We began researching the American Revolution, and what I am most interested in learning about is the Battle of Bunker Hill. The reason I want to know more is because I don’t know who REALLY got the victory there. I mean, I know the Americans inflicted 1,000 casualties but the British took the fort. But the British would say they won since they took the fort but the Americans might argue that they had less casualties, and if I know more I can decide for myself who won.
We made posters for our colonies, to promote our colonies in Europe. While making this poster I learned that people in Europe would probably be poor and looking for somewhere to go. And when we were building the actual colonies I learned that the landscape makes a much bigger impact on the colony than I thought it would, since we also needed to make sure our colony was able to get water and food (But since we were New England we could just make a port since lots of their food was imported).
My poster connects to my colony since in New England lots of people were looking for a new start, and my poster said “A New Start in New England” on the top. And since New England trades a TON, the bottom says “Jamesville: The Trader’s Dream”. Plus, as you can see the photo looks old-timey.
Today we finished Wonder and what stayed with me is when Auggie’s mom says “You are a wonder.” This just holds on to me because it is just beautiful and kind. What also stayed with me is when Auggie won the Henry Ward Beecher prize because it was so nice, everyone applauding and cheering. It was a great read, the last part. I really enjoyed reading Wonder and it’s a great book in the whole.