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Content Objective: I will be able to explore historical misconceptions on the legend of Pocahontas.

Standard Objective: I will be able to cite the textual evidence that best supports a given claim or point.

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Warm Up: Please answer the following questions based on your personal experiences and ideas.

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Have you ever seen the Disney movie “Pocahontas”?

Yes, I love Pocahontas!

Yes, but I'm not a big fan.

No, but now I want to go watch it!

Nah.

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There are many challenges to studying the history of Native Americans! Discuss and rank which ones might make it most difficult to understand what truly happened.
Note: There are no right or wrong answers here! The purpose of this question is to discuss*.

Bias in Primary Sources
Bias in Secondary Sources
Lack of Written Records
Lack of Native American Perspectives

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Please rate how well you understood the Unit 0.4 Homework: True Story of Pocahontas reading on a scale from 1 to 4. If you have any questions, drop them in the "Show Your Work" area.

0 - I need to make time tonight to complete the homework.

1 - I do not understand the readings yet.

2 - I need to re-read.

3 - I can understand the readings on my own.

4 - I can explain the readings to someone else.

Building Knowledge Together: Last class, we learned about the English settlement of Jamestown, but Native Americans were here first! In history, we gather both primary and secondary sources to understand what actually happened as clearly as we can.

Obavezno

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Obavezno

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Applying Knowledge: Let's review the homework and determine what actually happened between Pocahontas, John Smith, the Powhatan people, and the Jamestown colonists.

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What is actually true about the scene from Disney's 1995 movie, Pocahontas? Use last night's reading to determine in your groups!

Pocahontas was only 10 when John Smith arrived in Jamestown.
Pocahontas and her father had a special love and respect for one another.
Pocahontas and John Smith had a special love and respect for one another.
Captain John Smith was an adventurer who likely was looking to make a name for himself.
John Smith's life was not in danger so he did not need saving.
Chief Powhatan tried to kill the love of his daughter's life: John Smith.
Captain John Smith was an Englishman of high social status.
The Powhatan people were trying to create an alliance with English settlers like John Smith.
The Powhatan people were trying to destroy the English settlers.

Factual
Mythical

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Exit Ticket: Given the differences between the 1995 Disney version of Pocahontas and they primary source from Unit 0.4 Homework, how can we determine what actually happened?
In other words, how do historians validate primary sources and determine historical truth?

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Exit Ticket: Please rate how well you understood today's lesson on a scale from 1 to 4:

1- I need to seek out extra help from someone else.

2 - I need to find resources and relearn on my own.

3 - I understood the lesson on my own, and should pass on the knowledge!

4 - I was able to successfully explain and help someone else’s understanding.

Unit 0.5 Classwork: The Legend of Pocahontas

Warm Up: Please answer the following questions based on your personal experiences and ideas.

Building Knowledge Together: Last class, we learned about the English settlement of Jamestown, but Native Americans were here first! In history, we gather both primary and secondary sources to understand what actually happened as clearly as we can.

Applying Knowledge: Let's review the homework and determine what actually happened between Pocahontas, John Smith, the Powhatan people, and the Jamestown colonists.

Unit 0.5 Classwork: The Legend of Pocahontas

Warm Up: Please answer the following questions based on your personal experiences and ideas.

Have you ever seen the Disney movie “Pocahontas”?

There are many challenges to studying the history of Native Americans! Discuss and rank which ones might make it most difficult to understand what truly happened.
Note: There are no right or wrong answers here! The purpose of this question is to discuss*.

Please rate how well you understood the Unit 0.4 Homework: True Story of Pocahontas reading on a scale from 1 to 4. If you have any questions, drop them in the "Show Your Work" area.

Building Knowledge Together: Last class, we learned about the English settlement of Jamestown, but Native Americans were here first! In history, we gather both primary and secondary sources to understand what actually happened as clearly as we can.

Applying Knowledge: Let's review the homework and determine what actually happened between Pocahontas, John Smith, the Powhatan people, and the Jamestown colonists.

What is actually true about the scene from Disney's 1995 movie, Pocahontas? Use last night's reading to determine in your groups!

Exit Ticket: Given the differences between the 1995 Disney version of Pocahontas and they primary source from Unit 0.4 Homework, how can we determine what actually happened?
In other words, how do historians validate primary sources and determine historical truth?

Exit Ticket: Please rate how well you understood today's lesson on a scale from 1 to 4:

Have you ever seen the Disney movie “Pocahontas”?

There are many challenges to studying the history of Native Americans! Discuss and rank which ones might make it most difficult to understand what truly happened.
Note: There are no right or wrong answers here! The purpose of this question is to discuss*.

Please rate how well you understood the Unit 0.4 Homework: True Story of Pocahontas reading on a scale from 1 to 4. If you have any questions, drop them in the "Show Your Work" area.

What is actually true about the scene from Disney's 1995 movie, Pocahontas? Use last night's reading to determine in your groups!

Exit Ticket: Given the differences between the 1995 Disney version of Pocahontas and they primary source from Unit 0.4 Homework, how can we determine what actually happened?
In other words, how do historians validate primary sources and determine historical truth?

Exit Ticket: Please rate how well you understood today's lesson on a scale from 1 to 4:

Unit 0.5 Classwork: The Legend of Pocahontas

Warm Up: Please answer the following questions based on your personal experiences and ideas.

Building Knowledge Together: Last class, we learned about the English settlement of Jamestown, but Native Americans were here first! In history, we gather both primary and secondary sources to understand what actually happened as clearly as we can.

Applying Knowledge: Let's review the homework and determine what actually happened between Pocahontas, John Smith, the Powhatan people, and the Jamestown colonists.

Unit 0.5 Classwork: The Legend of Pocahontas

Warm Up: Please answer the following questions based on your personal experiences and ideas.

Have you ever seen the Disney movie “Pocahontas”?

There are many challenges to studying the history of Native Americans! Discuss and rank which ones might make it most difficult to understand what truly happened.*Note: There are no right or wrong answers here! The purpose of this question is to discuss.

Please rate how well you understood the Unit 0.4 Homework: True Story of Pocahontas reading on a scale from 1 to 4. If you have any questions, drop them in the "Show Your Work" area.

Building Knowledge Together: Last class, we learned about the English settlement of Jamestown, but Native Americans were here first! In history, we gather both primary and secondary sources to understand what actually happened as clearly as we can.

Applying Knowledge: Let's review the homework and determine what actually happened between Pocahontas, John Smith, the Powhatan people, and the Jamestown colonists.

What is actually true about the scene from Disney's 1995 movie, Pocahontas? Use last night's reading to determine in your groups!

Exit Ticket: Given the differences between the 1995 Disney version of Pocahontas and they primary source from Unit 0.4 Homework, how can we determine what actually happened? In other words, how do historians validate primary sources and determine historical truth?

Exit Ticket: Please rate how well you understood today's lesson on a scale from 1 to 4:

Have you ever seen the Disney movie “Pocahontas”?

There are many challenges to studying the history of Native Americans! Discuss and rank which ones might make it most difficult to understand what truly happened.*Note: There are no right or wrong answers here! The purpose of this question is to discuss.

Please rate how well you understood the Unit 0.4 Homework: True Story of Pocahontas reading on a scale from 1 to 4. If you have any questions, drop them in the "Show Your Work" area.

What is actually true about the scene from Disney's 1995 movie, Pocahontas? Use last night's reading to determine in your groups!

Exit Ticket: Given the differences between the 1995 Disney version of Pocahontas and they primary source from Unit 0.4 Homework, how can we determine what actually happened? In other words, how do historians validate primary sources and determine historical truth?

Exit Ticket: Please rate how well you understood today's lesson on a scale from 1 to 4:

There are many challenges to studying the history of Native Americans! Discuss and rank which ones might make it most difficult to understand what truly happened.
Note: There are no right or wrong answers here! The purpose of this question is to discuss*.

Exit Ticket: Given the differences between the 1995 Disney version of Pocahontas and they primary source from Unit 0.4 Homework, how can we determine what actually happened?
In other words, how do historians validate primary sources and determine historical truth?

There are many challenges to studying the history of Native Americans! Discuss and rank which ones might make it most difficult to understand what truly happened.
Note: There are no right or wrong answers here! The purpose of this question is to discuss*.

Exit Ticket: Given the differences between the 1995 Disney version of Pocahontas and they primary source from Unit 0.4 Homework, how can we determine what actually happened?
In other words, how do historians validate primary sources and determine historical truth?