Primary Source Analysis of Jamestown
This 2-page worksheet guides 8th graders through an analysis of primary source documents related to the early Jamestown settlement. It helps students understand the motivations of the colonists through targeted questions and prompts for critical thinking.
“early Jamestown settlement primary source analysis worksheet with guiding questions on colonists' motivations”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use as a 30-minute small-group activity or independent work.
- Discussion question: What evidence in the documents best supports the idea that colonists were motivated by economic gain?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide a glossary of challenging vocabulary words found in the primary sources.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students compare the motivations of Jamestown colonists with those of another early settlement.
- Estimated time: 30 minutes.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use as a 30-minute small-group activity or independent work.
- Discussion question: What evidence in the documents best supports the idea that colonists were motivated by economic gain?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide a glossary of challenging vocabulary words found in the primary sources.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students compare the motivations of Jamestown colonists with those of another early settlement.
- Estimated time: 30 minutes.
Primary Source Analysis of Jamestown
This 2-page worksheet guides 8th graders through an analysis of primary source documents related to the early Jamestown settlement. It helps students understand the motivations of the colonists through targeted questions and prompts for critical thinking.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free