Transcript Encounter By Jane Yolen

INTRODUCTION
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Did you know that a story can be different depending
on who is telling it?
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Did you ever wonder what the story of a Native
American would sound like if they were telling it? How
might that same story be different if a European told
it?
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Today we are going to read a story that will help us
answer some of these questions.
BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE
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What do you already know about Indians?
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What do you already know about Christopher
Columbus?
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Compare answers with your face partner!
POINT OF VIEW
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An author writes from a certain perspective or point of view when telling a
story.
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Point of view refers to who tells us a story and how it is told. What we know
and how we feel about the events in a story are shaped by the author’s point
of view.
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As we read Encounter, decide which point of view the author takes when
telling the story. Ask yourself, “Why do you think the author is writing from
this particular point of view?”
Essential Question
How do we learn about the past by reading different types of stories?
BEFORE READING
Have you ever experienced a situation when someone
didn’t listen to you or believe what you were saying
because they thought you were too young? Share your
experience by writing a paragraph on your Encounter
Notes under #4. Remember to explain the event and
include how you felt.
BEFORE READING
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Look at the illustrations on the cover of the book. Who are
the people? What else do you notice about the
illustrations?
What do you think the title Encounter means?
Based on the title and pictures, what do you think this
story will be about?
Record your predictions under
question #5 on your notes!
ENCOUNTER BOOK TRAILER
 Please
watch the following video.
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feat
ure=player_embedded&v=01SKUjCC
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 How have your predictions changed?
 What does this video make you feel?
DURING READING
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Read pages 1-15 in Encounter. What items did the Taino tribe and the
Europeans trade? Make a list of the items the Taino gave to the Europeans
and then list the items the Europeans gave to the Taino.
Record your list under #6 on your notes!
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#7: Why do you think the Taino gave the Europeans valuable gifts but not did
receive equal gifts in return? What were the Europeans most interested in?
Click on the site below if you are unsure.
http://www.stjohnbeachguide.com/Taino%20Gold.htm
DURING READING
At one point in the story, the young boy goes to his
Zemis and asks it for help.
What is a Zemis? Visit this website to find out what it
is and why it was used in the story.
What is a Zemis?
Record your answers under #8 on your notes!
*Why does the young Taino boy keep telling his people not to
welcome the Europeans? Why is he so afraid?
DURING READING
Let’s check our prediction sheet to see if we need to make any changes now
that we are reading the story. Answer the questions below to help you revisit
and/or revise your original predictions.
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Who is the European’s leader? How do you know? Use information from the
story to confirm or defend your predictions.
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Why do you think the author chose the title Encounter for this book? How
has your original title prediction changed?
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So far are your predictions about the story accurate? What is different and
why? Put a check mark next to your predictions that stayed the same.
COLUMBUS ‘ JOURNAL
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Utilizing the Native Labor Force
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After we read the journal as a class, answer
question #9 on your notes.
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You will share your responses with your
shoulder partner!
COMPARE AND CONTRAST: THE TAINO AND
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
BRAIN DUMP!
Think of ONE NEW QUESTION you have about
the Taino Tribe
 Think of ONE NEW QUESTION you have about
Christopher Columbus
 Click on the following link depending on your
block and post your questions. Double click on
the wall to type!
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 Block
1
 Block 2
 Block 4
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Please keep your post “Anonymous”
FREE WRITE
 Click
on the following link to answer
the FREE WRITE question for the day
 http://m.socrative.com/student/#join
Room
 The room number is: 124324
AFTER READING: LETTER
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Look closely at the picture on the last page. What do you notice about this
picture? How is it different from the other pictures in the story? Consider the
character, his facial expression, the setting and the background.
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Using the information on the last page, write a letter that the old man would
give to his children or grandchildren. The letter should include the following:
1. The lesson that the old man learned in the story
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2. His thoughts and feelings about Columbus and his men.
3. What the old man would do differently if he had the
chance to relive the experience.
4. His hopes and dreams for future generations.
This letter must be detailed and in complete
sentences. You may illustrate the letter if you
wish.
AFTER READING: I AM POEM
Point of view refers to who tells us a story and how it is told.
Now it’s your turn to become a character from the story and
inform the reader of their point of view.
Create an “I AM” poem from the point of view of one of the following:
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The old man
Christopher Columbus
One of the Europeans
One of the Taino tribe
Click here for an “I AM” Poem Template!
Your “I AM” Poem must be illustrated to represent the
character you are wrote about!
AFTER READING: COMIC STRIP
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Create a comic strip to depict your understanding of
the first encounter of the Taino Indians and the
Europeans.
This comic strip should show both perspectives of the
event.
The comic strip must include 6 frames
The illustrations must be colored and detailed.
The comic strip must include speech bubbles!
BEYOND READING
Create your own Zemis!
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The Zemis played an important role in the Taino culture and dream interpretation.
You already researched what a Zemis is and why it was used in the story. Now it’s
your turn to create a Zemis that you can turn to in time of need.
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Using the Artist’s Workshop format, research the websites below to construct a
Zemis of your own. Remember to include a 3-4 sentence explanation of what you
would use your Zemis for and how it can help you when you need advice.
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Create a Zemis
My own Zemis
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BEYOND READING
These websites can be used to answer the questions students posted on
the Wall Wisher about the Taino tribe and Christopher Columbus!
Christopher Columbus
http://www.hartford-hwp.com/Taino/docs/columbus.html
http://gosouthamerica.about.com/od/christophercolumbus/Christopher_Columbus.htm
http://www.nativeamericans.com/ChristopherColumbus.htm
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/socialstudies/btt/columbus/native_peoples.shtml
Taino Tribe
http://www.topuertorico.org/reference/taino.shtml
http://www.taino-tribe.org/
http://www.lasculturas.com/articles/14-culture-a-identity/22-the-taino-survival
http://www.commondreams.org/views04/1011-27.htm
3
Advanced
Before Reading
Building and Activating
Background Knowledge
During Reading
Reading and Responding
After Reading
Thinking more deeply and
revisiting the text.
Beyond Reading
Going beyond the text
2
Proficient
1
Basic
Describes the situation in
detail and includes an
explanation of the event and
personal feelings.
Prediction is accurate, uses
complete sentences and
supports prediction with 2-3
pieces of evidence from text.
Adequately describes the
situation in detail and includes
an explanation of the event
and feelings.
Prediction is accurate, uses
complete sentences, but
prediction may not be
supported with evidence from
the text.
Briefly writes about the
situation and may or may not
include an explanation of the
event and/or feelings.
Prediction is somewhat
accurate, does not use
complete sentences and has
insufficient or incorrect
evidence from the text.
Lists 3-5 items on T-Chart
Checks predictions and
revises If necessary
Researches info on the Zemis
and explains what it is and
why it is used in the story
Lists 2-4 items on T-Chart
Checks predictions and
revises if necessary
Researches info on the Zemis
and briefly explains what it is
or why it is used in the story
Lists 1 or 2 items on T-Chart
Does not check or revise
predictions
Researches info on the Zemis
and lists 1 or 2 facts but does
not explain what is it/why used
Follows the steps of the letter
generator, correctly formats
letter, and includes all criteria
for the body of the letter.
Letter is organized with
specific details.
I AM poem is from a
character’s point of view, uses
descriptive words, and retells
events from the story.
Follows the steps of the letter
generator, formats the letter,
and includes some criteria for
the body of the letter. Letter is
organized with some specific
details.
I AM poem is from a
character’s point of view and
retells events from the story.
Follows the steps of the letter
generator, format of letter is
incorrect or incomplete, and is
missing most of the criteria for
the letter. Letter is
unorganized with mostly
general details.
I AM poem is not from a
character’s point of view,
contains no description or
retelling of events.
Zemis is creative and colorful
including a 3-4 sentence
description.
Generated a total of 6
questions about Columbus
Zemis is creative, contains
some color, and includes a 2-3
sentence description.
Generated 3-6 questions
about either Columbus or the
Zemis is drawn and does not
contain any color, along with
an incomplete description.
Listed 3 questions about
Columbus and the Taino tribe.
CREDITS
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Encounter by Jane Yolen
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All Clip Art~
http://office.microsoft.com/clipart/default. aspx?lc= enus
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Websites~
http://www.zemi.com/what_is_zemi.html
http://readwritethink.org/materials/letter_generator/
http://pattongold.com/zemi.htm
http://www.athenapub.com/zemi1.htm
http://www.discoverhaiti.com/history00_1_1.htm
http://www.hartford-hwp.com/Taino/docs/columbus.html
http://gosouthamerica.about.com/od/christophercolumbus/Christopher_Columbus.htm
http://www.nativeamericans.com/ChristopherColumbus.htm
CREDITS
http://www.topuertorico.org/reference/taino.shtml
http://www.taino-tribe.org/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ta%C3%ADno
http://www.stjohnbeachguide.com/Taino%20Gold.htm
http://www.lasculturas.com/articles/14-culture-a-identity/22-the-taino-survival
http://www.commondreams.org/views04/1011-27.htm
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/socialstudies/btt/columbus/native_peoples.shtml
Encounter picture:
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