SQUANTO (SCHOLASTIC) FRIEND OF PILGRIMS: READING RESPONSE UNIT

Squanto is the. perfect. historical fiction novel to use when studying Native Americans.

The unit is designed to accompany the book Squanto: Friend of the Pilgrims and provides a structured framework for students to engage with the text and develop their reading comprehension skills.

The unit begins with pre-reading activities that help students build background knowledge and activate their prior knowledge about the Pilgrims and the Native American figure Squanto. These activities may include discussions, brainstorming, and related readings.

As students progress through the book, the unit offers various reading response activities to enhance understanding and critical thinking. These activities can range from comprehension questions and vocabulary exercises to writing prompts and creative projects. Students are encouraged to analyze the characters, events, and themes presented in the book, as well as make connections to their own experiences and the wider world.

This is a chapter by chapter reading response for Scholastic Book, Squanto Friend of the Pilgrims. There are several reading comprehension questions per chapter. It is ready to be printed for students. Questions include use of various graphic organizers and paragraph writing. This is a good tool to use to take Squanto book test.