Bill of Rights

1. 9-11 - We'll spend some time thinking about and discussing the anniversary of the tragic events of 9-11. Here is a link to some poems we'll read together.
2. We will start our next unit on Friday. You should already own a copy of Self-Reliance and Other Essays, which you will need for the weekend. In addition, you should purchase these two other books:
1. Walden by Henry David Thoreau ($4 in the bookstore)
2. Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau ($3 in the bookstore)
3. We will continue to collect field trip forms.
4. We'll answer questions about the Bill of Rights and Illinois Constitution worksheets.
5. OPTIONAL: Take a deeper look at the Bill of Rights by exploring this activity You Be the Judge. Here are the answers: Key
6. Introduce the written portion of the Constitution test.