Narrative Writing Assignment: After the Disaster Journal Entries

In this assignment, you'll create a story about survival and recovery after a natural disaster. Focus on how different systems of government and economy can help people rebuild their lives. Use the provided rubric to guide your writing.

In your first Journal Entry, describe the natural disaster and its immediate impact on society. Introduce at least three characters who will play a role in the story. The main focus of this first entry is choosing a form of government for your new society after the disaster. You must answer these questions: 1.) How are decisions made in their chosen government? (Who makes decisions?) 2.) Who has the power in the government? 3.) Explain the role of the citizen in Government during a Natural Disaster

In the second journal entry , explain the economic system you established to manage the crisis. Describe the roles your characters play in this new system and how it relates to the government. Make sure your answer these questions: 1.) How are the economic questions of 1-what to produce, 2-how to produce, and 3-for whom to produce answered? 2.) Who controls the means of production? (Government, Citizens, Mix?) 3.) What resources are used in your scenario?

In your 3rd and final journal entry, show how the government and economic systems help society to rebuild and prosper. Show the outcomes for your characters. Make sure your entry : 1.) Describe qualities of life that show evidence of your government’s success 2.) Describe qualities that show a strong economy 3.) Evidence that demonstrates the general welfare of citizens