Week 6

Hello Future Leaders,
I still haven't had this baby yet. I think it really wants to be the real treat for Halloween, we will see!

As for this week, thank you all for participating in reading out some of John Adams's words first hand. I hope it allowed you to hear and listen to the words that he once spoke of such high regard. The video was there to show you how he stood his ground and put his who support behind America and what he believed. He really went ALL IN! It is a personal opinion, however I think John Adams is one of the Founders of our country who did and does not get enough credit for what he did. If you are reading your book, John Adams: The Reluctant Patriot of the Revolution, you will know what I mean.

As a reminder this week (week 7) you are to have the book completed and be prepared for discussion. Mrs. Hellyer has asked that you all be prepared as Zachary has offered to lead the colloquium. These discussions are always better if you come prepared and have thoughts ready. If you have questions regarding a colloquium, be sure to check your binder. (I am sorry I did not write down what page it was in your binder.)

For your opinion papers this week the question to be answered in your opinion is:
Define the word Stubborn. Is it good to be stubborn?

Remember, we are not looking for what Webster Dictionary defines stubborn as, we want to know how you define it. You are welcome to use the dictionary and even the internet as reference, but let your voice be heard in your paper! And remember if you do add the Webster Dictionary definition to your paper you need to give credit where credit it due!

Thank you Eliana for the presentation on Lexington and Concord. Having each of you complete different presentation is a great way to help us all learn from a different angle and it keeps Mrs. Hellyer and myself from standing in front of you for hours lecturing. Insert Snore session now! :)

This week (week 7) I have the following students listed for presentations:

Ethan- Life as a Soldier in the Continental Army
Gabe- Hospitals and Doctors in the War

I hopefully will see you this week! If I do not, please remember to respectful to the Stand in Mentor and help carry on as normal Mrs. Hellyer. I know she has been working hard already to prepare a wonderful lecture for you this week.

REMEMBER we are at week 7, which means we are HALF way through with the classes for the first semester! Please PLEASE PLEASE make sure you are working on your Key of Liberty Requirements.

Thank you,
Teacher Amber