Assignments for October 12th, 2026
American History
Students some time going over last week’s quiz and then to the test on Chapters 1-3. We talked about Chapter 4 and went over the Chapter Review.
For next week, read Chapter 5, and we will talk about the significance of it and go through the Chapter Review.
Watch this video about Thomas Paine and Common Sense.
U.S. Government
We went over the quiz from last week and added the three new things they had to know on the Short Answer section. We talked about Gouveneur Morris’s life and accomplishments, and then took a quiz on Chapters 3 and 4. This was on particularly Chapter 3 and not on the different amendments. We also went over the amendments and the Constitution articles you need to know for next week’s quiz.
For next week, study for next week’s quiz one the articles of the Constitution and amendments 1, 2, 5, 13, 15, 18, 19, 21, and 26. Know also the tern of a President (4 yrs.) and a Supreme Court justice. (life) There will also be some True/False and Multiple Choice.
Watch this video about our Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Quick Looks at Great Books
Today, we went over last week’s quiz, answered questions in the study guide, and watched the BBC video of A Tale of Two Cities. We then took the quiz on the first six chapters. We will finish answering the questions on today’s reading and take the quiz next week. (We will watch more of the video as well.)
For next week, read Chapters 10 through 19 and answer the questions in your study guide for those chapters. We will catch up soon, and take the quiz on the day you do the reading! I like to see you watch the video as well, since you can put a face to the names.
I think you watched the wrong video last week. (Can-can) Watch the revolutionary dance that you will soon see in the book. (La Carmagnole)
Adventures in American Literature
We went over all the homework pages in class today, discussing all the facets of Ben Franklin’s life. He accomplished so much! We discussed a lot about his twenty year project, the publication of his Poor Richard’s Almanac and his portrayal of Richard Saunders.
For next week, read and answer questions on Phillis Wheatley on pages 37-40 and answer questions on pages 41 and 42. (What is an American? by John de Crevecoeur), Also, do the acrostic on pages 44 and 45.
We will do a lot of the other pages in class together. Finally, choose one of Ben Franklin’s aphorisms on page 36. (or find one online) Draw a picture illustrating it (I realize you are not all artists!) Then give three things:
- Literal Meaning
- Idea expressed
- Specific Real World Example
Example: Little Strokes fell great oaks.
A. Literal Meaning
The aphorism refers to the fact that the best way to cut down a large tree is not with one simple huge stroke. It’s about making many small, repeated, decisive strokes with an axe.
B. Idea Expressed
Many small actions can be powerful enough to make a big change. Or . . . Though our strengths may be limited, if we are persistent, we can still solve a big problem or accomplish something grand.
C. Specific Real World Example
If you are a slow or weak reader, you can still read a long, difficult text. You just need to take it one page, one passage, one sentence, or even one word at a time.