Hello folks,
There has been much going on in the world of humanities since the last update. Students have moved on from the historical examination of the American Revolution and are now shifting their focus to the role of media in revolutions throughout history. We have been using current events, especially those having to do with the theme of revolution, to practice some reading comprehension strategies and are looking at how the newspaper 'revolutionized' (pun obviously intended) the American Revolution. Students have been using primary sources to examine bias in how history is reported. We recently took a look at two famous lithographs of the Boston Massacre as well as two textual accounts of this event and discussed the similarities and differences as we sought to discover the "truth" about this pivotal moment on the road to the Revolution. As we wrap up this skill work, students will be charged with the task of choosing one revolution to report upon and to discuss the role that the media played in that revolution. This project will culminate in either a video or newspaper product that will be shared with the team. Stay tuned.
A reminder that this is the last week of the first quarter and we will spend some time making sure students are up to date with all class expectations. Please make sure you and your child review the spelling progress chart (there is a spot for parent initials).
Tuesday - Revolutionary News packet due
Wednesday - Spelling quiz on lessons 7-8
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