October Inspirements

Apprentice

1) Read Johnny Tremain.
2) What most touched you in this work?
3) Do one or more of the following:

• Write at least two paragraphs about how this work touched you.
• Create an artwork that expresses how this work touched you. Come prepared to explain the meaning of the artwork.
• Write a vignette describing how this work touched you.

4) Create a map of Boston and the area around.

• You might draw the map, paint, use a collage, use a computer art program, wood carve, etc. 
• Note the towns and major geographic features.

Journeyman

1) Read Patrick Henry's famous speech.

• List three words that you might do a word study on. 
• Choose one or more and complete the word study.

2) Read the description of the Regulator Movement in North Carolina.
3) Consider the Following Questions:

• What were the main reasons for the Regulators' complaints?
• What actions were taken by both sides?
• Describe the effects of these actions. What principles would help in this type of situation?

4) Create a map of Virginia and North Carolina.

• You might draw the map, paint, use a collage, use a computer art program, wood carve, etc. 
• Note the major cities and major geographic features.

Master

1) Read a story or history on the battle of Lexington and Concord.
2) Come prepared to discuss the major points of the story or history.
3) How do these points show how change came from the Revolution?