Social Studies6-8
Primary Source Analysis of Jamestown
By Darron T.
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.
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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.
Social Studies6-8
Primary Source Analysis of Jamestown
By Darron T.
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.
Customize for your classroom
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.