Name____________________________Date________________Grade_________
Traveling to Colonial Maryland
Objective:
Writing to Inform - Compare and contrast travel in the colonial era
with present day travel.
Directions:
After reading the account of the sea
voyage from England to Colonial Maryland, think about how that same
journey might be different in today's time.
Write several paragraphs explaining how this experience has changed over
the years.
As you organize your thoughts, you might want to consider the following
ideas:
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What form of transportation would I most likely be using today?
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How long would the journey take?
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Would the trip be likely to be a pleasant one?
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Is it likely I would be moving from England to America alone or with
my family?
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How would you pay for your ticket today as compared to colonial times?
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Once I arrive in present day Maryland, is it probable I would be a tobacco
farmer?
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What job was a colonial newcomer
likely to have? Is it the same today? Explain.