5th Grade Activity Powhatan Patterns MA.D.1.2..

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A Moment for Etiquette LA.C, .TH.A.1.1.TH.A.1.1.T

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Kindergarten - 1st Grade Activities One Step Begins a Long Journey LA.A.1.1. Sequential Sketches LA.B.2.1.

3rd - 5th Grade Activities Did You Know??? SS.A.4.2. Legend or Fact? LA.E.1.1.

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The True Story of PocahontasPocahontasPocahontasPocahontas

Theatre IV presents

Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005

10:45 A.M. & 12:15 P.M.

The The ColiseumColiseum

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Class Acts Teacher Resource Guides are spon-sored by the Mahaffey Theater/City of St. Peters-burg, FL and their partner the Mahaffey Theater Foundation for the Performing Arts.

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YOUR ROLE IN THE PRODUCTION

ARRIVAL Please plan to arrive at least 20 L Please plan to arrive at least 20 Lminutes before show time. Proceed to the en-trance with your group and look for the sign-in table. A designated representative must stop and sign in for the entire group.

Upon entrance, ushers will seat groups on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis and will seat your group as quickly and as effi ciently as possible. After your group is seated, the restroom may be visited. Young students should be escorted.

EXITING Ushers will help your group move out of the theater in a quick and orderly fash-ion. You will be directed to the parking area using various routes. Exit routes may be differ-ent from your entrance path due to the ingress of students entering for the next performance. Please follow the ushers’ directions.

DIRECTIONS TO THE COLISEUM

QUESTIONS AND QUESTIONS AND CORRESPONDENCEClass Acts, The Coliseum535 4th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL 33701-4346ATTN: Class Acts/ Perkins Elementary SchoolPony Route #5 Phone 727-892-5800Fax 727-892-5770 www.stpete.org/mahaffey.htm

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FOR THE TEACHER PAGEBefore/After the ShowBefore/After the Show

• K-2 grade teachers:K-2 grade teachers: Read “One Step begins a long journey …” on pages 4 and 5 with your students. Use the piece as a springboard for discussion about the early settlers, as an introduction to the storyline for the play they are about to see or as practice for FCAT reading comprehension. Expand upon your lesson plans by using the resources listed on page 10 for more information on John Smith, Pocahontas, Powhatan, and Jamestown.

• K-2 grade teachersK-2 grade teachers: Using “Sequential Sketches” on page 6, have your students paste their fi nal sequences on art paper and display them around the room or the school hallway.

• All grade teachersAll grade teachers: View a video or read a story depicting a version of the Pocahontas legend (see page 10 for resources) with your students before seeing Theatre IV’s presentation of The True Story of Pocahontas. In a verbal discussion or in a written exercise, have your students compare and contrast the cartoon version with the stage version*

• 3 – 5 grade teachers grade teachers: In the show, Pocahontas was lucky enough to have a member of her tribe see her future in a vision. As part of a class discussion or as an individual writing exercise, have your students describe the kind of future they envision for themselves and the choices they can make to either enhance or hurt the vision they hold.

• All grade teachersAll grade teachers: Have your students look at a map of Virginia and seek out the names of towns, counties and landmarks that bear Indian names. See if they can also locate the names of places bearing the names of English nobility and settlers, such as Jamestown, named for King James I, of England during that time.*

• All grade teachersAll grade teachers: Pocahontas and John Smith came from very different cultures, which sometimes lead to some misunderstanding and warfare. Discuss with your students the concept of culture and how understanding a culture different from one’s own might prevent misunderstanding and violence.*

*Courtesy of Theatre IV’s The True Story of Pocahontas Study Guide.

In this issue, your students will:• Read a piece describing the fi rst settlers of Jamestown and the issues surrounding

their arrival. LA.A.1.1.

• Be introduced to some new vocabulary words used in the written piece. LA.A.1.1.

• Have an opportunity to illustrate and arrange the events described in the written piece in sequential order. LA.B.2.1.

• Be exposed to some little known facts about the early settlers as well as the characters portrayed in the well-known Pocahontas story. SS.A.4.2.

• Have the opportunity to compare and contrast the information they’ve been exposed to in popular Pocahontas folklore with factual events. LA.E.1.1.

• Complete pattern sequences to strengthen their math skills. MA.D.1.2.

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Sometimes people seek adventure, and sometimes adventure fi nds them. Sometimes people seek adventure, and sometimes adventure fi nds them.

Almost 400 years ago, back in 1606, a group of men from England embarked1 on a voyage that on a voyage that would change the history of two very different cultures2 forever.

Known as the Virginia Company, the men were sent with orders from King James I to explore and settle this “New World3,” and to fi nd gold to bring back to England. Little did the men know how big an adventure this would turn out to be.

The Powhatan Indians had lived in pamahsaivuh (pam-ah-saiv-uh(pam-ah-saiv-uh( ), the area now known as Virginia, for centuries, The Powhatan Indians were part of the Algonquian nation and were led by Chief Wahunsonacook, (or Powhatan to the English). They had enjoyed good hunting and a prosperous way of life with very little

interference with other tribes or people.

The Virginia Company landed on Jamestown Island, Virginia on May 14, 1607. Most of the men were artisans4 or craftsmen who were used to the comforts of city life. They found the wilderness of this new world to be rough and scary.

To the native Americans, these new pale faces with their new language and different way of To the native Americans, these new pale faces with their new language and different way of living were a threat to their ancient way of life. So they decided to protect themselves.

The Indians attacked the encampment5 soon after the settlers landed. The English settlers, not used to having to defend themselves, fought back as best they could and soon built a fort to protect themselves back as best they could and soon built a fort to protect themselves against the Indians. However, because they were not very skilled at hunting and growing food, the settlers became hungry and sick as the summer turned into fall and then winter.

During this stressful time, a settler by the name of Capt. John Smith proved to be a strong and very brave leader for the group. An proved to be a strong and very brave leader for the group. An experienced soldier, Smith was used to the rough wilderness and knew how to survive. The other men looked to him for guidance.

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One Step begins a long journey ...

Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress

Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress

Answers to Powhatan Patterns on page 7 Answers to Powhatan Patterns on page 7: 1. 10 bean plants 2. 12 bean plants 3. 40 bean plants 4. 2 fi sh 5. 25 berries

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Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress

Answers for page 5 Sequential Sketches Answers for page 5 Sequential Sketches: 1. King James I sends a group of men out to explore this New World.; 2. The settlers land on Jamestown Island on May 14, 1607.; 3. The Algonquian Indians protect themselves by attacking the new settlers.; 4. John Smith is taken captive by the Algonquian Indians.; 5. Smith becomes friends with Chief Powhatan and his daughter, known as Pocahontas.; 6. Pocahontas brings food to the settlers of Jamestown.

All photos courtesy of the Library of Congress

John Smith was on an expedition6 outside the fort one winter day when he became separated from his men and was captured by members of Powhatan’s tribe. What happened next is uncertain. Some say John Smith was rescued from certain death by the chief’s daughter, Pocahontas. Others say John Smith made up the whole story.

What we do know to be true is that after he was captured, John Smith befriended the chief, Powhatan. He also became friends with the chief’s favorite daughter, Matoaka, who the chief had nicknamed Pocahontas (which means “playful girl” in the Algonquian language). At the time, Pocahontas was about twelve years old and John Smith was a young man in his twenties, so they never fell in love, they were just really good friends.

The new friendship between Smith and Powhatan made it easier for the Indians and the English settlers to understand one another. At fi rst, the Indians took pity on the inexperienced settlers and sent food to them through Pocahontas. This food kept the settlers alive and allowed the settlement to thrive and prosper.

In the years ahead, the Indians and the English settlers continued to live as neighbors for a time, each group with their own culture, their own way of doing things. Sometimes they got along, and sometimes they fought.

One thing remained certain – from the day the settlers arrived, the lives of both groups were changed forever.

1embark – embark – embark to start out on a trip or journey2culture – a way of life for a group of people; their beliefs, their music and art, their housing, what theyeat, etc.3New World – what the Spanish explorers called North and South America when they discovered it in the 1400’s and 1500’s.4artisans – a person skilled at working with his hands; like a carpenter, a craftsman5encampment – a camp site6expedition – a short trip for a specifi c purpose; in John Smith’s case, he was probably scouting for food.

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King James I sends a group of men out to explore this New World.

The settlers land on Jamestown Island on May 14, 1607.

The Algonquian Indians protect themselves by attack-ing the new settlers.

John Smith is taken captive by the Algonquian Indians.

Smith becomes friends with Chief Powhatan and his daughter, known as Pocahontas.

Pocahontas brings food to the settlers of Jamestown.

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Draw a picture illustrating the scene that each sentence describes in each box below. After all the boxes are fi lled, cut out each box and arrange the boxes in the correct order according to the story on page 4.

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Powhatan PatternsPatterns were an important part of life in a Powhatan Indian village. The people depended upon the predictable patterns of the seasons to survive. Patterns can be found in the weaving of their cloths, the drum beats of their celebrations, and the chants of their religious rituals.

Look for patterns in the descriptions below and see if you can fi nish each one:

In the summer and fall, Powhatan Indians gathered fresh vegetables to eat as they were most plentiful at that time of year.

1. In May, a family planted 4 pumpkins, 6 ears of corn, 8 squash and ________ bean

plants.

2. In June, another family planted 3 pumpkins, 5 squash, 8 ears of corn and

______ bean plants.

3. In July, the chief ordered one of his wives to plant: 5 pumpkins, 10 ears

of corn, 20 squash, and _____ bean plants.

After a long winter in which the members of the Powhatan tribe ate nuts and grains along with some hunted game, they enjoyed fish and berries in the spring.

4. In March, a member of the tribe caught 12 fish to be

shared among the other members of the tribe. It was divided in

the following way: one family of six got 6 fish, one family of

four got 4 fish, and a couple got ______ fish.

5. In April, a Powhatan woman gathered 600 berries! They were divided among the

tribe in the following way: one family got 150 berries, another got 50 berries and

another got 25 berries. The last family received _________ berries.

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Legend or FactA legend is an unverifi ed story handed down and believed to have actually happened. A fact is something that actually happened and can be proven to have happened.

Because she was such a dynamic woman, the story of Pocahontas has become a legend in some ways, but a lot of her story is factual. See if you can decipher legend from fact. Circle each of the sentences below that you believe to be a fact. The answers appear on page 12!

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owhatan. His real name was Wahunsonacook. Powhatan was the name of his tribe.

ver-anxious. As soon as the boat landed, John Smith was off the boat and exploring ver-anxious. As soon as the boat landed, John Smith was off the boat and exploring the area.

aptive. Pocahontas was taken hostage by the English and held for ransom.aptive. Pocahontas was taken hostage by the English and held for ransom.

ge. Pocahontas was a grown woman when she met John Smith.ge. Pocahontas was a grown woman when she met John Smith.

ero. Pocohontas saved Capt. John Smith’s life.ero. Pocohontas saved Capt. John Smith’s life.

mbassador to England. Pocahontas visited England as a goodwill ambassador from the New World.

ne trip to England. Pocahontas visited England as a goodwill ambassador from ne trip to England. Pocahontas visited England as a goodwill ambassador from the New World.

ickname. Pocahontas was a nickname. Her real name was Mataoka. ickname. Pocahontas was a nickname. Her real name was Mataoka.

attoo Pocahontas had at least one tattoo.attoo Pocahontas had at least one tattoo.

on. Pocahontas had a son named Thomas.

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• Capt. John Smith arrived at Jamestown in shackles?

On the way over to the New World he had been arrested for having quarreledwith fellow passengers on the way over the Atlantic from England.

• Pocahontas ended up marrying John Rolfe, a successful businessman who began the tobacco industry in the New World, and not Capt. John Smith. She bore Rolfe a son, and they named him Thomas.

• Pocahontas died returning from her fi rst and only voyage to England from a disease she contracted while on board ship. During her trip to England, she ran into John Smith, who she had been told had died. She was speechless and in tears during the meeting.

• There was a group that came to the New World before Capt. John Smith and his group. Known as the “Lost Colony” the group arrived in what is now known as North Carolina, lived there for a time, and were never heard from again.

• The central part of a Powhatan Indian village is called a werowance. It consists of a chief’s house, a temple, a storage building, and a heavy fence, or palisade.

• There are several well known places around Virginia that got their name from an Indian word. The Chesapeake Bay got its name from chesapeake, which means great salt water. The word shenandoah (used to name the Shenandoah Mountains National Park) means “beautiful daughter of the stars.” Roanoke, Virginia got its name from the Indian word, roanoke, which means wampum, or shell money. And the Alleghany Mountains were named as such because the Indian word for “endless” is allegheny. The Indians of that area believed that that particular mountain range went on forever.*

Did you know?

* Courtesy of Theatre IV’s The True Story of Pocahontas Study Guide.

Hairpin turn at Shenandoah. Hairpin turn at Shenandoah. Courtesy of the

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Photo courtesy of www.ab.mec.edu/jamestown/powhatan

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Have you ever heard the term “Suspension of Disbelief?” It’s really a theatrical term to meaning to pretend. For example, in the musical Peter Peter PanPan, the characters of Peter Pan, Wendy, John and Michael all fl y during the show. Now, we know people cannot fl y. However, in the show, they can. By having the actors fl y across the stage, the show is asking the audience to “suspend their disbelief” or pretend that the characters can really fl y.

In The True Story of PocahontasThe True Story of Pocahontas, the actors in the show are going to ask the audience to “suspend their disbelief” as well. During the show, a character by the name of Tomocomo has a detailed vision of Pocahontas’ future. He shares the whole thing with her as the actors act out what he “sees.” Now, in real life, most people can’t see the future in such detail. In ancient Indian culture, there were visionaries who the tribal members believed really could see future events. But these visionaries usually saw images or fl eeting moments of the future, and not a whole life story in detail.

So, as you enjoy, The True Story of PocahontasThe True Story of Pocahontas, allow yourself to be transformed into the world of 1607; and into the world Tomocomo “sees” Pocahontas living in!

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ABOUT THE PERFORMER ABOUT THE PERFORMER A S

ABOUT THE SHOW ABOUT THE SHOW ATheatre IV’s The True Story of Pocahontas presents the events of this fascinating woman’s life in a truly innovative way. After an initial exposition taking place on the banks of the James River, the bulk of the story unfolds as a vision shared by a member of Powhatan’s tribe who is concerned for the inquisitive girl’s safety. The plot is acted out before the heroine’s own eyes as we watch her meet and save Capt. John Smith, provide food to the English and later fall victim to their deception, meet and marry John Rolfe, bear a son and serve as a native ambassador to England on an ill-fated voyage. The story ends with the visionary’s caution that her future “depends entirely on the choices and decisions she makes from that moment on.”

Theatre IV is a nonprofi t professional theater company who has been bringing its exciting and educational theatrical productions to young audiences across the eastern United States since 1975. Led by founding artistic director Bruce Miller and managing director Phil Whiteway, the company has received numerous awards including the Sara Spencer Award given to theaters for “outstanding contribution to children’s theater in the Southeastern U.S.” In 2001, Mr. Miller was awarded the Leadership in Arts Instruction award from the Virginia Board of Education and the Commission for the Arts. The mission of Theatre IVof Theatre IVof is to create professional, exciting, innovative and theatrical productions of the highest caliber.” Additionally, Theatre IV is committed to “exploring and expanding the ways in which the theatre arts can impact positively on education, human services, and community.”

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Answers to Legend or Fact on page 8:Answers to Legend or Fact on page 8: P: Fact; O: Legend; John Smith was under arrest when he arrived at the New World. He was arrested for fi ghting with other passengers; C: Fact; Pocahontas was used as ransom for some things the English wanted from her father, the chief; A: Legend. Pocahontas was about the age of a 5th or 6th grade girl of today when she met John Smith. H: Could be either fact or legend; John Smith wrote about “the King’s dearest daughter …” (who) “got his head in her armes, and laid her owne upon his to save him from death: whereat the Emper-our was contented he should live…” However, according to some sources, Smith had a reputation for making up tall tales. Other sources say that it was Powhatan Indian tradition for a young girl to for making up tall tales. Other sources say that it was Powhatan Indian tradition for a young girl to beg for a prisoner’s life – that it was all part of a ritual. What we do know is that Smith was taken prisoner and his life was spared. Since he was friends with her father, Smith also was friends with young Pocahontas. O: Fact; N: Fact; T: Fact; Indian girls of that time probably did have tattoos. A: Legend; Pocahontas was only 11 or 12 when she met John Smith. He was a friend of her father, the chief and she would bring he and the other settlers food from time to time, but there was never any romance. S: Fact; Pocahontas ended up marrying John Rolfe when she was older and bore him one son – named Thomas.

John Smith●Kurtz, Henry Ira, Captain John Smith, Watts, 1976*Foster, Genevieve, The World of Captain John Smith: 1580- 1631, Scribner, 1959*Doherty, Kieran, To Conquer is to Live: the Life of Captain John Smith of Jamestown, 21st Century Books, 2001st Century Books, 2001st

www.pocahontas.morenus.orgwww.powhatan.org/pocc.html

PocahontasAllen, Paula Gunn, Pocahontas: Medicine Woman, Spy, Entrepreneur, Diplomat, Harper, 2003Bruchac, Joseph, Pocahontas, Harcourt, 2003●Benjamin, Anne, Young Pocahontas: Indian Princess, Troll Communications, 1991●*Fritz, Jean, The Double Life of Pocahontas, Putnam, 2002

*Lawson, Marie Abrams, Pocahontas and Captain John Smith: the Story of the Virginia Colony, Random House, 1950●Mossiker, Frances, Pocahontas: The Life and Legend, Da Capo Press, 1996*Penner, Lucille Recht, The True Story of Pocahontas, Random House, 1994Rountree, Helen C., Pocahontas, Powhatan, and Opechancanough: Three Lives Changed by Jamestown, University Press of Virginia, 2005

*Pocahontas (VHS), Walt Disney Home Entertainment, 2005*Young Pocahontas (VHS), United American Video Corp., 1994

www.pocahontas.morenus.orgwww.apva.org/history/pocahontwww2.lhric.org/pocantico/ womenenc/pocohontwww.powhatan.org/pocc

Powhatan●Commonwealth Studies Program, Indians of Virginia, ●Nee, Kay Bonner, Powhatan, ●Nee, Kay Bonner, Powhatan, ●Nee, Kay Bonner Dillon Press, 1971●Sweetser, Date Dickinson, Book of Indian Braves, Fredonia Books, 2002

www.powhatan.org/pocc.htmlwww.pocahontas.morenus.org

JamestownPrice, David, Love and Hate in Jamestown: John Smith, Pocahontas, and the Heart of a New Nation, Knopf, 2003

www.apva.org/history/indexwww.timepage.org/spl/13colonywww.ab.mec.edu/jamestown/ powhatan

*Titles found at your local library●Titles suggested by Theatre IV