Today we will be watching a short film based on a book from the Dear America series. This movie is about a 12-year-old girl named Remember Patience Whipple (‘Mem” for short). She is a fictional character, that will help you understand the life of the Pilgrims in 1620. Watch the movie and answer the following NUMBERED questions thoughtfully and completely. (page 40 in your notebook)
Discussion: Is the Diary of Remember Patience Whipple a primary source document?
Your answers should be able to stand alone. Write complete thoughts in complete sentences with subject and verb.
Discussion: Is the Diary of Remember Patience Whipple a primary source document?
Your answers should be able to stand alone. Write complete thoughts in complete sentences with subject and verb.
There can be many reasons why people emigrate (move). The Jamestown colonists were seeking economic opportunity. (What hint(s) help you understand why Mem and her family traveled to the New World.)
1. Why did the Pilgrims come to the New World?
Parents chose the names of Pilgrim children to remind them of a certain characteristic or quality. How does Mem display the quality of patience?
2. Why does “Remember Patience” seem like an appropriate name for Mem?
Pilgrim children had many responsibilities. There was little time for play or relaxation.
3. Describe 3 things Mem did that helped the colony survive.
4. How is Mem more accepting of “Feathered Men” and the Native culture than many of the adult Pilgrims?
5. Describe the First Thanksgiving. (when did it take place, who attended, what foods did they eat? & what were they celebrating?)
1. Why did the Pilgrims come to the New World?
Parents chose the names of Pilgrim children to remind them of a certain characteristic or quality. How does Mem display the quality of patience?
2. Why does “Remember Patience” seem like an appropriate name for Mem?
Pilgrim children had many responsibilities. There was little time for play or relaxation.
3. Describe 3 things Mem did that helped the colony survive.
4. How is Mem more accepting of “Feathered Men” and the Native culture than many of the adult Pilgrims?
5. Describe the First Thanksgiving. (when did it take place, who attended, what foods did they eat? & what were they celebrating?)