1. Quick Write On a separate sheet of paper. LOOSE LEAF! I want you to pretend that you are a Roanoke colonist traveling to the New World. Describe what you see, how you feel, what will this journey be like. Why are you taking this journey? What hardships will you face? Be creative, 5- 8 minutes for this task.

2. The Lost Colony of Roanoke 1585-1590

3. Sir Humphrey Gilbert In 1553, Gilbert discovers a part of Newfoundland Claims it for Queen Elizabeth I Died at sea

4. Sir Walter Raleigh Given permission to claim land in North America Claims Roanoke Island in the name of Queen Elizabeth I

5. Roanoke Colony – Attempt #1 1585, 100 men were sent to colonize Roanoke Colony Things were so rough during the winter, they returned to England. What hardships do you think they faced?

6. Roanoke Colony – Attempt #2 1587, Raleigh sends another group of settlers 91 men, 17 women, and 9 children Lead by John White Needed supplies, White returns to England

7. White Returns… War broke out between Spain and England and White could not get back until 3 years later Colony was deserted of all inhabitants The only clue was the word “Croatoan” carved on a gatepost

8. And they were never seen again… What do you think happened to them?

9. Quick Write On that same sheet of loose leaf paper I want to you to become a historian. With what we have learned here today about the “Lost Colony” of Roanoke, tell me your opinion of what you think happened to the colonists. WRITE WRITE WRITE until you cannot write anymore. Tell me what you think? SKY IS THE LIMIT!!!