Last week we talked about all the hardships faced by George Washington and the Continental Army during the winter of 1777-'78 at Valley Forge. I think the simulation also helped us to gain a better understanding of the challenges the Continental Congress faced as well, as they tried to meet the needs of the army and manage the war. Here is a great video about the winter encampment at valley forge that tells the story much better than I did...
ASSIGNMENTS:
Opinion Paper - Write a letter home as if you were someone who lived in the colonial period. Remember to be creative with this one! You can be anyone (a soldier, a slave, John Adams, a wife working in an army hospital, a delegate in the Congress, a prisoner of war, a spy--there are so many choices!) and I can't wait to read what you've come up with!
Parent Night Presentation - Please come up with some ideas to share for your skit. We'll take some time in class to work on this, so come prepared!
Presentations - We will be pleased to hear from Elsa and Gwen this week.
Reading - One week left to finish Being George Washington! Please be ready to discuss it next week, December 14th. I would like Sariah to lead the discussion, but everyone should come prepared with questions or comments or quotes to share. Our next book is Freedom Factor, which we will discuss on the first day of second semester.
Award Requirements - Some of you tried to pass off some of the Declaration of Independence last week--and came so close! Keep working hard on your memorization, and don't forget to do your Declaration journal so you can go on the field trip at the end of the semester!
Have a lovely remainder of the week! And remember to send me a reply email when you've read the blog! -Mrs. Hellyer
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