Introduction
You have survived an ocean voyage on The Seahawk, but others might need your help. Through your experiences and research, you will be able to give advice to others who might need it. Your information could help save someone's life!
Task
The task is to create a brochure, booklet, or Powerpoint on one of several topics related to The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle. The information must be researched, and you will have to indicated where the information was found.
Process
- Choose from one of the four topics below.
- Research your partiular topic. Links for each topic can be found on the credits page.
- Take notes of information that you plan to use on paper. Make sure you write down where you found the information. These notes must be turned in with your finished assignment
- Create your brochure, booklet, or Powerpoint.
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Miss Manners Create a guide that would help students at Miss Weed’s learn how to behave properly. Use Charlotte’s actions and research to help you. Your booklet should contain both rules and examples. |
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Sailor's Work What was life like for a sailor? What kind of work would they do? What would be the tools they would use? Where
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The History of Slavery in England Zachariah was a freed black man on the Seahawk. In America slaves were not freed until 1865, yet The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle takes place in 1832. Research the history of slavery in England and how it was abolished.
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Building and design of a ship such as the Seahawk How were ships such as the Seahawk built? How were they designed? Research both the history and design of a ship, indicating where things were located. Do not simply copy the diagrams from the book, but add details not listed in the novel. |