Daily Log

Monday, October 8

We swapped the HW and graded it (20 pts. total). Then we proceeded to analyze and discuss the changes made in Jefferson's draft of the Declaration of Independence by the Congress before they adopted it, concentrating especially on the condemnation of slavery as one of King George III's crimes.

Mr. Potratz announced that there would be a substitute teacher on Wednesday, that Lit books were not necessary, and that the classes would be watching Jefferson's Blood, a film focusing on Thomas Jefferson, his slaves, his children, and especially on his descendants today, both black and white.