Early Settlers in Delaware

Early Settlers in Delaware and Nearby

Your task

Your favorite aunt wants to know more about who first came to Delaware. She'll be visiting for only a short time so she wants to visit the very best place to learn about the history of the Delaware area before 1700.

What do we need to know?

Your letter should give your aunt a good overall description of the site you are recommending. Record the answers on your worksheet.

What place are you investigating?
Describe what the place looks like.
Why was it important in Delaware history?
What years was this place important?
How far is the place from New Castle?
What days of the week and time of day can someone visit the site?
Why is this the best place for your aunt to visit?

RESEARCH:

Now it's time to find out about what your aunt should visit. Use the links below to see some of the sites. Some of the places are just by the side of the road now, but others have museums or exhibits.

Historic Sites	The Old Dutch House Lower Swedish Log Cabin (also click on Found at the Cabin to see items that were found when the cabin was discovered) DeVries monument Fort Christina Kalmar Nyckel (Also look at the History, Photos and Ship's Specs pages) Old Swedes Church, Wilmington Zwaanendael Museum Lenni Lenape Museum Nanticoke Indian Museum and Powwow
Maps	Map of Old New Castle New Netherlands in 1630 (find Lewes in the green section) Driving directions to The Old Dutch House Lower Swedish Log Cabin DeVries monument Fort Christina Kalmar Nyckel Old Swedes Church Zwaanendael Museum Lenni Lenape Museum Nanticoke Indian Museum and Powwow
History	Historic Lewes Timeline

WRITING YOUR LETTER:

With all your information in hand, it's time to write your letter. Use this rubric to make sure you are staying on track.

	Organize	Develop	Sentences	Words
4	My writing is an order that makes sense. I use words to connect the beginning, middle and end. I always stay on topic. My piece's beginning tells about the topic in an exciting way. My writing has an effective ending.	My details are all about my topic. My details are important to my topic. I use many details to tell about my topic.	I use complete sentences. I use different words to start my sentences. I use long and short sentences.	I use many exciting, sparkling words. I use many powerful action words.
3	My writing is mostly in an order that makes sense. My writing has a beginning, middle and end. I usually use words to connect the beginning, middle and end. My writing has a good ending.	My details are mostly about my topic. I use some details to tell about my topic. My details are good.	I usually use complete sentences. I usually use different words to start my sentences. I use long and short sentences.	I use some exciting, sparkling words. I use some powerful action words. I use a lot of different words.
2	My writing might be in an order that is confusing. My writing might be missing a beginning, middle or end. My writing might include sentences that are not about the topic. My ending is just "The End."	I use just a few details to tell about my topic. Some of my details might not tell about my topic.	I sometimes use complete sentences. I start most of my sentences the same. My sentences are short.	I use a few exciting, sparkling words. I use few powerful action words. Many of my words are the same.
1	My writing is in an order that is confusing. I might have written about more than one topic. My writing may be missing a beginning, middle or ending.	I have few or no details. My piece is very short.	My sentences might not be complete. I might use the same words to begin my sentences. My sentences are short.	I do not use exciting, sparkling words. I do not use powerful action words. I often use the same words. I leave out words.
Rubric source: Jennie Smith Elementary School, Newark, Delaware

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