"Okay class. Now we are going to start a new unit in history. The past few weeks, we have talked about the colonial period of U.S. History. Now, we are going to start talking about the American Revolution. Now, there were some problems that preceded the actual war for independence. Can someone name the main problem? Yes, Mary?"
"Debt."
"Yes, Mary, that is correct, but who was in debt?"
"The Colonialists."
"Yes. Who were they in debt to?"
"The British Crown."
"Yes. What were they in debt to the British government for?"
"The French and Indian War, also known as the Seven Years War in Europe, because it lasted from 1756-1763, and the French and Indian War lasted from 1754-1763."
"Yes, Mary, that is all correct."
"Okay class, since Mary told us what the main problem was and what caused it; can anyone tell us what the debt resulted in? Mary?"
"The Proclamation of 1763 was the first of a long list of laws that Parliament passed."
"Yes, Mary, that is right. What did the Proclamation mean?"
"It prohibited people from settling west of the Appalachian Mountains."
"Correct. Good Job Mary."
"Thank you Mrs. Beatle."
"You're welcome Mary. Laura. Pay attention."
"What?"
"Laura, you were daydreaming again. Do you want to join Nellie in the corner?"
"No ma'am."
"Then I suggest you pay attention and stop daydreaming, otherwise I'm going to have to punish you, and you know I don't want to do that. You are one of my better students, and you should be rewarded for it instead of being punished. You are one of my better students, but I've noticed that your grades are significantly lower when you daydream in class."
"Yes ma'am."
"Good choice, but I will be sending a note home with you for your Pa. You are one of my better students, and you should be rewarded for that instead of being punished. Make sure to give it to him. Stay after school so that I can give it to you. Mary, make sure she gives it to him. If she doesn't, tell him that I sent Laura home with a note."
"I'll make sure of it Mrs. Beatle."
"Good. Now, behave yourself, Laura."
"Yes ma'am."
"Good. Since only Mary seems to understand this topic, I want you all to start reading chapter 5 in your history book. You have about an hour before lunch. We'll continue with this after lunch."