1. Today’s news 10-20-14 SSR Read “Self-Reliance” Work on SG with 6 o’clock partner

2. Pocahontas SOAPSTone AnswerJustification Speaker21 Century NativeWritten in a Powhatan publication American – HistorianKnows history of tribe “We of Powhatan Part of Powhatan TribeQuote at end shows bias OccasionL – History of mistreatment Factual diffs between Smith’s story and misunderstanding of and truth (4-5) Native Americans I – Questioning of Disney’s Why do we continue to “elevate” version of Pocahontas Smith’s myth? (7) AudienceOther Native AmericansReflects their history from N. A. POV Sympathetic Non-Native Tries to clarify “real” history Americans – Historians PurposeTo reveal the “real” history“The film distorts history beyond of Pocahontas – show recognition” Disney’sdistortion

3. ToneObjectivecites facts about both Smith & Pocahontas disappointedQuote at the end from Chief Crazy Horse

4. To many who know him, Mr. Thomas is almost two separate men : in the classroom he is a demanding instructor who articulates his view of history with passion, intensity, and obvious expertise ; but on a personal level, he is a casual jokester who is first with a joke, quick with a pun, and always ready with a sarcastic quip.