Week 13: 5/10/18

Last blog post! I know most of you are super busy with the play this week, so I'll keep it short and sweet...

This is your LAST WEEK to pass off award requirements! Please get as many completed as possible! (Refer to the list in your book--complete Constitution quizzes, read George Washington's Farewell Address & define vocabulary, memorize the Preamble, complete the Constitution journal, catch up on opinion papers, memorize scriptures, watch movies.) We will check things off during class on Thursday.

PRESENTATIONS: This week we will be pleased to hear from Athen on Harriet Tubman and Lilli on Paul Revere. Remember: No reading your paper to the class! Just tell us, in your own words, what makes the person you researched a hero.

OPINION PAPER #12: What would life be like without the Constitution? You should have plenty to say on this topic, and I expect FULL page papers from you, not half pages with huge titles! Your title should be no larger than size 14 font. This is also the 12th paper, so if you've already written ten, you're off the hook!

DEVOTIONAL: Lilli

Have a wonderful week!

-Mrs. Hellyer

Week 12: 5/3/18

Sorry this is later than usual...I've been sick all weekend. :( I wanted to quickly say that you all have done really well on your debates, especially for first timers! I know how difficult it can be to argue a side you don't agree with, but setting your personal biases aside and debating the facts helps you to try to understand and really listen to people's opinions and the logic behind them. Use these skills anytime you have to share your opinion about something important: you will be much more persuasive and credible!

 

Since we learned about the 18th Amendment last week, here's a short video about prohibition that you might find helpful for writing your paper. Enjoy!

 

 

HOMEWORK:

 

Devotional: Gwen

 

Presentations: We will have the pleasure of hearing from Elsa on Abraham Lincoln and from Sariah on her dad. Reminder: please give a brief overview of why this person is a hero. Also, visual aids are highly encouraged!

 

Opinion Paper #11: Is it an unalienable right to intoxicate oneself? Does the government have the power to take away our unalienable rights? Explain. Be sure to answer BOTH questions in your paper!

 

Award Requirements: Work on George Washington's Farewell Address. For this requirement, you need to read the entire address, and write the definitions for all the words marked with an asterisk (there are 46 total). If you've already done that, finish your Constitution Journal, complete your Constitution quizzes, or memorize some scriptures and references.

 

That's all, folks! See you Thursday! -Mrs. Hellyer