Final Colonial Narrative Assignment

Colonial Narrative Essay

You will research and develop an understanding of the role you have been assigned. Based off of what is discovered, you will construct a historical narrative with at least three fact based supporting details.

1) You will be assigned a role of a type of person in colonial society. a) Research and find answers to these questions for your narrative:

• i)  What was daily life was like for your role?
• ii)  What specific jobs/responsibilities did they have?

iii) Where did they fit into their community’s social structure?

2) Create a rough outline with your research and ideas BEFORE you start writing. a) Make sure you include at least three supporting facts with sources

• 3)  Using what you’ve learned in class and in research you will write a first or third person narrative essay.
• a)  You need to use factual dates from at least three reliable sources.
• b)  You need to cite ALL sources in a bibliography.
• 4)  You will be assessed on integrating your knowledge into a work of historical fiction and on conventions.

a) Remember to refer to the rubric as you are outlining, writing, and editing your narrative

Format:

Size 12 normal font

One to two pages 1.5 spaced

Approved internet sources are:

• .edu, .org., .gov, or britanica.com OR
• mvstudentblog.wordpress under the RESEARCH/Colonial tab

A Bibliography is a list of the sources you use in your writing and is REQUIRED at the bottom of your paper.

• *Snap&Read or EasyBib.com will help you create your MLA bibliographies