STEPS 1 & 2

Step 1
Complete the chart “For or Against Isolation Policies?” to establish your opinions.  Refer to the key items of the National Seclusion Policy to understand the controls place on the interaction between Japanese and foreigners.

Step 2
Once you have clarified your ideas, write your journal entry on the Diary page
Here is a sample of a diary entry and a sample of a journal.  Read them to become familiar with how they are written.
http://www.onlineguide.learnalberta.ca/content-og/ssbi/pdf/geniemacleodsdiary_bi.pdf;
http://www.onlineguide.learnalberta.ca/content-og/ssbi/pdf/geraldkeegansjournal_bi.pdf;

Self-Reflection
After writing your diary entry or journal take some time to self reflect. Carefully edit your historical writing to ensure it is as authentic as possible.  If not, go back and revise as necessary
Make sure you:

  • are historically accurate about the effects of the Isolationist Policies
  • provide specific details about your group and the Isolationist Policies
  • show insight into your assigned group’s perspective on the Isolationist Policies