The Patriot

Good Morning!

*Please begin reading your independent reading book at the bell.

*Food Drive contributions?

*The Patriot -- discuss the assigned questions in groups of four.  I will arrange those groups.   In addition to the questions on the handout, write down the following questions on the back of the handout and respond:

6.  What is an American?  What are some of the various

      descriptions that come to mind?

7.  What makes America particularly unique in the world?

8.  What is relevant about the era of the American Revolution 

      today?

9.  Is America still seen as the land of opportunity?

10. What is your historical heritage as an American?  

(I will also collect your notes on the movie)

Land of Opportunity

HOMEWORK:  Independent reading.  Consider a topic for your persuasive essay that will soon be assigned.