First Week - Recap and Assignments

Hey Everyone!

We had an amazing first day. We had a great discussion about the book we finished reading. For those that are still working on it, please finish. You will not be disappointed. It gives awesome insight into the freedoms we take for granted everyday in our nation.

You all are so intelligent, excited, eager, and great contributors to our class. What a treat to teach and learn together! Teacher Betty and I feel so lucky to get to have class with you every week. FYI...


Assignments for this week:

1 - Start reading "The Landing of the Pilgrims"

2 - Write an opinion paper on the following:  "What is your Responsibility to America and to Freedom?" Please bring a copy to give to me next class. Typed or written is great. If double-spaced even better so I can comment on your great ideas! Length doesn't matter. Your original musings do.

3 - Start researching the colony on which you chose to present. The list of colonies assigned is as follows:

     9/18 -   Teacher Betty - South Carolina     
     9/25 -   Benjamin - Virginia
     10/2 -   David - North Carolina
     10/9 -   Kaleigh - New York and New Jersey
     10/16 - Hannah - New Hampshire
     10/23 - Aspen - Massachusetts
     10/30 - Mary - Connecticut
     11/6 -   Archie - Delaware and Pennsylvania
     11/13 - Matthew - Rhode Island
     11/20 - Kenny - Georgia
     12/4 -   Adam - Maryland
     

Kaleigh and Archie both have two colonies assigned. If any colony assignments look wrong, please email me asap at walkjkh@hotmail.com, or you can feel free to call me as well. Teacher Betty will present first next class and give an example of how to prepare and what you might include. Remember, about 10-15 minutes is a great time frame for which to shoot. Also, don't be afraid to include food in your presentation. Because we love it.   ;)

Keep up the amazing studying, thinking, and writing. Call or email with any questions. Have a great week!