Story told in fiction, nonfiction, poetry and drama Historical: accounts that record significant historical events Firsthand: the author experienced the events Can be subjective because of the personal feelings surrounding the event Secondhand: events researched but not experienced

Experienced leader capable of inspiring and leading people in life-threatening situations. Ability to mediate disputes and maintain order in the face of chaos. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Community outreach efforts require overcoming language and cultural barriers. Basic bookkeeping, homebuilding, farming, trading and political skills. Salary not guaranteed; contract depends on performance.

Modeled after the Bible individual life is a “journey to salvation.” Connections between Biblical events and own lives Used writing to explore their inner and outer lives for signs of God’s work Diaries and histories most common Plain style stressed clear expression and avoided complicated figures of speech

Written in Puritan Plain Style Uses elements of both firsthand and secondhand narrative Uses subheadings to break up the narrative Break it down: Reading strategy can help increase understanding

In partners, read your assigned section Use the reading strategy, rewrite each sentence in your own words Make sure you don’t change the meaning or facts! Form a group of 6 with a pair from the each of the other sections Each pair shares their rewrite Answer “Check Your Comprehension” and “Critical Thinking” questions as a group on page 75

Discuss the following as a class: How do societal expectations emerge from cultural values? How do conflicts prompt change in society? Use examples from Of Plymouth Plantation Guiding Questions 4.B and 5.A