The actual, historical account of Pocahontas is very different from the Disney version of the story. Use this activity to thoughtfully compare and contrast the two versions of the story.
What you need:
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Disney’s Pocahontas movie
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Scissors
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Popcorn (optional)
How to prep:
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Cut out the Conversation Cards
Directions:
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Watch Disney’s Pocahontas with some popcorn.
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Read “The True Story of Pocahontas” (provided in this document).
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Use these Conversation Cards to compare and contrast the two versions of the story with meaningful discussion.
