Vocabulary Spider Map for The General History of Virginia

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John Smith and the General History of Virginia

The General History of Virginia by John Smith

Lesson Plans by Kristy Littlehale

Captain John Smith was many things: an adventurer, a decorated soldier, an explorer, a conqueror, a poet, a mapmaker, and an author. The General History of Virginia (originally The Generall Historie of Virginiais) detailed history of the planters’ years in Jamestown from 1607-1609.

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Timeline of Key Events

The General History of Virginia by John Smith - The Virginia Colony Timeline

Identifying Themes

The General History of Virginia by John Smith - Themes in <i>The General History of Virginia</i>

Smith as an Unreliable Narrator

The General History of Virginia by John Smith - Smith as an Unreliable Narrator

Promoting a New World

The General History of Virginia by John Smith - Promoting a New World

Visual Vocabulary

The General History of Virginia by John Smith - Vocabulary in <i>The General History of Virginia</i>

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ENTREATY
n. plea; earnest petition
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MOLLIFY
v. to soothe; to lessen anger; to calm down
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PILFER
v. to steal
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PERIL
n. great danger; life threatening circumstance
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RECOMPENSE
n. reward; payment