The Real Jamestown When? Where? Who?

What does our textbook say about Pocahontas saving John Smith? Page 159 In 1607, members of the Powhatan tribe captured John Smith and took him to Chief Powhatan. Smith believed that he was going to be killed, but Pocahontas kept him from being harmed. This famous event was probably just acted out as ceremony, but no one is sure.

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What does the textbook say about the first winter of Jamestown? Page 156 Jamestown was a poor choice for a settlement. The swampy land was not good for farming. The colonists had no interest in farming anyway. Most came to Virginia to find gold and get rich. No one bothered to plant or gather food. More than half the colonists died the first year.

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Key Vocabulary Courtiers- people who are part of the royal court Entreaty- an earnest request Savages- Native Americans Proportions – a part or share of the whole

The Task Break into groups of 4 or five and read an excerpt of John Smith’s book. Write a 2-5 sentence summary on chart paper. Draw an illustration of the main event! You will have min. If you finish early, you may read the other exert as a group!

Exit Card Three things you learned Two questions you have One more thing you would like to know more about…