We completed the material covered in the first chapter of the text that outlined forms of government, and its functions. Samantha had a few questions on the homework study sheet which we addressed. Overall, her homework was complete and accurate. We then discussed early political influences on the American colonies including self -rule, Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights. In class, Samantha is very cooperative, makes interesting comments ,and and keeps good ,clear notes. We began to discuss Enlightenment thinkers, including Locke. For homework, I assigned reading from the textbook pages 44,45, and 54-58, and answering portions of a study quiz on the reading.