Finding Answers to Research Questions: Skimming for Keywords and Phrases

This video tutorial teaches how to find answers to research questions by skimming texts for keywords and phrases. It covers the use of informational texts, the writing process, and the importance of organizing notes. The lesson demonstrates using a KWL chart to organize questions and answers, focusing on the topic of Powhatan Settler Relations. It explores how to find answers in resources, such as why the Powhatans and settlers fought and how they became friendly. The tutorial concludes with a summary of the lesson and the effective use of the KWL chart.

What is the first step in the writing process as mentioned in the lesson?

• Publish the final draft

• Write drafts

• Generate ideas

• Revise and edit

What was the main reason for the conflicts between the Powhatans and the English settlers?

• Land ownership disputes

• Cultural differences

• Language barriers

• Trade disagreements

Which tool is used to organize knowledge and questions in the lesson?

• Flowchart

• Venn diagram

• KWL chart

• Mind map

What action did the Powhatans take during the winter that helped improve relations with the English settlers?

• They shared their land

• They offered military support

• They sent food to the settlers

• They signed a peace treaty

Who played a significant role in improving relations between the Powhatans and the English settlers?

• John Smith

• Pocahontas

• Chief Powhatan

• Captain Newport