Take your reader through a day in the life. The purpose of these items is to bring your written story to life, to enable your readers to see, touch, hear, and possibly even smell and taste things which were part of your existance. As you learn about your role, share your findings with others in the class. You will use various rubrics to evaluate and give feedback to your peers on their project and to self-evaluate your work product. You have learned that the world of a medieval village is very different from that of the 21st century city of Burlington. . .
Many people study the past to discover possible reasons for our current actions and problems.
Through reading personal records as well as formal records, we can discover the influences that have shaped our lives. We can come to understand why people have certain beliefs, fears, or goals. Sometimes, we can even begin to appreciate what we face in our 'modern' society. Think about it.