Moving Right Along (Third Week)

Let us review what we have accomplished this week:
You took the Native American Quiz and now we are moving on to the Colonial Americans.
We are moving along with the SAT words -- A, B, C are done and after the D words there will be a quiz so make sure you are reviewing your definitions and have your sentences completed.
Don't forget to work on reading your Summer Reading books and complete your Family Tree project. These are worth a lot of points -- 60 points!

It is incredible to think and realize that it has been 10 years since 9/11 took place and most of you were just in Kindergarten or 1st grade. I want you to watch the following video. You may have to pause it at times because it does go pretty quickly, but there are connections to what we have started discussing as far as religion and what the Puritans were doing when they first came.

Be prepared to discuss the video and what you believe.

**Assignment**
In honor of September 11 I want you to either write a poem of at least 20 lines (does not have to rhyme or follow a certain pattern) or a one page reflection using one of the following topics:
1. What are your memories of that day?
2. There are many children who were born after September 11th. How would you explain September 11th to them?
3. Did you or your family know anyone who died that day? How did you react or feel?
(If it makes it easier you can base your poem or writing off of a picture or documentary that you have seen about September 11.)

Be prepared to share your writing with the class on Monday (Period 1,3,5) or Tuesday (Period 2,4,6).

Important dates coming up:
Open House -- Tuesday, September 13
Picture Day -- September 14 and 15