MagellanApril 27, 1521

E.Q.: Was Magellan worth defending?

Captain of a fleet1st to sail around the world

Drama…even in 1521!

What makes a strong leader?

Which three qualities do you think is most important for leading a crew around the world?– Integrity– Fearlessness– Navigational skills – Love of country– Emotional stability– Concern for crew – Dedication to task– Firm disciplineExplain why you chose these three qualities.

Write your own ideas down…

Time, Place, and Story…• Time:

– Review the timeline with your partner

– Be prepared to answer questions using this evidence

• Place:– Find: Spain, the Strait of

Magellan, Philippines• Story

– Let’s read the Background Essay

Vocabulary to know:cartography

strait

hardtackmutiny

armada

Background Essay1. Read the 7 paragraph essay. 2. For each paragraph, write a one sentence

summary.3. Write these answers on the index card so that I

can tell what the question asked. 1. So far, what do you think about defending Magellan?

Should his crew done something to defend him or not? Include your reasoning.

2. Why do you think his crew didn’t defend him?

4. Start your homework: Background Essay Questions

Write a paragraph summary…

• Use the seven sentences you wrote for the Background Essay

How long did it take to complete the entire voyage?

What would explain the 8 month gap between the mutiny at San Julian and the navigation of the Strait of Magellan?

What was the course of the voyage after Magellan’s death? How might you use this document to

argue that Magellan was worth defending?How might you use this document

to argue that Magellan was not worth defending?

Why did the captains of three ships rebel against Magellan?

Why do you think Magellan responded to the mutiny the way he did?

What is the definition of “decapitation”? What is the definition of “Quartering”?

How might you use this document to argue that Magellan was worth defending?

How might you use this document to argue that Magellan was not worth defending?

What two oceans are connected by the strait?

According to the map, about how many miles long is the strait?

What could explain why it took Magellan 38 days to navigate this strait?

How did Magellan use taste to find his way through the strait?

How might you use this document to argue for defending Magellan?

How might you use the document to argue against defending Magellan?

What did the sailors eat? Why did their food supplies run low?

According to Pigafetta, what was the worst misfortune about crossing the Pacific?

As a crewmember, how might you feel about Magellan during this part of the voyage?

How can you use this document to argue that Magellan was worth defending?

How can you use this document to argue that Magellan was not worth defending?

What were the artist’s intentions in his portrayal of Magellan’s death?

How had Magellan’s goals changed by the time he reached the Philippines?

How long did the Battle of Mactan last? How did it end?

How can you use this document to argue that Magellan was worth defending?

How can you use this document to argue that Magellan was not worth defending?

Independent response:1.Create a T chart for “defending” and “not defending” Magellan2.Fill in as many pieces of evidence to support each category as you can.

Group Response:1.Create a presentation of some sort either defending or not defending Magellan. 2.This can be: a poster, a children’s book, a reader’s theatre, a play, or???