In paragraph 8, the positive tone of the passage shifts to anxiety as the author notes that Barlowe could not speak the native language.

In paragraph 8, the positive tone of the passage shifts to worrisome as the author notes that the Secotan wanted to trade for items used for war.

In paragraph 8, the positive tone of the passage shifts to hopelessness as the author notes that the Secotan and explorers were not getting along.

In paragraph 8, the positive tone of the passage shifts to disheartened as the author notes that the explorers had a difficult time settling into the land.

amazing accounts

expensive loads

large quantities

native people

It shows that the explorers mistreated the land and did not understand the Secotan.

It shows that the ocean was filled with fish ready for Barlowe to catch.

It shows that Barlowe and his men were not ready to start a new settlement.

It shows that the native Secotan were skilled and eager to learn more about the explorers.

by contrasting their trade desires with those of the Englishmen

by detailing the jewels that they traded for shirts and hats

by describing the clothing and accessories worn by the Secotan

by illustrating how much fish the Secotan could catch

“The English gave him a shirt and a hat as a present. In return, he fished for them, taking his canoe into the sound and in less than half an hour completely filling his boat with fish.” (paragraph 5)

“Large numbers of Secotan came down to the ships, and without ever having to row ashore, the explorers began to know the country, learning the names of people and places.” (paragraph 6)

“Pearl earrings hung in graceful loops to her waist. Her children wore earrings of copper, and Granganimeo’s hair was decorated...” (paragraph 6)

“It wasn’t battles or foreigners or fish or copper they wanted to find...but Roanoke, the island of white shell beads.” (paragraph 9)

The shore was organized into groups of people.

The shore was being dirtied and destroyed by all of the people.

The shore was washing away due to all of the people.

The shore was busy and filled with people.

The author helps the reader understand how overgrown the landscape is.

The author helps the reader picture the wonders of the beach.

The author helps the reader hear the shouting men on the ships.

The author helps the reader feel the nervousness of the group.

Sir Walter Raleigh sent a group of men to North America in 1584 in search of riches. When they arrived on the coast, they were impressed with the pearls and copper earrings worn by the native people.

In 1584, a group of explorers landed on the eastern coast of North America in search of Roanoke Island. They were amazed by the landscape and quickly built relationships with the native Secotan people.

The native Secotan were nervous about the group of men who landed on the coast in 1584. The Secotan were quick to start trading items with the men for weapons so that they could defend themselves from attacks.

In 1584, captains Amadas and Barlowe ended their treacherous journey across the Atlantic Ocean when they landed in North America. The men aboard the ship were instructed to start a colony for England.

Both passages provide the reasons each group came to the New World.

Both passages illustrate typical days for the groups.

Both passages include detailed descriptions of the east coast beaches.

Both passages hint that the transition to the New World was easy.

pay for

require

sign up

trick

help plant food in America

help start a new life in America

help ship supplies to America

help design the first flag for America

help plant food in America

help start a new life in America

help ship supplies to America

help design the first flag for America

by comparing their lives to those of the women in England

by detailing a typical day in their lives

by explaining how much the men had to help them

by listing how many children were born in America

Women were brought along to keep the colony alive and thriving.

Women were brought along out of obligation, but they were mostly unwanted.

Women were brought along to trade with the Native Americans.

Women were brought along willingly, and they often asked to make the journey.

Women spent too much time cooking and cleaning; they preferred the times when they were dancing.

Women were often given the responsibility of taking care of other families.

Women accomplished a great deal of daily work in the New World; they kept the colony running.

Women were required to find and prepare their nightly dinners.

understood

strict

likely

complicated

“It took a determined and dedicated woman to cope...”

“Although little is known...”

“Along with their own families...”

“When the men returned in the evening...”

by describing the Queen’s interest in the advancement of the women of England

by describing the circumstances behind Eleanor White Dare joining the group

by describing the hard work involved for the women in the group

by describing the needs of the men working in the fields

“English women enjoyed an unusual amount of freedom and control over their own lives.” (paragraph 1)

“Eleanor was the daughter of John White, governor of the colony, and the wife of Ananias Dare...” (paragraph 2)

“...the women were likely up before dawn collecting wood and preparing the cooking fires.” (paragraph 3)

“Afternoons were filled with gardening, baking bread, mending clothing, and sewing garments.” (paragraph 3)