3) A Strange New Land: September 1, later - September 16, 1609

• English
• 4th Grade

A Strange New Land:

September 1, later - September 16, 1609

gloomy; dull

1. deliberately
2. squeamish
3. dismal

purposely

1. deliberately
2. squeamish
3. dismal

nauseated; queasy

1. deliverance
2. squeamish
3. dismal

Before I _____, I said goodbye to the bus driver.

1. disembarked
2. forage
3. hostile

When we tried to put the cat in the carrier, it became _____ and hissed at us.

1. disembarked
2. forage
3. hostile

I like to _____ for nuts and berries in the forest behind my house.

1. disembarked
2. forage
3. hostile

Use forage in a sentence.
Definition- search widely for food or provisions

Use deliberately in a sentence.
Definition- on purpose; with intent

Use hostile in a sentence.
Definition-unfriendly, against, resist

What simile does Elizabeth use to describe the sound of the drums in “September 3, night”? Write the simile below and then make your own simile to describe the drums!

What makes Jessie so upset in this section?

1. She breaks her ankle.
2. Her mother dies.
3. Elizabeth is angry at her.
4. The Bridger boys keep teasing her.

Who is Francis Collier?

1. Captain Smith’s most trusted friend.
2. Elizabeth’s teacher in England.
3. Elizabeth’s new friend.
4. Jessie’s father.

According to Captain Smith, why are the Indians becoming more hostile?

Captain Smith wants to “soothe things with the Indians” so he and a group, including Elizabeth, sail to the nearby village where Pocahontas lives. Describe Elizabeth’s experience while visiting Pocahontas’ village. In your answer, include at least three details from the story.

What plan do Captain Smith and Papa come up with to make sure the settlers do not starve? What do you think of this plan?