What do you know about the author that may shape his/her perspective and bias?

Topic: Primary Source Reading: Wenamen’s Journey

Students will write a 500-750 word, double spaced, one-inch margin, Times New Roman, 12 point font paper that answers the following questions:

Who is the author of the primary source? What do you know about the author that may shape his/her perspective and bias?

Who is the intended audience of the primary source?

Where and when was the primary source published or created?

Describe the historical context and give a brief summary. What was happening during this event or time period?

Why did the author write the document?