13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments

Directions:

1. Choose the 13th, 14th, or 15th Amendment.
2. In one sentence, explain the Amendment.
3. State the impact that it has had on our country.
4. State the impact that it has had on YOU!

(Entire answer should be 1 to 2 paragraphs)

Guilty or Innocent?

If Steve is involved in the robbery, but did not pull the trigger that killed Mr. Nesbitt, is he guilty of murder? Why?

Field Trip Feedback

Did yesterday's trip help you better understand the Boston Massacre? Why? (Be truthful and read over your responses before you post!)

Walter Dean Myers--Predictions

Now that you have completed your Myers' Webquest, predict what kind of stories he writes. What kinds of themes or settings do you think he uses?

Laptops

We need your quotes for a brochure our school is making. We need positive quotes about laptops.

Post a one sentence quote about the use of laptops.

Sentence starters:

• Laptops have made school...
• Laptops make me...
• Laptops allow me to...
  

Why Do We Have Laws?--Our Predictions

Why do we have laws? (Make sure NOT to include the words, "I think" or "I believe")

First Quarter Mini-Reflection

Define your first quarter using any of the following words:

• Success
• Failure
• Some Success
• Improving
  

Give evidence as to why you feel that way.