Primary Source Journal June 2020

It is the final week of school! 3 months ago we began distance learning and your first assignment was a primary source journal entry detailing your transition to distance learning during the pandemic. Your final assignment will also be a primary source journal. Now that it has been 3 months, take the time to reflect back on the ups and downs of distance learning, social distance/quarantine, and your thoughts on the world today through the eyes of a middle school student in San Diego.

June 2020
Dear Journal,

On july 4, 1776, thomas jefferson wrote the declaration of independence. the declaration of independence can be compared to a break up letter because jefferson explained why america wanted its independence from king george iii. read pages 516-520 in your textbook to discover why america wanted to be an independent country. you will write your own break up letter from the colonies to king george iii. your letter needs to be at least 5-7 sentences, include the issues/events leading up to this breaking point, and why the founding fathers felt independence would be better. remember! this is a “breakup letter”, so channel your inner taylor swift and make it creative!