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Welcome to Jamestown! Third and fourth graders read and analyze primary source documents about Jamestown or Fort James. They read and analyze descriptions of Fort James from primary sources. They access a website to explore more information and complete an associated worksheet.

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primary source analysis, primary sources, jamestown, colonial america

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historic virginia, james fort, jamestown, primary source documents, english language arts
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Grade
3rd - 4th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategy
Research

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