second, and last. The student was able to correctly insert transition words into a short story to make it flow better. She also wrote her own short story and instructions ("How to make a peanut butter sandwich") with transition words. We also went over some grammar (is/are and was/were).

The student and I went over her math. She took a quiz in her math class and got 10/10. I hope that this is showing that she is gaining confidence in her mathematics skills. She seems to have a strong grasp and just needs a little bit of help every once in a while. We also went over writing but I hope to cover that more thoroughly on Sunday.