June 1-3 2026 Final Pocahontas Project Work Time & Journal Review

Final Pocahontas Project Review & Work Time - TABLES & Laptops #1

*Review of all work - in Journals - One-On-One Meetings & Egan - Marrow Thieves TEST

Journal Package Review - Assignments

* Pocahontas Venn Diagram

* Marrow Thieves Family Tree - Frenchie OG Family, New Family and Council - page 169

* Lit Circle 2 - Theme Package - Marrow Thieves & Personal Novel

* Journal 6 - April 27 - Frenchie's view re: Hoarding Knowledge/Language

* Journal 7 May 4 - The Long Stumble

* John Smith Letter - 3 Questions

• Compare & Contrast Essay OR Poster

Project Guidelines:

Students must include:

• At least 2 different sources (articles, PDFs, film)
• Key similarities and differences
• Analysis of bias and purpose
• Personal reflection:
  • Why does perspective matter?

Culminating Project Options

Option 1: Comparative Essay

• 3–5 paragraphs:
  • Introduction (topic + claim)
  • Body paragraphs (comparisons)
  • Conclusion (importance of multiple perspectives)
  • Quotes or evidence from sources (min 3)

Option 2: Poster / Visual Project

Must include:

• Venn diagram or side-by-side comparison
• Quotes or evidence from sources (min 3)
• Images (optional)
• Written explanation

*Mini Lesson - Mr. Wilson - BC Digital Classroom review.

Assessment Rubric 

Criteria	Excellent	Developing	Beginning
Understanding of Perspectives	Clear & insightful	Some understanding	Limited
Use of Evidence	Strong & specific	Some evidence	Minimal
Comparison Skills	Thoughtful contrasts	Basic comparison	Little comparison
Communication	Organized, clear	Some clarity	Unclear

Work Periods + Presentations

Assessment Criteria:

• Understanding of both perspectives
• Use of evidence
• Clarity of comparison
• Critical thinking

Final Reflection Journal: > ON YOUR PROJECT

• “How has your understanding of Pocahontas changed throughout this unit?”