We worked in groups to discuss the bellwrite question, finding specific passages from Columbus' letter that support our perspectives.
Homework:
Answer the following questions about Columbus' letter.
1.
Look up 3 vocabulary words from this reading.
Write down their part of speech and definitions.
2.
Why is it significant that Columbus names the
islands he discovers?
3.
What images does Columbus include in order to
persuade King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella that his voyage was a good
investment? Why would those images likely be persuasive to the king and queen?
4.
Which details in his description of the land
evoke the idea that he has rediscovered the Garden of Eden?
5.
Explain how he portrays the natives.
AP
We reviewed our current events from the week. Students also turned in their essays on Thomas Paine. We worked on practice ACT English questions.
Homework: Either take the ACT on Saturday or spend at least 30 minutes working on a practice standardized test. Vocabulary is due on Monday.
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