Name:	HR/IG: 	

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Dear fourth graders,
Today, you will work independently to learn about the Native Americans who lived in New Jersey before European settlers arrived.  This should help you get a better understanding of what New Jersey was like hundreds of years ago; it should also give you ideas that you can include in your upcoming presentations.

Please read Chapter 3, Lesson 1 in your textbook (pp. 64-67) and complete the activities on the reverse of this page.  It will be collected at the end of class.  If you finish early, you may take out a book and read.

Please be certain to do your best work and show your teacher(s) the same respect and care you would wish for yourself.  I will see you all after testing is over.

Take care,
Mr. jeda

1.	Using the map on page 66, answer the following question: which form of the Lenape language was spoken in the northwestern part of New Jersey?

	

2.	Use the chart on page 66, answer the following question: which town in Union County translates into “hilly place”?

	

3.	Why do many scientists think the first people came to North America and the New Jersey area?

	

4.	How did the natural world of New Jersey affect the lives of the first people living there?

	

5.	Which group of Lenape lived in the area of the community you are studying for your presentation?  What did you learn about them?

	

	

Name:	HR/IG: 	

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Dear fourth graders,
Today, you will work independently to learn more about the Lenape, the Native Americans who lived in New Jersey before European settlers arrived.  After learning a few basics on Tuesday, use your time today to learn more that will help you in your upcoming presentations.

Please read Chapter 3, Lesson 2 in your textbook (pp. 68-73) and complete the activities on the reverse of this page.  It will be collected at the end of class.  If you finish early, you may take out a book and read.

Please be certain to do your best work and show your teacher(s) the same respect and care you would wish for yourself.  I will see you all after testing is over.

Take care,
Mr. jeda

1.	Describe how Lenape chiefs made decisions.

	

2.	What were some on the important Lenape occasions and ceremonies?

	

3.	Look at the picture of the Lenape village on pages 70-71.  What do you think it was like to live there?  Would you want to live in that type of village?  Would you like to visit?  Why?  Write a 1-2 paragraph response answering these questions.