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Monday, June 23, 2014

Homework: June 23

Hello Everyone

Happy Final Week.

For homework:  Why is it important to make a  good first impression?  What are some ways you can make a good first impression?

Monday, June 16, 2014

Homework: June 16-June 20

Good morning everyone!

I hope you all had an amazing weekend!  Below is your homework for the week.  i

If you have any questions, please ask!

Folks at home:  This week we are focusing on what makes someone a good leader and the qualities we look for in a leader.  We are also discussing the importance of being a leader but also letting others take charge sometimes.  Please give your child examples from your life when you took on a leadership role.  


Homework:

Monday:  Current Event. 
Please select one current event (either a new cast, newspaper article, a headline from the internet, a viral video on Facebook, a Tweet going viral).  Use the event to answer the following questions
1.) Who wrote it
2.) The date
3.) Main idea (one sentence to explain what it is)
4.) Why did you pick it?


Tuesday: There are many political cartoons about Obama and the type of leader he is. 
Pick one political cartoon about a former President.  Use the political cartoon to answer the following questions.
1.) Which president is in the cartoon
2.) What does the cartoon say?
3.) What are the people doing in the cartoon?
4.) Does what they are saying match what you see them doing?
Extra: What does this cartoon mean?


Wednesday: George Washington warns us to stay neutral, to be sure we do not align ourselves with one country over another.  Watch the video and answer the following questions.
1.) Which former president is doing the interview?
2.) Why is asked to give an interview?
3.) What is his reasoning for being "against" invasion?
EXTRA: Do you agree or disagree with him, why?


Thursday: Explain the following quote
“The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government.” 


Friday:Name one time you were a good leader.  Name one time you could have been a better leader.  Explain the difference in the two experiences.

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Homework: June 12-13

Good morning folks!

You homework for Thursday and Friday are posted below.

If you have any questions please ask!



Homework

Thursday:  Who in your life do you consider to be a leader?  Why? Please write at least three sentence.

Friday:  Name one leader from the past you think did a good job.  Name one leader you think did a poor job.  Explain your reasoning.

Monday, June 9, 2014

Homework: June 9- June 11

Good morning everyone!!

Below is your homework for the week.

You can turn in homework either in the comment section below and turn in at the beginning of class.


Monday: Current Event.
Pick one current event from this past week.  Use it to answer the following questions:
1.) Title, Date and Author of the article.
2.) Summarize the article in two-three sentences
3.) How does this article affect your life?


Tuesday: What are the three main points of George Washington's Farewell Address?


Wednesday: What are three events of George Washington's life?  How do you think these events affected him as our first president?




Friday, June 6, 2014

Homework: June 6

Good morning,

I hope you are enjoyed your day off!  Reminder, Monday is a half day.

Homework:  
What type of pressure do you think George Washington was under as our first president?
Do you sometimes feel pressured?  Why?  

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Homework: June 4

Good morning!

Homework: please answer the following questions.
1.) What sparked the American Revolution?
2.) What were some of the effects of the American Revolution?
3.) What role did George Washington play in the beginning stages of America?

Monday, June 2, 2014

Homework: June 2 and June 3

Good morning everyone! 

I hope your week is off to a wonderful start!  Reminder:  There is a half day TUESDAY and no school THURSDAY.

How to submit homework:  In the comment section below OR turn in at the beginning of class

Homework:  This month we are reading George Washington's farewell address.  This is an open letter from our first president.

Monday:  Answer the following question.  Please use complete sentences.

George Washington fought against British rule because it was unfair.  What is something you have fought against because it was unfair?



Tuesday: Watch this George Washington Bio Video.  Write down 3 facts and make up 3 lies about George Washington.