Settlers' Challenges and Solutions

The video tutorial teaches students how to effectively track problems and solutions while reading. It uses the story of the settlers of Jamestown as an example. Students are encouraged to jot down notes on sticky notes, categorizing them into problems and solutions. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of stopping to think about the story to avoid missing key information. It outlines three steps: identifying challenges, finding solutions, and tracking thoughts on sticky notes.

What is the main focus of this lesson?

• Understanding character development

• Improving vocabulary

• Tracking problems and solutions while reading

• Learning to summarize stories

What is a common mistake students make when reading?

• Ignoring the main characters

• Focusing too much on details

• Not stopping to think about the story

• Reading too quickly

What was one of the initial problems faced by the settlers of Jamestown?

• No access to fresh water

• Lack of food

• Marshy land that was difficult to live on

• Hostile wildlife

Why did the Native Americans not trust the settlers?

• They spoke different languages

• Previous settlers had treated them cruelly

• The settlers had stolen from them

• They had different religious beliefs

What was one solution the settlers implemented to protect themselves?

• Forming an alliance with another colony

• Moving to a different location

• Building a fort

• Hiring guards

What was a consequence of the settlers not having stable crops?

• They relied on fishing

• Many settlers starved

• They moved to a new area

• They had to trade with other colonies

What was a problem caused by the river near the settlers?

• It dried up during summer

• It was too far from the settlement

• It became filthy and polluted, causing disease

• It flooded frequently

What event marked a positive change in the settlers' situation?

• The settlers discovered gold

• A new ship arrived with goods and men

• The settlers found a new water source

• The settlers built a new town

How did the settlers and Native Americans begin to improve their relationship?

• By building a shared settlement

• By trading goods, services, and knowledge

• By signing a peace treaty

• By sharing religious practices

What are the three steps to track problems and solutions in a story?

• Read, summarize, and discuss

• Read, ask questions, and take notes

• Read, highlight, and memorize

• Read, write, and review