Journals Global 9 Mr. Ames

Directions Each journal must be told from the perspective of the person assigned Each journal must be told from the perspective of the person assigned Follows same format of Opinion Paper: Follows same format of Opinion Paper: 2 pages typed, double-spaced 2 pages typed, double-spaced Graded on 20 points scale- 5 points content/5 points grammar & spelling/5 points structure/5 points presentation Graded on 20 points scale- 5 points content/5 points grammar & spelling/5 points structure/5 points presentation

Role: Medieval Peasant Role: Medieval Peasant Setting: the Middle Ages in Europe Setting: the Middle Ages in Europe Task: describe what your daily life is like in terms of: Task: describe what your daily life is like in terms of: Work/family/religion/ thoughts of the future/opinion of your master Work/family/religion/ thoughts of the future/opinion of your master

Role: Christian Crusader Role: Christian Crusader Setting: The Muslims have captured the holy city of Jerusalem, the place where Christianity started and Jesus was crucified. You have been called upon to liberate the city Setting: The Muslims have captured the holy city of Jerusalem, the place where Christianity started and Jesus was crucified. You have been called upon to liberate the city Task: describe your feelings about the mission, battle conditions, chances of winning, and what you have learned about the Muslims Task: describe your feelings about the mission, battle conditions, chances of winning, and what you have learned about the Muslims

Role: Black Death survivor Role: Black Death survivor Setting: the bubonic plague is ravaging Europe in the 1340’s and 1350’s killing 1/3 of the population Setting: the bubonic plague is ravaging Europe in the 1340’s and 1350’s killing 1/3 of the population Task: describe the symptoms of the disease, how you think it spreads, why it is happening, and the impact on people around you Task: describe the symptoms of the disease, how you think it spreads, why it is happening, and the impact on people around you

Role: Marco Polo Role: Marco Polo Setting: you are the famous Italian explorer who went to China in the 1300’s Setting: you are the famous Italian explorer who went to China in the 1300’s Task: describe why you went to China, what you saw there, and discuss how it will affect the future of Europe Task: describe why you went to China, what you saw there, and discuss how it will affect the future of Europe

Role: Renaissance Artist Role: Renaissance Artist Setting: it is the 1300’s in Europe and the Renaissance is in full swing Setting: it is the 1300’s in Europe and the Renaissance is in full swing Task: describe what type of artist you are, the themes you depict in your work, and your evaluation of the impact this movement will have on the future Task: describe what type of artist you are, the themes you depict in your work, and your evaluation of the impact this movement will have on the future

Role: Spanish Conquistador Role: Spanish Conquistador Setting: you have come from Spain in the early 1500’s in search of God, Gold, and Glory Setting: you have come from Spain in the early 1500’s in search of God, Gold, and Glory Task: explain what has brought you to the New World, what you think of the Native Americans, and how you plan to conquer their vast empire Task: explain what has brought you to the New World, what you think of the Native Americans, and how you plan to conquer their vast empire

Role: African Slave Role: African Slave Setting: you have been abducted from your home in Africa and sent to the New World in the 1500’s Setting: you have been abducted from your home in Africa and sent to the New World in the 1500’s Task: describe how you were abducted from your home in Africa, the conditions of the Middle Passage, and what you found when you arrived in the New World Task: describe how you were abducted from your home in Africa, the conditions of the Middle Passage, and what you found when you arrived in the New World

Role: Henry VIII Role: Henry VIII Setting: it is the late 1500’s in England and you are king Setting: it is the late 1500’s in England and you are king Task: explain why you have decided to break from the Catholic Church and why it is so important to have a male heir that you will divorce/behead your wives Task: explain why you have decided to break from the Catholic Church and why it is so important to have a male heir that you will divorce/behead your wives

Role: Louis XIV Role: Louis XIV Setting: you are the absolute monarch of France in the 1600’s Setting: you are the absolute monarch of France in the 1600’s Task: justify why you have been chosen ruler and defend your actions pertaining to war and your spending Task: justify why you have been chosen ruler and defend your actions pertaining to war and your spending

Role: Enlightenment Philosopher (Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau) Role: Enlightenment Philosopher (Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau) Setting: it is the Enlightenment era of the 1700’s in Europe Setting: it is the Enlightenment era of the 1700’s in Europe Task: describe your contribution to the Enlightenment, evaluate the impact it had, and explain what led you to formulate this idea Task: describe your contribution to the Enlightenment, evaluate the impact it had, and explain what led you to formulate this idea

Role: Napoleon Bonaparte Role: Napoleon Bonaparte Setting: it is the early 1800’s and you are the emperor of France Setting: it is the early 1800’s and you are the emperor of France Task: describe how you came to power and what your plans are for the future of France and the world Task: describe how you came to power and what your plans are for the future of France and the world