Pocahontas at Jamestown Shannon T M nd Pocahontas at Jamestown Reading A to Z Biography nonfiction 2116 words Level Y Grade 5 She was a young woman who lived more than 400 years ago but people are still fascinated by her todayPocahontas of the Powhatan is famous even tho ID: 796486
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TWS Text Set
Amanda Michalski
Slide2Pocahontas at Jamestown
Shannon, T. M. (
n.d
.) Pocahontas at Jamestown. Reading A to Z.Biography (nonfiction), 2,116 words, Level Y (Grade 5)She was a young woman who lived more than 400 years ago, but people are still fascinated by her today-Pocahontas of the Powhatan is famous even though little is truly known about her life. Although stories and records have been exaggerated-and many contradict each other-we do know she was a young girl when the English colonists arrived in Jamestown. Read on to learn more about this amazing and mysterious woman!This text worked in my unit to transition from talking about the Powhatan tribe into the next unit.
Slide3The Story of Jamestown
Braun, E. (2006.)
The Story of Jamestown
. Capstone Press.Graphic Novel. (nonfiction) 3rd GradeTells the story of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America. Written in graphic-novel format.This text helps students to delve even deeper into the Native American/ European relationship.
Slide4In a Circle Long Ago: A Treasury of Native Lore from North America
Van
Laan
, N. (1995). In a Circle Long Ago: A Treasury of Native Lore from North America. Knopf Books for Young Readers.Anthology (fiction) Range of Reading LevelsBrings Native American culture to life with real stories that are passed down from generations passed.
Slide5Virginia: Native Peoples
Smith, V. (2003).
Virginia: Native Peoples
. Capstone Press.(nonfiction) 4th GradeDiscusses the traditions, clothing, food, tools, and current status of the different tribes of Native Americans who made their home in what became the state of Virginia.Students learn about the evidence there is proving that Native Americans were the first to live in Virginia.
Slide6Why the Indians Have So Many Tribes: An Indian Legend
Legend. (fiction) Can find on various levels. Retrieved from: http://web.archive.org/web/20090619090014/http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/education/projects/webunits/vahistory/legend.html
Can be used to introduce Native American culture and folk tales.
Slide7Werowocomoco: Seat of Power
Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation. (
n.d
.) Werowocomoco: Seat of Power.Article. (nonfiction) Above grade level.Describes the importance of Werowocomoco, it’s location, and what is happening there now.This article aids students in visualizing the area where the Powhatan Indians lived.
Slide8Social Studies: Virginia
Foresman
, S. (2003).
Social Studies: Virginia. Pearson.(nonfiction with fiction selections) 4th GradeTextbook provided to students.Most accessible to all students. On grade level. Has additional resources.