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Monday January 10, 2022

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10 questions
Learning about the Powatan Tribe:
Our next novel is Blood on the River. Before we begin it is imperative that we have a clear understanding
of the Powhatan tribe. In today's lesson you will watch a documentary. During this time make sure that you are paying attention and that you answer the questions that follow.

Today's work is completely independent. Make sure to have the following materials listed below. This assignment is due before you leave. (Make sure to press the submit button at the end)

Materials Needed:
Chromebook + Charger
Headphones
Resource Folder
Pen/Pencil
Do you recognize this Disney Princess?
Pocahontas was born into the Powhatan tribe. Throughout this unit we will learn the true story of the Powhatan tribe and how they were greatly impacted by the English settlers.
Launch:
Watch the following trailer. Do you believe that the Disney version of Pocahontas will be an accurate depiction (example) of the true story of the Powahtan tribe?

Criteria For Success:
  1. You must answer the question.
  2. Must write in complete sentences
  3. Answer must be 3-5 sentences long


5

Answer the question here.

Learn:
We will begin by reading an article. As you read look for key points and details that help you to better understand the Powhatan tribe.
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5

What are 3 things you learned from the article?
(Write in complete sentences)

10

Summarize the article here. (Remember, a summary includes: Beginning + Middle + End + Characters + Setting).

Now that we have watched the Disney Trailer of Pocahantas as well as read an article about the Powhtan tribe we will watch a documentary. During this time, make sure to complete the following Venn diagram.

Non-Negotiables:
You must include 4 points for both the documentary as well as the article you read above. In the Similarities section you will identify at least 2 things they both have in common.
1

What are 3 new things you learned about the Powhatan tribe?

1

Complete the Venn Diagram below.

Land:
As we prepare to close out today's lesson read the following epigrah. And answer the question that follows.

"In the time of the first planting of corn there will come a tribe from the bay of the Chesapeake. This tribe will build their longhouses on the land of the Powhatan. They will hunt and fish and plant on the land of the Powhatan. Three times the Powhatan will rise up against this tribe. The first battle will end and the Powhatan will be victorious. But the tribe will grow strong again. The Powhatan will rise up. The second battle will end and the Powhatan will be victorious. But the tribe will grow strong once more. The third battle will be long and filled with bloodshed. By the end of this battle, the Powhatan kingdom will be no more."-Prophecy delivered to Chief Powhatan, ruler of the Powhatan empire
1

The epigraph above is located at the beginning of Blood on the River. The quote was written by the ruler of the Powhatan tribe. What makes this epigraph significant? Why do you think Blood on the River begins like this?

Wrap:
Answer the following 4-3-2-1 question below.
1

What are 4 things that interest you the most about the Powhatan tribe?

1

What are 3 things you can infer will happen in Blood on the River?

1

What are 2 questions you may still have?

1

What is 1 way that the Disney story of Pocahantas different from the documentary?