Journal Writing Assignment
REMEMBER: EACH ENTRY SHOULD BE 1/2-1/3 PAGE LONG, SINGLE SPACED AND SHOULD USE HISTORICAL FACT AND DETAIL AS WELL AS CREATIVITY. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO PUT ALL ENTRIES INTO THE DUOTANG PROVIDED TO YOU.
Entry #1 - Write as John Cabot as he sets sail and explores the New World - due Thursday March 13
Entries #2 & 3 - Choose two of the following: Write as Jacques Cartier during this second voyage when he discovers and explores the St. Lawrence River OR write as Jacques Cartier on his third voyage as distrust between him and the Aboriginals grows OR write as one of Jacques Cartier's Aboriginal captives - due Thurs March 13
Entry #4 - Write as Champlain as he sets up the colony of New France OR write as Champlain when he makes an alliance with the Huron people.
Entry #5 - Respond to the following:
-Describe three of the measures used by the French King to foster the population in the colonies
-Give your opinion on the effectiveness of these measures.
-How would you have felt as a young person living under these measures during this time?
Entry #6 - Use your textbook and "Life in New France" assignment to write three journal entries from the perspective of a fictional person living in New France. Each entry should be detailed and a minimum of 5-7 sentences long. Entries can span three consecutive days or weeks or months.