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Smith Vocabulary in Context. Page 42. Select the word that best fits the sentence. You may want to use an electronic device, dictionary, or textbook for help. 1. a corrupt leader whom they voted to _______ 2. a peacemaker trying to _____ the unruly crowd

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  1. Smith Vocabulary in Context Page 42 Select the word that best fits the sentence. You may want to use an electronic device, dictionary, or textbook for help. 1. a corrupt leader whom they voted to _______ 2. a peacemaker trying to _____ the unruly crowd 3. a desperate _____ for our assistance 4. admired by coworkers for her _______ depose entreaty industry interim mollify

  2. Objective • By the end of this class, you should be able to: • Analyze sequence of events and ideas by completing a set of guided discussion questions forTheGeneral History of Virginia.

  3. Essential Question How do author's develop sequence of events and ideas in a text?

  4. Excerpt from The General History of Virginia – John Smith

  5. Excerpt from The General History of Virginia – John Smith The Jamestown colony was modeled after a military expedition, transplanting about 100 hardy men into the Virginia wilderness in May 1607. Five members of Jamestown’s ruling council—Edward Wingfield, Bartholomew Gosnold, John Ratcliffe, George Kendall, and John Smith—soon found themselves wrestling for control of the colony. As Smith’s account opens, the colonists’ ships have returned to England for supplies, leaving the men to survive on their own.

  6. Excerpt from The General History of Virginia – John Smith This excerpt from John Smith’s historical narrative describes Jamestown colony’s struggle for survival and Smith’s leadership conflicts. Smith is captured by the Powhatan Indians, but Chief Powhatan’s daughter Pocahontas saves him from execution. Powhatan gives Smith control of a village in return for cannons and a millstone. In Jamestown, Smith is accused of causing two men’s deaths, but his authority is strengthened.

  7. Smith Guided Discussion Questions Page 43 1.) Which detail from the text supports the development of the theme? a.) Being thus left to our fortunes, it fortuned that within ten days, scarce ten amongst us could either go or well stand, such extreme weakness and sickness oppressed us. b.) But when they departed, there remained neither tavern, beer-house, nor place of relief but the common kettle. c.) Had we been as free from all sins as [we were free from] gluttony and drunkenness we might have been canonized for saints… d.)…but our President [Edward Wingfield] would never have been admitted for engrossing to his private, oatmeal, sack, oil, aqua vitae, beef, eggs, or what not but the kettle

  8. Smith Guided Discussion Questions Page 43 2.) What effect does the statement below from paragraph 1 create on the characterization of President Edward Wingfield in this selection? …but our President [Edward Wingfield] would never have been admitted for engrossing to his private, oatmeal, sack, oil, aqua vitae, beef, eggs, or what not but the kettle… a.) It causes the reader to think that Wingfield is a generous leader. b.) It causes the reader to think that Wingfieldis a strong leader. c.) It causes the reader to think that Wingfield is a greedy leader. d.) It causes the reader to think that Wingfieldis a shy leader.

  9. Smith Guided Discussion Questions Page 43 3.) What is the meaning of brawls in line 56? a.) humble bows b.) despairing groans c.) scarce food d.) harsh fights

  10. Smith Guided Discussion Questions Page 43 4.) What does Smith’s reference to himself in third person reflect about his character? a.) He wants to be as objective as possible. b.) He does not know that he should use first person. c.) He is arrogant and wants to appear important. d.) He wanted the narrative to sound like a story.

  11. Smith Guided Discussion Questions Page 43 5.) What does the author imply in lines 60-62? a.) The author was the one responsible for saving the colony. b.) The President and Captain Archer were effective leaders. c.) The author wants to abandon the colony. d.) The President and Captain Archer were working to save the colony.

  12. Smith Guided Discussion Questions Page 43 6.) How does the author’s characterization of Captain Smith and the other leaders differ? a.) Captain Smith is incompetent; the other leaders are competent. b.) Captain Smith is competent; the other leaders are incompetent. c.) Captain Smith is more adventurous; the other leaders are more careful. d.) Captain Smith is more careful; the other leaders are more adventurous.

  13. Smith Guided Discussion Questions Page 43 7.)What does the author mean by his use of the word esteem in line 123? a.) scorn b.) respect c.) enjoy d.) befriend

  14. Smith Guided Discussion Questions Page 43 8.) How does the author’s use of structure impact its clarity? a.) Discussing Smith’s captivity adds to the quality of the writing. b.) Using chronological order makes the text more persuasive. c.) The use of third person narration establishes the author’s credibility. d.) Using inverted syntax and archaic language would have been clear for a 17th century audience.

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