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In the sixth week of the class, we read and discussed Mary R…

In the sixth week of the class, we read and discussed Mary Rowlandson and Anne Bradstreet. Write a paragraph that addresses the following: Identify similarities and differences in these two women. Explain what those similarities and differences reveal  Time Management: Watch the clock! Don’t go over 20 minutes while answering this question, or else you might not have time to finish the rest of the test.  Grading Guidelines You must use specifics and examples, along with thoughtful analysis, when you present your understanding of the readings. You must write your answer in the form of a unified paragraph.  

In the third and fourth weeks of the course, we read Messeng…

In the third and fourth weeks of the course, we read Messengers of the Wind, edited by Jane Katz. Pretend Mr. Thompson, our new history instructor, is teaching a short unit on Native American women, and he has approached you about giving a short speech to his class about Jane Katz’s book. He has asked that your speech include the following: a brief summary of the book that includes a description of the way it is organized and its main theme(s) a description of your favorite story in the book your ideas about how the book might be important for a student studying Native American history Write a paragraph that you could deliver as the speech Mr. Thompson has asked you to make. Time Management: Watch the clock! Don’t go over 20 minutes while answering this question, or else you might not have time to finish the rest of the test.  Grading Guidelines You must meet all of the guidelines listed You must use specifics and examples, along with thoughtful analysis. You must write your answer in the form of a unified paragraph.