Oregon Trail Reflection

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Write a reflection based upon your experience playing the Oregon Trail. Answer the following questions in paragraph form. Make sure to date your entry.

Did you like the game? What did you like/not like? How does it compare to video game you play today?
Yes i did like the game, it was really interesting! I hope we can play it again sometime i almost made it to the city but then josie and Lilly got snake bites then josie broke her arm and then scotty lilly and josie all ended up dying and a few minutes later i ended up dying…. But other wise i really enjoyed it and i think everyone else did too!

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