For simplicity, the term "Indian" is used instead of the more correct term, "Native American."

 

"The Pilgrims look cold and hungry."

 

"Have you watched them planting?  Their seeds will never grow."

 

"Should we help them?"

 
 

"What if they try to attack us?"

 
 
 

"Their ways are strange."

 
 

(Squanto speaks.)  **** "I know the English.  They will not hurt us.  Men who attack never bring families. If we don't help them, they will have trouble getting  through the next rough winter when food is scarce."

 
 

(Squanto talks to the Pilgrims.) ****** "We are afraid for you.  Conditions are harsh here.  I will stay and teach you how to plant corn.  I will show you how to catch fish,  and which berries to eat."

 

(Later, he reports back to the tribe.)  ****** "They really needed help!  I taught them to plant corn with fish heads, the Indian way.  Then I showed them which plants they could eat. They want us to join them for a feast celebrating their harvest."

 
 

Some of the Pilgrims are worried. There is not enough food for the winter, and many Indians will be coming to the feast.

 
 
 

"We would not be alive now  if the Indians hadn't helped us."

 

(It is decided.) **** The Pilgrims gather their food  together and prepare for the great feast to come.

 

They cook for many days.

 
 

The Indians bring fresh meat.......

 
 

...and their families, too.

 
 
 

Somehow, when the meal is ready,  there is plenty of food for all.

 
 
 

The Pilgrims pray for  Peace for the people.

 
 

They hope it is the beginning of a long friendship.

 

 
 

Singing Together About  "Old Tom Turkey"

 
 

After the performance, the Pilgrims  and Indians play peacefully together.

 

Multi-Age Teachers (and Directors) **** Mrs. Cheatham and Mrs. Smotherman

 

 
 

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