The 7th graders have been very busy in Social Studies lately. This week, they are working on their Enlightenment persuasive essays. Yesterday, they peer-edited each other's essays and discussed constructive ways to improve their writing. Tomorrow, I will meet with each student to discuss their rough drafts. Today, the students had fun acting out the events of the French Revolution as I narrated. After they experienced the event for themselves, they began to work on menu choices to demonstrate their knowledge about the topic. Students will use class time later in the week to work on their final draft essays, their French Revolution menus, and study guides for their test next week. Next week, we will start the Constitution unit.
Questions for your 7th grader:
- What part did you play in the French Revolution simulation?
- What is your most persuasive argument from your essay about Enlightenment ideas?
- What French Revolution menu item are you working on?
Upcoming Dates:
- Friday, January 30
- Final draft of essay due
- French Revolution menu due
- Monday, February 2
- Enlightenment and Revolution test
- Study guide due
Peer editing essays
King Louis XVI and the nobles party at Versailles.
The peasants are working in the fields and paying high taxes.
Thora (can you find her?) is a prisoner at the Bastille.
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