We are going to read the passage “Back in Time: The National Road” together.
We are then going to look at 9 essays together and you are going to try and guess what their grade was.
If you get at least 7 correct, you will get candy.
If you manage to get all 9 correct, you will be exempt from the practice essay we are writing next class period.
Charles: Many people today enjoy traveling on the National Road because of its history and its beauty. Some of the reasons of why people travel to a place is because it is historical or its beautiful and the Nation Road is both! The National Road is one of the oldest roads in United states and it was bulit to bring our country together, "It was the first federally funded road in U.S. history. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson believed that a trans-Appalachian road was necessary for unifying the young country."( paragraph 1). The National road is also beautiful and since it was build before cars, its one of the few roads today that we can slow down and truly take in the sights," We scurry along at a hurried pace today, but when we want to relax,take our time, and see some sights, we once again travel the National Road."(paragraph 7". Many people have enjoyed seeing the National Road while learning about its history
Jennifer: Travelers enjoy usign the National Road today because they believed that it would connect the young country. They also build it for the mail coaches to began using the road for trading or bringing food. Quicker arrival time. Life was less stressful and slower.
Timmy:In the story Back In Time: The National Road. It's a very old historic place where people can drive to and stay in the loding called tollhouses or tollgates. When they want to get away from the busy fast pace life we live in now. "We scurry along a hurried pace today, but when we want to realx, take our time and see some sights, we once again travel The National Road"(Longfellow7). You can see even though The National Road is historically old it still holds that peace, that many people look for when tired of the loud fast pace world we live in.
Arjun: Travelers today enjoy using the National Road today to reminisce about the nostalgia they had has children traveling down the National Road. We see this in the text when they say " As adults we nostalgically seek them out for photographing." Another piece of evidence we see in the text that answers my thesis is when they say " A drive through National Road towwns usually reveals one of these markers,such as the one standing by the historic Red Brick Tavern in Lafayette, Ohio." As you can see these pieces of evidence help the reader undertand that travellers now a day reminisce about their past as children as they go down the National road with their children.
Sonita: The National Road is a significant piece of American History. The road was built to signify unity in the young country of America. Many people travel vast distances to see the road firsthand. In accordance, The National Road is enjoyable for many people now, due to its rich history and relaxing scenic pleasure. To start, The National Road was built between 1811 and 1834. Although it is very old, many of the roads are still intact. This compells people toward the destination because the road shows us how our ancestors used their ingenuity to make America a more unified nation. This can be shown when the Author says that "George Washington and Thomas Jefferson believed that a trans-Appalachian road was necessary for unifying the young country"(Longfellow 1). This piece of evidence shows us that our ancestors were thinking about future of their Nation which can be appreciated by all people around the world, then and now. Secondly, The National Road can be used as way to ease our minds and appreciate the beauty of the land. The National Road extends all-throughout America and holds many pieces of historical value that people can capture and use to enjoy the peacefulness. This can be proved when the Author states that "However, now when we want to have a relaxing journey with some history thrown in, we again travel the National Road"(Longfellow 4). This piece of evidence emphasizes the fact that the road is not just for transportation, but a way to relax and encompass all of the rich history displayed in front of us. Finally, The National Road is used for many purposes such as transportation, shipment, and tourism. Moreover, people enjoy traveling through the road for its rich history and relaxing scenic pleasure.
1. Charles: B
2. Jennifer: D
3. Timmy: A
4. Arjun: C
5. Sonita: A
Courtney: Mail coaches began using the road. Thousands moved west in covered wagons, and stage coaches traveled the road, keeping to regular schedules. European ancestors continued that tradition here in America. These markers tell travelrs how far they are from ther destination and were an important icon in early National Road Travel. The emphasis was an faster cars and quicker arrival time.
Carlos: In the selection "Back in Time: The National Road", the National Road was built between 1811 and 1834 it was built by George Wahington and Thomas Jefferson.It connects Cumberland, Maryland, to the Ohio River. Many people come to visit the National Road. Tourists come from all the other states to see and enjoy the National Road, they enjoy because it has the villages that didn't change overtime. Another reason why they enjoy visiting it is becase of the Europen tradition of mile markers. "Original towns and villages are found along the the National Road, many barely touched by the passing of time." "Travelers and drovers, westward bound, crowded the inns and taverns along the route." (Longfellow 3). This contributes to the fact that the travelers enjoy, because it shows old stuff of their culture. "These markers tell travelers how far they are from their destination and were an important icon in early National Road travel"(Longfellow 3). This illustrates that travelers like to see how far they are from the distination, and because it a tradition passed down from europe which is the mile markers. This conculudes, that National Road is very popualar. It served alot and helped alot in this country. Travelers really enjoy and have fun when they are visting the National Road. They enjoy because of the cluture it has in it.
Tabia: In the article, "Back in Time: The National Road," by Rickie Longfellow, traveleres now enjoy using the National Road when they want a nice and relaxing trip with history mixed in. Life is a lot more fast paced now, so most people usually don't use the National Road. For those who do though, it's usually when they are trying to have a relaxed trip. The article says, "When we want to relax, take our time, and see some sights, we once again travel ro the National Road" (Longfellow 7). So, using the National Road isn't so much used as a mean of convenience, but rather an experience that brings you back to the old, slower paced times. Another reason people still use the old National Road is because of its history. As the article says, "However, now when we want to have a relaxing journey with some history thrown in, we again travel the National Road"(Longfellow 4). Since a lot of the National Road and some surronding area remains unchanged, people use it to see the history of America, capturing the old buildings, the stone mile markers, and even old brick schoolhouses. The old National Road is not used for convenice by people nowadays with the more fast paced life, however people still use it. The reasons it is still used varies from relaxation to viewing its history.
Xavier: The national road also known as route 40 is one of the oldest roads to this day torist really like driving on that road for many reason and i will explain a few of them now. One of the reason tourists like traveling on this road is because of all the historical symbols that there is on the highway. People back then used mile markers so today you know how far you have left on your journey. " mile markers have been used in Europe for more than 2,000 years, and our European ancestors continued that tradition here in america. These markers tell travelers how far they are from their destination and were an important icon in early National Road travel". This shows that the people back then put thos mile markers and icon for people using the road in the future. Next another reason why tourists like traveling this road is because they get to go through all the towns the highway was built through. "A drive through National Road towns usually reveals one of these markers, suach as the one standing by the historic red brick tavern in lafayette, ohio". Theis shows that ther historical markers in towns the highway went through.
6. Courtney: D
7. Carlos: B
8. Tabia: A
9. Xavier: C
Hint: there is no grade represented twice
Score has to be 0-9.
1. Charles: B
2. Jennifer: D
3. Timmy: A
4. Arjun: C
5. Sonita: A
6. Courtney: F
7. Carlos: E
8. Tabia: G
9. Xavier: H
Who got a score of 0:
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Who got a score of 3:
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Who got a score of 8:
Who got a score of 9:
0: Courtney
1: Jennifer
2: Carlos
3: Tabia
4: Arjun
5: Sonita
6: Xavier
7: Charles
8: Timmy
9: N/A
None of the scores scored 1 and 3 and score of 9 is supposed to be score 10
0: Courtney
2: Jennifer
4: Carlos
5: Tabia
7: Arjun
6: Sonita
8: Xavier
1: Charles
3: Timmy
9: N/A