Pre-Reading Discussion of Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience" + Mexican War Debate Prep

Today the 6ths & 7ths:

• Did a pre-reading discussion activity based on Henry David Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience," focusing especially on his assertion, "that government is best which governs least." Here are some of the insights shard by students. 
• Did team planning for Monday's Debate over the question, "Was it right for the United States to fight in the Mexican War?" 

Assignments

For Monday: Have your notes, arguments, and presentation prepared or the Mexican War Debate

For Friday: Spelling/Vocabulary Quiz over the first 20 words from the Vocabulary List for Henry David Thoreau's "Civil Disobedience."