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 are the three steps in the writing process mentioned in the lesson?

What is the purpose of the KWL chart as described in the lesson?

Why did the Powhatans and the Settlers fight according to the text?

What role did Pocahontas play in the relations between the Powhatans and the English?

How did the Powhatans demonstrate their willingness to help the English during the winter?