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Thanksgiving Teacher Resources
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In this Thanksgiving worksheet, students read the passage about Thanksgiving and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 5 questions.
Tenth graders examine the reality of the first Thanksgiving. In this American history lesson, 10th graders use primary and secondary sources to investigate the first Thanksgiving. Students feature their research findings in books that they write for children.
Students use the Tanka form of Japanese poetry to write a Thanksgiving poem. In this Japanese poetry lesson, students review a Tanka style poem and compose an original poem about Thanksgiving. Students will also write an Acrostic poem.
Students review the reasons why Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States. Using the internet, they research the history of the holiday and discover what the first Thanksgiving was like. They also examine a typical menu for a Thanksgiving dinner and create their own menu for the feast.
In this word recognition worksheet, students trace the words "You're invited...", write the words independently, and color the picture of a Pilgrim hat.
In this vocabulary activity worksheet, students use the vocabulary words to complete the definitions, complete the diary entry, and write a funny story.
In this Thanksgiving worksheet, students write an acrostic poem about the holiday. Students use the letters in THANKSGIVING to start each line of poetry.
Students create various timelines. Students use timelines to learn about events that occurred in early United States history. After learning about the first Thanksgiving, students make a brochure demonstrating what they have learned. Students also create their own timelines for events that they are more familiar with.
Students analyze images from the first Thanksgiving. In this then and now lesson, students view and discuss primary sources from the first Thanksgiving. Students compare celebrations from then to now.
Third graders celebrate Thanksgiving. In this holiday lesson plan, 3rd graders create Thanksgiving table decorations, a paper bag turkey, and Pilgrim place cards. They write poems and make a Thanksgiving card.