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Non-Fiction Narratives “A Journey Through Texas” October 15

Do Now Write whether each sentence uses the semi colon correct, or incorrect. George Orwell's essay "Shooting an Elephant" is about a rampaging elephant; and Orwell's decision to shoot this elephant. George Orwell's essay "Shooting an Elephant" is about a rampaging elephant; Orwell reluctantly decides to shoot this elephant. A draft of my first essay is due on Monday; I also need to read the second chapter of the textbook. The sunny days in Florida; however, gave me a bad sunburn. I enjoyed spending a week in Florida; however, it was nice to return home after the long vacation.

Exploration vs Non-Fiction Notes: Narratives Exploration vs Non-Fiction

Last Class… Took Notes on Narratives: Exploration & Non-Fiction Read: “The General History of Virginia” by John Smith Identified Elements of Exploration Narrative Evaluated: Bias of Author based on textual evidence

Exploration Narrative Fact-Based, but subjective impressions An author's description of his experience seeing an unfamiliar place. Subjective look at a place through the eyes of the author. While travel guides inform, exploration narratives describe and entertain. Uses imagery to describe the setting

Narrative Non-Fiction Records information about the writer’s own travels to an unfamiliar place – objective reports. Tells about real people, places, objects and events Records daily events and personal observations

Today We will examine another narrative selection Reading: “Journey through Texas” Author: Alvar Nunez Cabeza De Vaca About the Selection: Cabeza De Vaca was a Spanish Adventurer whose views and beliefs were altered by his experiences living with Native Americans. This narrative describes his journey to Mexico City through what is now known as Texas.

Reading A Journey Through Texas Page: 42-46 When Finished: Based on the language used, what is the purpose of this written account? How do you know? Use one quote to support your answer.

Compare and Contrast GREEN & RED: Find 3 Examples from “Journey through Texas” that support its place as a Non-fiction Narrative Blue & Yellow: Review John Smith’s Account p. 70-75 Find 3 Examples that support its place as an Exploration Narrative

Exit Slip Using your comparisons between Smith & Cabeza De Vaca: Which narrator do you believe was more reliable? Explain your reasoning using at least 2 specific examples from the text to support your argument. Remember to provide the page number.