Students record the questions in their notes. Information responding to these questions may be recorded on the chart provided on Impact of the Church on Life in New France , Appendix 3.1. These announcements are often composed of a picture, a short biography, and a review of the person's accomplishments and contributions. These announcements are usually found in the business section of the paper. Provide samples of promotion announcements from the local paper for students read.
Students research religious leaders of New France and the groups to which they belonged.
Following the current newspaper format, students compose a promotion announcement for the newspaper. The announcement should include a picture of the person, a short biography, and the key impact of the individual's life. Students refer to the map of Aboriginal and French settlement patterns provided in Activity 1 and an atlas in order to locate Ste. Marie Among the Hurons at Penetanguishene, Ontario. In small groups, students discuss the importance of the location with regard to physical features and its relationship with the Aboriginal peoples.