10/23 Class Update

Yesterday was so fun! 

Each week you all share more of your own unique genius, and we LOVE to see it!

In class, we discussed John Adams: The Reluctant Patriot. There were so many important lessons of character, courage, fortitude, perseverance....the list could go on forever. It is a great book, and he was a great example of a true patriot.

We also had a verbal quiz about much of the history we learned about in the book. You all did VERY WELL! I am really impressed at how much you are getting out of your reading.

We discussed I-594, and the ominous implications if such an initiative is approved.

We discussed how to study the Declaration of Independence, a paragraph at a time, to better understand each principle found therein, and their meanings.

We also passed out ribbons for those that have achieved more of their requirements for first semester. 

TO GO ON THE FIELD TRIP IN JANUARY, ALL THE REQUIREMENTS SHOULD BE COMPLETED!

Just a reminder, especially for those parents who may not have perused the binder to see what the requirements** are, they are listed below:

1)    Read The Mayflower Compact
2)    Watch one of these videos:  John Paul Jones, Johnny Tremain, 1776, or April Morning
3)    Read Red Scarf Girl, The Landing of the Pilgrims, John Adams: The Reluctant Patriot, and                Being George Washington
4)    Memorize and recite the Declaration of Independence (excluding the 27 injuries)
5)    Give a class presentation on a colony
6)    Fulfill the requirements for the U.S. Heritage Award (see binder)
7)    Complete 6 of the writing assignments (opinion papers)
8)    Memorize the 10 Commandments
9)    Memorize and be able to place the 13 colonies on a map

**A few of these requirements we have done in class (if you were there on the particular day).

Remember, the requirements can be passed off with your parents, as well as teachers.


NOW - on to assignments for this week.  :)   Get excited!

1)    Start or continue reading Being George Washington by Glenn Beck
2)    Write and bring your opinion paper on the topic, "What made Washington a great man? How can         you become more like him?"
3)    For the first 4 paragraphs of the Declaration: analyze, state in your own words, define unknown          words, and identify principles discussed - use the document study templates in your binders
4)    Try to MEMORIZE those first 4 paragraphs of the Declaration.  You can pass them off next                week in class!
5)    PRESENTATION next week:  MARY on Connecticut. You'll be awesome Mary!

Also, next week we have a special appearance from Bob O'Neal. He is with the Sons of the American Revolution, and has an awesome  presentation to share with us about the Revolutionary War period. So, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE be on time!

All right. Get to it. You have a lot to do this week, but remember, your wisdom and freedom are worth every effort.

Have a great week!

-Teacher Kelly