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Pedro Alvares Cabral was appointed commander of a fleet of 13 ships and 1,500 men by King Manuel of Portugal. Cabral's objective was to follow the route of Vasco da Gama to India to trade for valuable spices and spread Christianity wherever he went. In his journal entry, Cabral describes setting sail as the commander of the fleet, enjoying the ocean spray on his face, but also worrying about his men developing malnutrition because he did not stock enough food for the long voyage. Cabral maintains optimism that future voyages will turn out better.

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Explorer's Log Worksheet

Pedro Alvares Cabral was appointed commander of a fleet of 13 ships and 1,500 men by King Manuel of Portugal. Cabral's objective was to follow the route of Vasco da Gama to India to trade for valuable spices and spread Christianity wherever he went. In his journal entry, Cabral describes setting sail as the commander of the fleet, enjoying the ocean spray on his face, but also worrying about his men developing malnutrition because he did not stock enough food for the long voyage. Cabral maintains optimism that future voyages will turn out better.

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Name: Explorer:

Explorers Weebly Project: Explorer Log


Role:
(Whos writing?)
EXPLORER NAME

Audience:
(Who is reading this?)

Format:
(How are you writing?)

Topic:
(What are writing about?)

Future generations

Journal Entry

Life at sea and your journey to the New World

SAMPLE ENTRY APRIL 9, 1500: Explorers Log

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My name is Pedro Alvares Cabral. I am going on an expedition for King Manuel of Portugal. He appointed me commander of a fleet of 13 ships and 1,500 men. I am going to follow the route of Vasco da Gama to India and return with valuable spices. My objective is to spread the word of god wherever I go. I have never sailed before, but King Manuel trusts me and knows I can succeed. The wind has picked up these last few days and we are moving faster than ever. Right now I am standing on the deck staring down at the enchanting ocean and letting the ocean splash in my face, wondering what adventures lie ahead. I hope we hit land soon because many of my men already suffer from malnutrition and the rest fear of it. I didn't stock enough food, we only bought . But what ever happens I will keep my spirits high and hope for better results next time.

Pedro

EXPLORERS LOG: DRAFT ONE

CHECK LIST
My entry answers the following questions: Whos sending you? Where are you going? Why are you going? How do you feel? Nervous? Excited? My entry Is written from my explorers point of view Uses I statements Uses present tense verbs Is at least 5 sentences long Uses at least 2 facts from my research

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