My Paragraph:

The sport called “lacrosse” dates all the way back to early 1100’s, making it Canada’s oldest team sport. One of the main forms we know today, field lacrosse, was developed between the 1840′, and 1870’s. It was mostly developed by British Canadians living in or near Montreal, but also in neighboring provinces. Things started to really change when the Mohawk got involved. They changed the equipment and rules of the game to demand more speed, endurance, and physical toughness. The new rules also encouraged more passing and “scientific” positional play. Once fully developed, the Canadians shared the game to the United States, the United Kingdom, and some other countries part of the British Empire. After it’s century long development towards it’s current form, it officially became a springtime sport for cities and colleges.

AI Paragraph:

Lacrosse, deeply rooted in Indigenous culture, boasts a rich history spanning centuries. Originating among Native American tribes, particularly the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) nations, lacrosse held profound cultural significance, often played to resolve conflicts, honor spirits, and strengthen communities. The game’s early forms varied widely, with some games involving hundreds of players and spanning vast distances. European settlers encountered lacrosse in the 17th century, adopting and adapting the game to suit their own purposes. By the 19th century, lacrosse had evolved into a structured sport, with standardized rules and organized competitions emerging in Canada and the United States. Today, lacrosse continues to thrive as a dynamic sport, deeply rooted in tradition yet embracing modern innovations.

Reflection:

I don’t have much experience with ai, but overall it’s pretty straight forward. The information in the paragraph is accurate. I used Wikipedia, school databases, and google searches to find out. I think this exercise was useful because ai can give you ideas and prompts to start your writing, and can be an example on how to make your writing more clear and informational. I did expect a lot of points on Indigenous culture and Canada as a whole because that’s where the game originated.