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8th grade Thanksgiving Common Core RI.6.1 resources
Thanksgiving ELA Digital Escape Room - Common Core Aligned
The week before Thanksgiving break comes with anxious students who are eager for "fun" activities. What better time to review the standards with an ENGAGING Escape Room than then?! This Common Core aligned Escape Room will have students racing to finish these ELA tasks.This Product Includes:4 TasksTask 1: The Celebration - Chronological Order - CCSSRL5Task 2: The Mayflower Voyage – Reading Comprehension - CCSSRI1/L4Task 3: The Tale of the Terrified Turkey – Plot Structure - CCSSRL3Task 4: Thanks
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: DIGITAL Escape Room BUNDLE: Reading Comprehension
Thanksgiving Activities
Thanksgiving Activities for Reading and Writing, Grades 4-8Forget your old Thanksgiving lesson plans! Your students do NOT want to hear about the first Thanksgiving, and they DEFINITELY do NOT want to write dull paragraphs about the things they are thankful for.Seriously. They DON’T!Spice up your lesson plans with this DIFFERENT differentiated unit for Thanksgiving!Your students will:• View and analyze a video clip about innovative humane practices at turkey farms and processing plants.• View a
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4th - 9th
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Thanksgiving Activity, Reading Comprehension Activity, Craftivity
This Thanksgiving Activity will have your middle school and upper elementary students reflecting on why Thanksgiving is important to our nation and our families. This reading activity will have your students working on reading comprehension, text citations, and using the citations in their answers. In addition, your students will also ponder over what is important to them in their lives, what they are grateful for, what they wish for in the future, what they hope for, and how they feel about the
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: November No-Prep ELA Activities
Thanksgiving History: Passage - Distance Learning Compatible
Let's clear up a few Thanksgiving myths. The "first Thanksgiving" was not one big meal. The Pilgrims and Wampanoag Native Americans probably did not sit around a long table giving thanks together. And don't start picturing turkeys and pumpkin pie either. The real "first Thanksgiving" was quite different from how it is pictured in many places today.With this resource, students will learn more about the real "first Thanksgiving" and why many people today picture turkey and pumpkin pie around the
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: High-Interest History Differentiated Passages for the Year Bundle
November Passages: History - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn fascinating and random historical facts about November through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions4 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 different
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: High-Interest History Differentiated Passages for the Year Bundle
Squanto Differentiated Reading Passages
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on Squanto and his interactions with the Pilgrims. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students as you discuss the first Thanksgiving, traditions, the Pilgrims, Wampanoag tribe, and more. 3 types of questions are included, along with an answer key. Integrate history content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. This activity is also available in Google Drive/Google Classrooms digital
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3rd - 8th
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Anne Hutchinson Differentiated Reading Passages
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on Anne Hutchinson, a Puritan religious leader in the Massachusetts Colony. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students as you discuss the Puritans, religions of the colonies, and more. 3 types of questions are included, along with an answer key. Integrate history content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. This activity is also available in Google Drive/Google Classrooms digital f
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Women's History Month Differentiated Reading Passages Bundle
November Passages: Science - Distance Learning Compatible
With this resource, students will learn random and fascinating facts about the month of November through reading engaging passages on differentiated reading levels. Students can respond to short-answer questions after reading. The questions are aligned to informational text reading standards. Teaching notes and lesson plans are included. This resource can be printed or shared digitally. What is included?+ Printable and interactive digital versions4 reading passages – (See topics below.)5 differe
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: High-Interest Science Differentiated Passages for the Year Bundle
History of Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension Passages Questions Pilgrims Native
Beyond Thanksgiving: Wampanoag Native Americans and Pilgrim Perspectives Printable Passage Unit for 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. Dive deep into the true history of Thanksgiving with this comprehensive passage unit. Unveil the myths and inaccuracies previously perpetuated in schools through untold stories of the Wampanoag people and the pilgrims, exploring their rich legacies, challenges, and impacts on American history.This resource teaches history in an accurate way through multiple perspectiv
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5th - 8th
Informational Text for Thanksgiving--5 Things You Didn't Know about Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Informational Text
Informational Text Thanksgiving Theme
Informational Text for Thanksgiving presents five unusual, but true facts about Thanksgiving—things you won’t find in the history books. Use these informational texts as a count-down to the Thanksgiving holidays or as part of a holiday literacy center.
Each one-page article is accompanied by 5 CCSS-aligned questions and 1 to 3 bonus questions that can turn into a writing or research assignment. Full answer keys are provid
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5th - 9th
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All About Pumpkins Literacy Activities: Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Poetry
INTERESTING & FREE! Grab their attention with interesting informational texts about pumpkins, historical literacy passages, vocabulary connections, a poem, fascinating facts that are incorporated into critical thinking activities, writing explanatory text about how to make a jack-o-lantern, writing a short persuasive text about why and how people can eat more pumpkin in their diets, and more challenging yet fun ELA activities. Perfect for the fall season in ELA, including Halloween and Thank
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5th - 9th
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Thanksgiving Activities : Thanksgiving Informational Text
Thanksgiving Activities ; Thanksgiving Informational Text and Reading and Activity Packet is here just in time for one of America's favorite holidays! Through the engaging text and fun follow-up activities, students will learn about the history of the holiday and how the original harvest feast differed from that we enjoy today. The text is carefully researched using highly reliable sources, which are cited in the packet. Said one buyer, "Loved the article and text dependent questions, something
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Thanksgiving Reading and Writing Bundle
Native American Heritage Month Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages
Celebrate the lives and accomplishments of Native Americans while working on nonfiction reading comprehension skills with this set of biographies of notable Indigenous people! Perfect for Native American Indian Heritage Month in November, Thanksgiving, and Indigenous Peoples Day in October. The lives and accomplishments of Indigenous people should be celebrated year round. This No Prep! Print and Go! resource is perfect for days when you don't have lots of time to prep complicated lessons.
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5th - 8th
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Thanksgiving Activities - Middle School English Nonfiction, Grammar, Wordsearch
The perfect collection of Thanksgiving activities for your middle schoolers! This Thanksgiving bundle includes everything you need to keep your students engaged this November. Students will be working on fun and purposeful reading activities designed specifically for the middle school English classroom! ✨BUNDLE & SAVE✨When you purchase the Middle School ELA Activities Bundle you get purposeful activities for all of the major holidays. Check it out!You know teaching during the holidays is a s
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Middle School English Holidays Activities Bundle
Thanksgiving History: Passage 2 - Distance Learning Compatible
Thanksgiving is a national holiday that is celebrated every year in the United States to remember the feast that was shared hundreds of years ago between the Wampanoag Native Americans and the Pilgrims who sailed to North America on the Mayflower. While you were probably already familiar with that piece of the Thanksgiving story, there’s a lot about Thanksgiving you may not know because focusing only on the “friendly” meal that was shared leaves out the most important parts of the story.With thi
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3rd - 8th
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Thanksgiving Activity, "The Infamous Thanksgiving Parade Balloons"
This Thanksgiving activity is perfect if you have read Balloons Over Broadway with your students or would like your students to read an article about the Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons. This is an engaging activity to do right before Thanksgiving Break or a go-to activity right after you come back. It is ready to go!Your middle school and upper elementary school students will be asked to read an article called, "The Infamous Balloons of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade", answer reading comp
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Reading Passages Nonfiction Bundle, Reading Comprehension
THANKSGIVING RECIPE COMPREHENSION - Simple Cooking & Life Skills - Activities
Simple Thanksgiving Recipes | Reading Comprehension | Life Skills | Cooking | Special Education | A recipe for success! Teach essential life skills AND reading comprehension with these short but tasty recipes! Students are sure to LOVE learning about cooking and how to prepare these delicious Thanksgiving menu items. From No-Fail Turkey and Classic Herb Stuffing to Easy Pumpkin Pie and Sweet Potato Casserole your students will get their fill with these solidly-conceived life-skills l
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3rd - 12th
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NATIVE AMERICAN TOTEM POLE ELA MINI UNIT | Art Integration | Thanksgiving
Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with this no-prep, 24-page Totem Pole Mini Unit for Middle Grades (Grades 4-8)! This mini-unit includes everything you need to learn about Totem Poles with your students in your ELA, Art, or Social Studies classroom-reading, writing, art, and STEM. This is a great Thanksgiving-related art integration unit too!The following Native American Totem Pole Resources are included:•Nonfiction reading passage about Totem Poles w
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3rd - 12th
Native American Heritage Month/Famous Native Americans Scavenger Hunt
Native American History Month is in November, but I, even as an educator, didn’t know this until I was in my late 30’s. I polled my own students and they, like me, know less than we should about Native American heroes; I am embarrassed by this—they, of course, are excused! This scavenger hunt is a fun and engaging and collaborative way to learn about such legendary Native Americans as Sherman Alexie, Wilma Mankiller, Sequoyah, Sitting Bull, Maria Tallchief, and Sacagawea. Included is your scav
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2nd - 8th
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The First Thanksgiving (historically accurate) Differentiated Reading Passages
#givethankssaleIn this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on Pilgrims and the First Thanksgiving. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students as you discuss the "first Thanksgiving", traditions, the Pilgrims, Wampanoag tribe, and more. 3 types of questions are included, along with an answer key. Integrate history content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading Levels: N-R-U$Why should I purchase this passage set?
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3rd - 8th
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Fall & Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension and Social Emotional Learning Bundle
Combine all the amazing fall activities to one pack! Key Features of Each Lesson in This Unit:Social Story for Secondary Students:Immerse students in the captivating tale of six friends as they master the art of respectful group conversations during Thanksgiving.Reading Comprehension Quiz:Assess students' understanding of the story with a thoughtfully crafted quiz that covers key elements of the narrative.Set of 6 Extended Written Response Questions with Matching Poster (RACES Strategy):Encoura
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5th - 12th
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BALLOONS OVER BROADWAY | Thanksgiving | Reading Writing Research STEM Worksheets
Easily incorporate THEMATICALLY RIGOROUS LEARNING into your classroom routine with this no-prep, 25-page Balloons Over Broadway Mini Unit for Middle Grades (Grades 4-8)! This mini-unit is to be used with the book Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet. This book can be read or watched on YouTube (link provided). It includes everything you need to learn about the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, research to compare/contrast the Macy’s Parade with the Rose Bowl Parade, and then create your own “Ba
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3rd - 12th
Pocahontas Differentiated Reading Passages
In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on Pocahontas. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students as you discuss the Pilgrims, Chief Powhatan, John Smith, John Rolfe, and more. 3 types of questions are included, along with an answer key. Integrate history content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. This activity is also available in Google Drive/Google Classrooms digital format here!
Guided Reading Levels: M-O-R
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Women's History Month Volume 2 Differentiated Reading Passages Bundle
Gratitude Posters & ELA Lessons | Great for November & Thanksgiving
Raising your students' awareness about gratitude is part of a subtle and effective preventive discipline system. This product is also available in my Positive Classroom Management & Self-Discipline Bundle. Be sure to check it out - it's one of my most popular selling products with lots of testimonials! Perfect for the any time of year, these great gratitude CCSSawareness activities and posters are designed for middle and high. Continuously build the positive, respectful class culture you wa
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7th - 10th
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