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Thanksgiving lessons for Microsoft Word
Pilgrims: The True Story of Squanto and the First Thanksgiving
This is always a favorite of mine -- I still have former students message me on Thanksgiving to wish me a Happy SquantoGiving (it makes sense after the activity). Squanto lived a fascinating, heart-breaking and inspiring life, and deserves so much more attention and credit than we give him. This reading (with visuals) walks students through his remarkable story, which intertwines with the Pilgrims and explains how the first Thanksgiving came to be. It then dives into the interesting history of h
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6th - 12th
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Thanksgiving- "Build a Healthy Thanksgiving plate." CDC Health Standard 7
Lesson on how to have a Healthy Thanksgiving meal. It includes "Build Your Own Healthy Thanksgiving Plate Activity," additional activity, coloring pages, assessment and answer key, clip art, printables, no prep needed. Easel assessment is available with this lesson plan.CDC HEALTH STANDARD SEVEN: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health enhancing behaviors and to avoid or reduce health risks Included in the lesson plan:Getting involved and helping on ThanksgivingNutrition tips
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2nd - 7th
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Informational Reading Text - The History of Thanksgiving (No Prep/Sub Plans)
An informational text article about the history of Thanksgiving. The information is from the History Channel's website, the questions are mine. A great supplement, fill in, or substitute teaching plan for the holiday season. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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5th - 12th
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Also included in: Info Reading Text - November Holidays Bundle (no prep/sub plans)
Veterans Day and Thanksgiving Art Project
This is a lesson plan that honors Veterans Day.The template included can also be adjusted for Thanksgiving. Students can make their art work personal, and choose the person they would like to thank. The elements of design are the emphasis of this project. Pattern, primary colors, secondary colors as well as tints and shades are explored.
Less experienced students, more experienced students and most experienced students can all be successful with this project. The simplest art materials are neede
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2nd - 6th
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Thanksgiving Movies: High School US History Movie Guide BUNDLE
Thanksgiving Movies: High School US History Movie Guide BUNDLEEnrich your US History Class with these Thanksgiving/Pilgrim/Mayflower Films. Guides INCLUDE: Summaries/Vocabulary/QuestionsBONUS: Thanksgiving Through Time Project Outline
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Info Reading Text - Thanksgiving: the Presidential turkey pardon
An informational text article about the history of the Presidential turkey pardon. The information is from the History Channel's website, the questions are mine. A great supplement, fill in, or substitute teaching plan for the holiday season. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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6th - 12th
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Pilgrims: Mayflower Compact, Plymouth, Squanto and the First Thanksgiving
This covers the whole story, from Pilgrims leaving England through the history of Thanksgiving. Students complete a variety of activities, from analyzing primary sources and completing timelines to creating newspaper articles and taking notes.
I also offer the 1st part of this assignment as "Pilgrims: The Mayflower, Mayflower Compact, Plymouth Rock, Early Struggles" for $1.50. It covers the Pilgrims leaving England and arriving to early struggles in Plymouth.
I also offer the 2nd part of this
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6th - 12th
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I am thankful for...writing prompt paper
Teaching about Thanksgiving: Pilgrims and Indians 'I am thankful for...' writing prompt
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PreK - 1st
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Thanksgiving/Native American Movies Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Thanksgiving/Native American Movies Viewing Guide BUNDLEEnrich your Social Science Classes with these classics!Guides INCLUDE:SummariesVocabularyQuestionsBONUS Project: Thanksgiving Through Time
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
The Real Thanksgiving Lesson Plan
Product Description: Comprehensive Lesson Plan on The Real ThanksgivingOverview: Uncover the true history behind Thanksgiving with this engaging and interactive lesson plan designed for middle and high school students. This detailed lesson, based on a PowerPoint presentation, challenges students to critically analyze the myths and realities of Thanksgiving. Through reading, multimedia, and guided practice, students will develop their skills in explaining and contrasting historical events with po
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: The Real Thanksgiving Lesson Plan Bundle
Info Reading Text - Thanksgiving: The First Macy's Thanksgivng Day Parade
An informational text article about the history of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The information is from the History Channel's website, the questions are mine. A great supplement, fill in, or substitute teaching plan for the holiday season. MS Word doc for easy editing.
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6th - 12th
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Thanksgiving- Scaffolded Thanksgiving Poem Activity and art project
Scaffold-ed Thanksgiving Poem Activity with art project. This Activity asks the students to create a poem from a scaffold- ed template using five senses; sight, hearing, taste, smell and feeling. The scaffolding is then removed and the poem will be transferred to a Holiday cut-out of their choice to bring home as a keepsake. Cutouts providedExample of what finished poem looks like4 "Thanksgiving" cutouts provided "Word Suggestion" sheet providedPrintable, clip art, no prep neededStore: Health
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4th - 8th
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The First Thanksgiving reading and comprehension questions
A nonfiction reading about the Pilgrims and how the first Thanksgiving was celebrated. A great mini lesson before students celebrate Thanksgiving, so they have some background knowledge about how the holiday started.
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3rd - 4th
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Social Studies, Reading Comprehension,Vocabulary ORIGIN OF THANKSGIVING w/ 32 Qs
Get ready for Thanksgiving Day with this lesson about the history of the Pilgrims’ Thanksgiving. Even if you buy this after Thanksgiving, it will work as a Social Studies lesson or as a Reading Comprehension / Vocabulary lesson. It describes the Pilgrims’ journey on the Mayflower and the writing of the Mayflower Compact. It relates the hardships pilgrims endured and how the Wampanoag tribe befriended them. The lesson also tells how the Pilgrims planned and celebrated with ninety Native A
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5th - 7th
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Thanksgiving Activity for High School - Comparing Historical Perspectives
This is a great last-minute activity for students to complete before Thanksgiving break! Students will read a resource from Pilgrim Hall that glorifies Thanksgiving and an article from Time Magazine that explains the perspective of the Wampanoag tribe. Students will find similarities and differences between each resource, read over discussion questions, find evidence from each resource to back their claims, and participate in a whole-class Socratic seminar.
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8th - 12th
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The Pilgrims (2015) Documentary Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocabulary/Questions
"The Pilgrims" (2015) is a documentary film produced as part of PBS's American Experience series. It provides a comprehensive look at the Pilgrims, a group of English Separatists who traveled to America in 1620 aboard the Mayflower, seeking religious freedom.The documentary explores the Pilgrims' perilous journey across the Atlantic, their landing at Plymouth Rock, and their efforts to establish Plymouth Colony in the New World. It delves into the challenges they faced, including harsh winters,
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Thanksgiving Movies: High School US History Movie Guide BUNDLE
The Mayflower Pilgrims:Behind the Myth (2016) Documentary Viewing Guide
"The Mayflower Pilgrims: Behind the Myth" (2016) is a documentary that delves into the history of the Pilgrims who sailed on the Mayflower and established the Plymouth Colony in 1620. The film provides a nuanced and historically accurate portrayal of the Pilgrims' journey, their challenges in the New World, and their interactions with the Native American inhabitants, particularly the Wampanoag tribe. Through expert interviews, historical documents, and archaeological evidence, the documentary se
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Thanksgiving Movies: High School US History Movie Guide BUNDLE
Sociology of Pieces of April (2003) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Vocab/Questions
"Pieces of April" is a heartfelt comedy-drama film directed by Peter Hedges and released in 2003. The movie tells the story of April Burns (played by Katie Holmes), a young woman living in a run-down apartment in New York City. April, who has a strained relationship with her family, decides to invite her estranged family for Thanksgiving dinner at her apartment.As April prepares the Thanksgiving meal, she encounters various challenges, including a broken stove. Meanwhile, her family embarks on a
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Psychology/Sociology: Thanksgiving Movie Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Sociology of Home for the Holidays (1995) Movie Viewing Guide: Summary/Questions
"Home for the Holidays" is a 1995 comedy-drama film directed by Jodie Foster. The movie follows Claudia Larson (played by Holly Hunter), a single mother dealing with various personal and professional challenges. When her teenage daughter opts to spend Thanksgiving with her boyfriend's family, Claudia decides to visit her dysfunctional family in Baltimore for the holiday.Upon her return home, Claudia finds herself immersed in the chaos of her eccentric family. Her parents, Adele (played by Anne B
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Psychology/Sociology: Thanksgiving Movie Viewing Guide BUNDLE
Saints & Strangers (2015) Documentary Viewing Guide:Summary/Vocab/Questions/KEY
"Saints & Strangers" (2015) is a television miniseries that provides a dramatic retelling of the Pilgrims' voyage on the Mayflower and their struggles during their first year in the New World. The series explores the challenges faced by the Pilgrims as they establish Plymouth Colony, including their interactions with the Native Americans, the harsh winter conditions, and the internal conflicts within the group. The title, "Saints & Strangers," reflects the diverse motivations and backgro
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Thanksgiving Movies: High School US History Movie Guide BUNDLE
Thanksgiving - a one act play
The Pilgrims of Plymouth is a one act play that shows the experience of the Pilgrims, based on historical facts. It is geared towards third through fifth grade, but can be used with other grades. It begins back in England, takes them through their journey to America, and shows their life in Plymouth. It also includes historical facts following the play to share with the students.
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3rd - 6th
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Thanksgiving-It's Not Just About Turkey Anymore-Diversity in Holiday Celebration
This lesson plan explains the importance of understanding that we all are different and unique, and that we may celebrate Thanksgiving with different foods and traditions. History of Thanksgiving is covered, what the first Thanksgiving meal consisted of, what the "traditional Thanksgiving meal" is perceived as, and the many, many different ethnic and regional Thanksgiving dishes that are served. Assessment, 4 activities, clip art, printables, no prep needed. Easel assessment is available with th
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4th - 8th
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Sensational Six Day Pilgrim Unit
Do you need a fun and quick unit to teach during November? Would you like to teach your students about the Pilgrims and Native Americans but there’s never enough time? This is the unit for you! This unit includes detailed lesson plans, resource sheets and great ideas to teach about the Pilgrims and Native Americans in just 6 days! Students will use their reading, writing and research skills as they progress through these highly motivational activities.
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Detailed Lesson
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2nd - 4th
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In November by Cynthia Rylant Read Aloud with Accountable Talk
Read Aloud with Accountable Talk Post-It Note Formatted Teacher Model and Student/Partner Think Aloud Prompts to scaffold instruction in using the reading strategy of inferring to determine what the author is really saying. Linger discussion/writing prompts are included.
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2nd - 3rd
Also included in: Thanksgiving Read Aloud with Accountable Talk Bundle
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