2. introduction
Did you know that a story can be different depending on who is telling it?
Did you ever wonder what the story of a Native American would sound like if they were telling it? How might that same story be different if a European told it?
Today we are going to read a story that will help us answer some of these questions.

3. BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE What do you already know about Indians?
What do you already know about Christopher Columbus?
Compare answers with your face partner!
Answer question number #3 on notes before going to next slide!

4. How do we learn about the past by reading different types of stories?
Point of view
An author writes from a certain perspective or point of view when telling a story.
Point of view refers to who tells us a story and how it is told. What we know and how we feel about the events in a story are shaped by the author’s point of view.
As we read Encounter, decide which point of view the author takes when telling the story. Ask yourself, “Why do you think the author is writing from this particular point of view?”
Essential Question
How do we learn about the past by reading different types of stories?

5. Before Reading
Have you ever experienced a situation when someone didn’t listen to you or believe what you were saying because they thought you were too young? Share your experience by writing a paragraph on your Encounter Notes under #4. Remember to explain the event and include how you felt.

6. Before Reading
Look at the illustrations on the cover of the book. Who are the people? What else do you notice about the illustrations?
What do you think the title Encounter means?
Based on the title and pictures, what do you think this story will be about?
Record your predictions under question #5 on your notes!

7. ENCOUNTER BOOK TRAILER
Please watch the following video.
How have your predictions changed?
What does this video make you feel?

8. During Reading
Read pages 1-15 in Encounter. What items did the Taino tribe and the Europeans trade? Make a list of the items the Taino gave to the Europeans and then list the items the Europeans gave to the Taino Record your list under #6 on your notes!
#7: Why do you think the Taino gave the Europeans valuable gifts but not did receive equal gifts in return? What were the Europeans most interested in? Click on the site below if you are unsure.

9. During Reading
At one point in the story, the young boy goes to his Zemis and asks it for help.
What is a Zemis? Visit this website to find out what it is and why it was used in the story.
What is a Zemis?
Record your answers under #8 on your notes!
*Why does the young Taino boy keep telling his people not to welcome the Europeans? Why is he so afraid?

10. During reading
Let’s check our prediction sheet to see if we need to make any changes now that we are reading the story. Answer the questions below to help you revisit and/or revise your original predictions.
Who is the European’s leader? How do you know? Use information from the story to confirm or defend your predictions.
Why do you think the author chose the title Encounter for this book? How has your original title prediction changed?
So far are your predictions about the story accurate? What is different and why? Put a check mark next to your predictions that stayed the same.

11. COLUMBUS ‘ JOURNAL Utilizing the Native Labor Force
After we read the journal as a class, answer question #9 on your notes.
You will share your responses with your shoulder partner!

12. COMPARE AND CONTRAST: the taino and christopher columbus

13. Brain dump! Think of ONE NEW QUESTION you have about the Taino Tribe
Think of ONE NEW QUESTION you have about Christopher Columbus
Click on the following link depending on your block and post your questions. Double click on the wall to type!
Block 1
Block 2
Block 4
Please keep your post “Anonymous”

14. FREE WRITE
Click on the following link to answer the FREE WRITE question for the day
The room number is:

15. After Reading: LETTER
Look closely at the picture on the last page. What do you notice about this picture? How is it different from the other pictures in the story? Consider the character, his facial expression, the setting and the background.
Using the information on the last page, write a letter that the old man would give to his children or grandchildren. The letter should include the following:
1. The lesson that the old man learned in the story .
2. His thoughts and feelings about Columbus and his men.
3. What the old man would do differently if he had the
chance to relive the experience.
4. His hopes and dreams for future generations.
This letter must be detailed and in complete sentences. You may illustrate the letter if you wish.

16. After Reading: I AM POEM
Point of view refers to who tells us a story and how it is told. Now it’s your turn to become a character from the story and inform the reader of their point of view.
Create an “I AM” poem from the point of view of one of the following:
The old man
Christopher Columbus
One of the Europeans
One of the Taino tribe
Click here for an “I AM” Poem Template!
Your “I AM” Poem must be illustrated to represent the character you are wrote about!

17. AFTER READING: COMIC STRIP
Create a comic strip to depict your understanding of the first encounter of the Taino Indians and the Europeans.
This comic strip should show both perspectives of the event.
The comic strip must include 6 frames
The illustrations must be colored and detailed.
The comic strip must include speech bubbles!

18. Beyond Reading Create your own Zemis!
The Zemis played an important role in the Taino culture and dream interpretation. You already researched what a Zemis is and why it was used in the story. Now it’s your turn to create a Zemis that you can turn to in time of need.
Using the Artist’s Workshop format, research the websites below to construct a Zemis of your own. Remember to include a 3-4 sentence explanation of what you would use your Zemis for and how it can help you when you need advice.
Create a Zemis
My own Zemis

19. Beyond reading
These websites can be used to answer the questions students posted on the Wall Wisher about the Taino tribe and Christopher Columbus!
Christopher Columbus
Taino Tribe

20. Before Reading During Reading After Reading Beyond Reading 3 Advanced2
Proficient 1
Basic
Before Reading
Building and Activating Background Knowledge
Describes the situation in detail and includes an explanation of the event and personal feelings.
Prediction is accurate, uses complete sentences and supports prediction with 2-3 pieces of evidence from text.
Adequately describes the situation in detail and includes an explanation of the event and feelings.
Prediction is accurate, uses complete sentences, but prediction may not be supported with evidence from the text.
Briefly writes about the situation and may or may not include an explanation of the event and/or feelings.
Prediction is somewhat accurate, does not use complete sentences and has insufficient or incorrect evidence from the text.
During Reading
Reading and Responding
Lists 3-5 items on T-Chart
Checks predictions and revises If necessary
Researches info on the Zemis and explains what it is and why it is used in the story
Lists 2-4 items on T-Chart
Checks predictions and revises if necessary
Researches info on the Zemis and briefly explains what it is or why it is used in the story
Lists 1 or 2 items on T-Chart
Does not check or revise predictions
Researches info on the Zemis and lists 1 or 2 facts but does not explain what is it/why used
After Reading
Thinking more deeply and revisiting the text.
Follows the steps of the letter generator, correctly formats letter, and includes all criteria for the body of the letter. Letter is organized with specific details.
I AM poem is from a character’s point of view, uses descriptive words, and retells events from the story.
Follows the steps of the letter generator, formats the letter, and includes some criteria for the body of the letter. Letter is organized with some specific details.
I AM poem is from a character’s point of view and retells events from the story.
Follows the steps of the letter generator, format of letter is incorrect or incomplete, and is missing most of the criteria for the letter. Letter is unorganized with mostly general details.
I AM poem is not from a character’s point of view, contains no description or retelling of events.
Beyond Reading
Going beyond the text
Zemis is creative and colorful including a 3-4 sentence description.
Generated a total of 6 questions about Columbus and the Taino tribe, including answers to the questions.
Zemis is creative, contains some color, and includes a 2-3 sentence description.
Generated 3-6 questions about either Columbus or the Taino tribe, and included a few answers to the questions.
Zemis is drawn and does not contain any color, along with an incomplete description.
Listed 3 questions about Columbus and the Taino tribe. Did not include answers to the questions.

21. Credits http://www.zemi.com/what_is_zemi.html
Encounter by Jane Yolen
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22. Credits
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