I will learn how English settlers changed the lives of Native Americans.
(by reading and looking closely at a picture.)
Colonization – When a country takes land and controls the people living there.
Conflict – A fight or disagreement between people or groups.
Respect – Treating others and their beliefs in a kind and fair way.
Someone you know who hurt you,
or someone you don’t know?
Explain your answer.
Reading and Comprehension Questions
Theme: Power, Wealth, and Morality
1 - When the English first came to North America, they met many Native American groups who had lived there for thousands of years. At first, there was some trade and cooperation. But over time, things changed.
2- The English wanted more land and more resources. They believed this land would help them become more powerful and wealthy.
To get what they wanted, they began to take land from Native Americans. Sometimes they used force. Sometimes they made unfair deals.
3- In general early settlers thought they were better than Native Americans. They tried to control Native people through strength and did not respect their cultures or ways of life. This shows how they used power to take control.
4- Many colonists were focused on wealth—getting rich from farming and trading.
But few stopped to ask, “Is this fair?” or “Is this right?” That question is about morality.
Choosing between right and wrong is not always easy—but it matters.
Answer these questions about the reading. Make sure to start your answer with the words provided.
1. How did things change between the English and Native Americans? (Combine P1 with P2)
Start with: Things changed by…
2. What two things did the English want?
Start with: The English wanted…
3. Did the settlers respect Native American culture? How do you know?
Start with: The settlers did not respect Native American culture because…
4. What is morality about?
Start with: Morality is about…
Image from Passport Page 7
👀 Look at the image carefully.
📝 Write down the people you see and describe what they are doing.
💭 Then decide if their actions show power, wealth, or morality
—and explain why.
Socratic Group Discussion Question
Of course. Here are three discussion questions, each with three simple, debatable responses designed for students to argue.
You find a wallet on the ground with $100 inside but no ID. What is the right thing to do?
Response A: The right thing to do is to leave the wallet where it is. Taking it would be stealing, and you can hope the owner comes back to find it.
Response B: The right thing to in do is to take the money and use it. The owner was careless, and finding something with no name on it makes it yours.
Response C: The right thing to do is to take the wallet to a nearby store or police station. Even without an ID, it gives the owner the best chance of getting it back.
Your group gets a good grade on a project, but you know one person in the group did almost no work. The teacher asks if everyone contributed equally. What should you say?
Response A: You should say "yes" and let the person share the good grade. It’s more important to be loyal to your friend and not be a "snitch."
Response B: You should tell the teacher the truth. It's not fair that someone gets a good grade for work they didn't do, and fairness is most important.
Response C: You should talk to the person who didn't do the work first. You can tell them it wasn't fair and that they need to step up next time, but you don't need to tell the teacher.
If you could have one superpower, which would be the best choice for making the world a better place?
Response A: The power to heal anyone from any sickness. This would end a lot of suffering and help people live longer, happier lives.
Response B: The power to end all arguments and make people understand each other. This would stop wars and fighting, creating global peace.
Response C: The power to create endless food and clean water. This would solve hunger and poverty, which are the biggest problems in the world.
Image for #1
Image for #2
Image #3
Choose ONE of the journal prompts below and write at least one full paragraph.
Make sure you write in the first person—use “I” when you explain your thoughts.
Look closely at the picture you analyzed of Native Americans and the Spanish meeting for the first time. Imagine you are there.
Option 1 – Native American point of view: Write what you see as the ships arrive. How do you feel about the strange people coming from the sea? What do you think about the objects they bring?
Option 2 – "Settlers" point of view: Write what you see as you step onto the land. How do you feel about meeting the Native people? What do you think about the land, the people, and the items they offer?
📌 In your writing, describe both what you see, what you are thinking and how you feel in that moment.