Preview 9/10:
Meeting Someone
for the First Time
In you notebook, describe the first time you met
a new group of people (incoming Freshman,
teammates, distant relatives, a new family on
the block, etc …) minimum 5 lines
– What happened? What was your first impression?
– How did you feel?
– Why did you feel this way?
– Did your first impressions change over time?
Think - Pair - Share
1. Share your
reflection with a
partner.
2. Circle where they
used the words that
describe their
feelings.
3. At the end of their
story, write a
sentence to tell
them what you like
about their story.
I really like your reflection because you use a lot
of details.
- Mr. Ackerman
During Activity - Slide Show Analysis:
European and Native American
Encounters
1. Closely examine the images in the slide
show.
2. In you notebook, describe the scene
taking place. Write as many details as
possible
3. Circle any details that are similar in each
image.
4. What patterns do you see in these
images?
Slide Show Analysis: European
and Native American Encounters
Image Scene Description
1.
2.
3.
Landing of Christopher Columbus, engraving by H. B. Hall, 1856. (Gilder Lehrman Collection)
The Landing of Henrick Hudson, 1857. (Gilder Lehrman Collection)
De Soto's Discovery of the Mississippi, 1541. (Johnson, Fry & Co., 1858). (Gilder
Lehrman Collection)
Slide Show Analysis: European
and Native American Encounters
Similarities
Differences
Columbus’ Account of the Encounter
In his journal, Columbus recorded that they
“asked us if we had come from heaven”
and called them “the best people in the
world, and the gentlest.” He also, however,
made note of his plan “with force . . .
subjugate the whole island.”
Hudson’s Account of the Encounter
The logbook of Hudson’s ship records the
landing, “Our men went on Land there,
and saw great store of Men, Women and
Children,” and notes that the “people of
the countrie” were “very civill” and “very
glad of our coming.”
Journal Writing: Encounters
Write a journal entry from the
perspective of the Native
Americans.
After Activity Example
• The Exit Slip! – One Word
Summary
• In one word, describe how
first impressions may have
affected the relationships
between Native Americans
and Europeans?
On a sheet of paper to hand in (50 points):
Choose from one of the following:
1. Visual Aid - draw a visual aid that will help you
remember the similarities and differences
between the landings of Columbus, De Soto, and
Hudson.
2. Political Cartoon / Illustration - create a
political cartoon / illustration that represents the
landings of Columbus, De Soto, and Hudson.
3. Acrostic Poem - Use the letters of the words
landings of Columbus, De Soto, and Hudson to
describe the encounters.
Columbus
De Soto
Hudson
Political Cartoon / Illustration of Encounter
Include an explanation of the message of your political
cartoon. What does it mean?