Imagine Being There: The Wampanoag Meet the Pilgrims

Thanksgiving is a time of reflection, and this year, take a moment to consider the experience of native populations impacted by settlers arriving in America. Ask your social studies students to put themselves in the shoes of a member of the Wampanoag community, the native population in the region where the Pilgrims landed in 1620. What would it feel like if strangers showed up at their home? This creative writing worksheet helps students understand some of the social and emotional aspects of the settlers relocating in the Americas.