Blog OPTIONS for Week #2 Readings...

IN ALL CAPS( at the top before beginning the body of your comment) indicate which story, explorer(s) you will be discussing.

Then...Choose ONE of the blog options)!

Analyze the selection, including your personal commentary. Do not summarize the work(s). 

Then please comment on one of your fellow classmate's responses.

Due Sun Feb. 8th (by time listed on course calendar- gave an extra day).Sorry I just posted. Longest day EVER. 

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A)Compare & contrast analytically & with your unique opinion/ voice about 2 of the explorers discussed this week (at least 5 sentences [2 paragraphs] for each). 

B)Discuss which explorer/historian this week you feel made the biggest impact upon modern society! 
 (at least 5 sentences [2 paragraphs] for each)

• first paragraph "accomplishment" or what they did (can be negative or positive) discussed.
• second paragraph your personal feelings analyzing that impact on modern society, and perhaps even your life/ ancestry. 

C)Analyze the importance of trade relations in Smith's writings. (2 paragraphs [10 sentences minimum]

D) Most people realize the Disney version of Pocahontas & John Smith is falsified &/or exaggerated. However, detail something new you learned about this account of that story directly from our selected readings. (2 paragraphs [10 sentences minimum]

Ms. Hanson