U. S. Overseas Imperialism: Debate + Kipling's "The White Man's Burden"

On the last academic day of 2015-2016, the 6th & 7th Graders:

• Did an excellent job debating the question, "Was it right for the United States to carry out a policy of overseas imperialism?"
• Briefly analyzed Rudyard Kipling's pro-imperialism poem, "The White Man's Burden," incorporating the analysis into the debate

Assignment for Wednesday: Enjoy your last academic night of 2015-2016 by relaxing in a homework-free atmosphere.