1. Read "60 Years of Risk Takers." While reading, assess how the people profiles in this article created turning points in history, and trace how their actions affected others
(Person/Turning Point/Influence chart).
2. From the first three and then from the second three, write a brief summary of the main ideas from TWO of the profiles.
3. Decide which of the historical figures you believe to be the most significant, based on the evidence presented in the article. Write a well-written paragraph using 2-3 pieces of evidence with supporting commentary using the following topic sentence: ________ is the most significant/influential of the "risk takers."
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(Person/Turning Point/Influence chart).
2. From the first three and then from the second three, write a brief summary of the main ideas from TWO of the profiles.
3. Decide which of the historical figures you believe to be the most significant, based on the evidence presented in the article. Write a well-written paragraph using 2-3 pieces of evidence with supporting commentary using the following topic sentence: ________ is the most significant/influential of the "risk takers."
To access the textbook online, use the following link: http://www.glencoe.com/ose/showbook.php?access_code=C36B87E846&isbn=9780078456053http://www.glencoe.com/ose/showbook.php?access_code=C36B87E846&isbn=9780078456053.
You will need to enter to correct page numbers to access the story.