1. Big Idea: Life in the New World

2. Life the New World Exploration and Settlement Exploration and Settlement Puritan Influence Puritan Influence Slavery Slavery

3. Alvar Nuñez Cabeza De Vaca 1490 – 1556 1490 – 1556 La Relación – 1 st European account of the interior of the U S La Relación – 1 st European account of the interior of the U S His “journey” or “expedition” lasted 8 years covered 2,500 miles His “journey” or “expedition” lasted 8 years covered 2,500 miles –Spain 600 men –Florida 80 men –Texas 15 men –West Coast of Mexico – 3 men

4. Literary Element Point of view Point of view The standpoint from which a story is told. In a story with first-person point of view, the narrator is a character in the story and uses the words I and me; with third-person point of view, the narrator is someone who stands outside the story and describes the characters and action. Third-person omniscient, or all-knowing point of view, means that the narrator knows everything about the characters and events and may reveal details that the characters themselves could not reveal. If the narrator describes events as only one character perceives them, the point of view is called third-person limited The standpoint from which a story is told. In a story with first-person point of view, the narrator is a character in the story and uses the words I and me; with third-person point of view, the narrator is someone who stands outside the story and describes the characters and action. Third-person omniscient, or all-knowing point of view, means that the narrator knows everything about the characters and events and may reveal details that the characters themselves could not reveal. If the narrator describes events as only one character perceives them, the point of view is called third-person limited

5. William Bradford 1590-1657 1590-1657 Came to America on the Mayflower with the Puritans (called Pilgrims) Came to America on the Mayflower with the Puritans (called Pilgrims) Signed the Mayflower Compact Signed the Mayflower Compact Governor of Plymouth 30 years Governor of Plymouth 30 years Wrote Of Plymouth Plantation Wrote Of Plymouth Plantation

6. Literary Element Diction Diction A writer’s choice of words. It is an important element in the writer’s style. Skilled writers choose their words carefully to convey a particular tone and meaning. A writer’s choice of words. It is an important element in the writer’s style. Skilled writers choose their words carefully to convey a particular tone and meaning. Read both Read both

7. William Bradford 1590 – 1657 1590 – 1657 Came to America on the Mayflower with the Puritans (called Pilgrims) Came to America on the Mayflower with the Puritans (called Pilgrims) Signed the Mayflower Compact Signed the Mayflower Compact Governor of Plymouth 30 years Governor of Plymouth 30 years Wrote Of Plymouth Plantation Wrote Of Plymouth Plantation

8. Literary Element Diction – a writer’s choice of words. Diction is an important element in the writer’s “voice” or style. Skilled writers choose their words carefully to convey a particular tone and meaning. Diction – a writer’s choice of words. Diction is an important element in the writer’s “voice” or style. Skilled writers choose their words carefully to convey a particular tone and meaning.

9. Olaudah Equiano 1745 -1797 1745 -1797 Born in Essaka, now Nigeria Born in Essaka, now Nigeria At 11, captured by slave traders and sent to Barbados At 11, captured by slave traders and sent to Barbados Virginia Virginia

10. England (served with his master in the British Royal Navy) England (served with his master in the British Royal Navy) Renamed Gustavus Vassa Renamed Gustavus Vassa Learned seafaring skills and to read and write Learned seafaring skills and to read and write

11. West Indies West Indies Bought his freedom Bought his freedom Worked on ships Worked on ships Freedom does not equal legal rights Freedom does not equal legal rights Became an Abolitionist in England Became an Abolitionist in England Wrote The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African Wrote The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African

12. Literary Element Slave Narrative Slave Narrative Autobiographical account of the life of a former enslaved person. These documents helped expose the cruelty and inhumanity of slavery. Autobiographical account of the life of a former enslaved person. These documents helped expose the cruelty and inhumanity of slavery.

13. Mary Rowlandson 1636- 1710 1636- 1710 Was captured (along with her 3 children) by Wampanoag Indians Was captured (along with her 3 children) by Wampanoag Indians Held for 3 months Held for 3 months Used her sewing skills to survive Used her sewing skills to survive Husband paid 20 British pounds ransom Husband paid 20 British pounds ransom Wrote A Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson Wrote A Narrative of the Captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson

14. Literary Element Allusion Allusion A reference to a well-known character, place, or situation from history or from music, art, or another work of literature. A reference to a well-known character, place, or situation from history or from music, art, or another work of literature.

15. Anne Bradstreet 1612 – 1672 1612 – 1672 1 st published poet in America! 1 st published poet in America! Puritan housewife and mother Puritan housewife and mother Poems are about everyday life and religion Poems are about everyday life and religion Examples: Examples: “Upon the Burning of our House” “Upon the Burning of our House” “To My Dear and Loving Husband” “To My Dear and Loving Husband”

16. Literary Element Metaphor Metaphor A figure of speech that compares or equates two seemingly unlike things. In contrast to a simile, a metaphor implies the comparison instead of stating it directly; hence there is no use of connectives such as like or as. A figure of speech that compares or equates two seemingly unlike things. In contrast to a simile, a metaphor implies the comparison instead of stating it directly; hence there is no use of connectives such as like or as.

17. Jonathan Edwards 1703 – 1758 1703 – 1758 Puritan minister Puritan minister Preached “fire and brimstone” Preached “fire and brimstone” Believed in “the elect” or predestination Believed in “the elect” or predestination Part of the “Great Awakening” (a revival of Puritanism) Part of the “Great Awakening” (a revival of Puritanism) Became President of Princeton University Became President of Princeton University Died of small pox Died of small pox Wrote Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God Wrote Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God

18. Literary Element Imagery Imagery The “word pictures” that writers create to evoke an emotional response. In creating effective images, writers use sensory details, or descriptions that appeal to one or more of the five senses. The “word pictures” that writers create to evoke an emotional response. In creating effective images, writers use sensory details, or descriptions that appeal to one or more of the five senses.

19. Journal entry What it means to be an American --- What it means to be an American --- 1 – 2 paragraphs 1 – 2 paragraphs