Last week, I missed a few days of class as the killer strep throat I had contracted was virulent and spread – becoming walking pneumonia. As such, I gave my students a blog assignment to do ‘in class’ on the French and Indian War. I planned for the assignment to take all of class time (anything not completed to be finished at home). The assignment was as follows:
- How did the French and the English use Native Americans as “weapons” during the French and Indian War. Answer should be in full sentences, using specific examples, a minimum of 100 words, a minimum of two sources cited (MLA format).
I was quite surprised at the work they turned in, well thought out and reasoned responses and included their citations. I also offered them extra credit for commenting on their classmates’ work, but did not get any takers. This is my US History class (Juniors and Seniors) who are more reluctant to use technology. I’m including a couple of examples here. There are a couple of typos, but overall solid work for a one day assignment for a homework grade.