M: Distribute SAT-based Vocabulary 5; due Thursday. Notes on the American Dream.

T: Define “narrative” and “historical narrative.” Classroom set red The American Experience, read Capt, John Smith biography, pg. 64 and introduce selected vocabulary and footnotes.

W: Introduce “Interest Grabber” pg. 65 and read from The General History of Virginia, pgs. 67 – 70. Literary focus to be on Smith’s purpose in creating the narrative account and his objective in doing so.

Th – F: The students will write drafts for a eulogy for Captain John Smith, with the point of view of a Jamestown settler.