4/5SEP (DAY 6)

Review geography handbook, peer evaluations Complete 10 question U.S. Giant map quiz Start working on RAFT essay Chapter One: The World in 1500: RAFT ESSAY INSTRUCTIONS You are to complete a RAFT essay that will be graded using the 8th grade writing rubric. A raft essay is as follows: R – Role A –Audience F – Format T – Topic Roles: Native American warrior, hunter, farmer, Shaman (medicine person), cook, craftsperson (made clothes, artifacts, drawings, etc) Audience: The fellow tribes’ people you left in Asia Format – Expository Topic – your journey from Asia to American using the land bridge You must write a minimum of five paragraphs. The essay will be graded using the 8th grade writing rubric. Each paragraph must be a minimum of five sentences, include an opening sentence, transitional sentence and meet all requirements of the writing rubric. The following must be adhered to regarding format: Paragraph one –explain where you started geographically, time of year, expectations, direction and geographical features you expect to negotiate. Paragraph two – moving across the Beringia Land Bridge, weather, terrain incurred, wildlife, and how long did it take (average person could walk one mile in twenty minutes carrying nothing). Paragraph three – where you first entered North America, where you decided to stop and begin a new life (here is where you must state the name of your tribe and ensure it is the correct region), and reasons why you choose to stop in that particular area. Paragraph four – Explain your new home by stating major geographical land features such as terrain, landmarks, weather, wildlife, and how they adapted to their environment. Paragraph five – Restate your travels. Draw a conclusion regarding whether it was harder and easier than expected and use an example. Conclude the paper with your expectations for the future.