Lesson 2: Journal Assignment
Based on the background information provided within the lesson and the required readings, describe the typical subjects and themes on which the early explorers and settlers focused upon within their writings. Explain why you think these subjects and themes were worthy of writing about above other potential topics.

Lesson 2: Reading Guide Assignment

Choose one of the following selections. Review/reread the selection as necessary to complete the reading guide to demonstrate close reading. Note: a full description of each of the five elements on the reading guide is available by accessing the ENH241 Glossary.

His Report to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella Regarding his First Voyage Christopher Columbus
The Proceedings and Accidents of The English Colony in Virginia Captain John Smith
Of their Voyage, and how they Passed the Sea; and of their Safe Arrival at Cape Cod William Bradford

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SUBJECT
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OCCASION
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AUDIENCE
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PURPOSE
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SPEAKER
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