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Thanksgiving Common Core RH.6-8.10 resources
History of Thanksgiving BUNDLE|Video,Reading,Art, Color- Digital
As a history teacher, I struggle with how Thanksgiving is typically portrayed as a holiday celebrating a big happy feast between Pilgrims and Native Americans when that’s really not the whole (or even accurate) story. I think it is important for students to know the REAL story of Thanksgiving, which is why I am sharing my History of Thanksgiving resource with you! Go beyond telling the white-washed version of Thanksgiving this year and teach the TRUE and WHOLE story of Thanksgiving! This set of
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4th - 8th
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Also included in: Holiday SUPER Bundle for November - Digital
The Plymouth Colony and the First Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension Passage
This one page reading passage about the Plymouth Colony:tells when and why the colony was establishedexplores its early hardshipsexplains the colonists' relationship with Squanto and the nearby Nativesdiscusses how it became the site of the first ThanksgivingThe passage includes 10 multiple choice reading comprehension questions, an answer key, and 2 self-scoring digital versions - EASEL and Google Forms. This passage is easy to understand and can be used for any grade studying US history or the
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4th - 7th
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The Mayflower Compact: A Middle School Primary Source Investigation
Make the past come to life with this 4-part primary source investigation on the Mayflower Compact. Not only will your students analyze the primary source, but they will have fun doing so!
Students begin with an engaging See-Think-Wonder activity before tackling the actual document via a highlighting and annotating task. Next, students will get the real story behind the Mayflower Compact through a brief secondary source reading and Stop and Jot activity. Finally, students will create a newspaper
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6th - 8th
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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
History of Thanksgiving BUNDLE|Video,Reading,Art, Color- Print and Digital
As a history teacher, I struggle with how Thanksgiving is typically portrayed as a holiday celebrating a big happy feast between Pilgrims and Native Americans when that’s really not the whole (or even accurate) story. I think it is important for students to know the REAL story of Thanksgiving, which is why I am sharing my History of Thanksgiving resource with you! Go beyond telling the white-washed version of Thanksgiving this year and teach the TRUE and WHOLE story of Thanksgiving! This set of
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4th - 10th
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Also included in: Holiday SUPER Bundle for November - Print and Digital
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
Christmas around the world social studies for 5th grade and middle school
Tired of looking for fun and educational Christmas around the world reading passages for 5th grade or middle school? With this no-prep Christmas activity for social studies, students will learn about 17 different traditions around the world in a fun and memorable way. Not only that but your students will practice critical thinking and reading comprehension all while having fun solving riddles along the way.WHY THIS SOCIAL STUDIES CHRISTMAS READING PASSAGES:- No more working and prepping on Sunda
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5th - 8th
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First Thanksgiving Escape Room Activity
A Thanksgiving Escape Room activity looking at the voyage of the Mayflower and the first pilgrims. Ideal for fifth grade or sixth grade, the activity is perfect for group work, a Thanksgiving project, team-building activities or for a fun, engaging and interactive lesson. The activity can be used in English class as it incorporates some ELA skills or in Social Studies.The activity has been split into four different tasks; your students will need to complete each of the tasks to reveal a word. To
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5th - 6th
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The First Thanksgiving Reading and Math Activities - A Thanksgiving Mini Unit
Cover the First Thanksgiving respectfully, without losing valuable class time. This math and reading print and digital activity features a two-page reading passage on the very first Thanksgiving day dinner in 1621 when the pilgrims celebrated their first harvest in the new world. Read about their relationship with the Wampanoag Native Americans and the real first dinner. The reading passage connects to a cross-curricular integrated history and close reading lesson with material for geography a
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4th - 6th
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Thanksgiving around the world for social studies: reading passages activity
Tired of looking for fun and educational Thanksgiving around the world reading passages where your whole class will be engaged and learn? With this no prep Thanksgiving activity for social studies, students will learn about 13 different traditions around the world in a fun and memorable way. Not only that but your students will practice critical thinking and reading comprehension all while having fun solving riddles along the way. WHY THIS SOCIAL STUDIES THANKSGIVING READING PASSAGES:- No more w
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5th - 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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History of Thanksgiving for social studies: reading comprehension and passages
Tired of looking for fun and educational history of Thanksgiving reading comprehension activities where your whole class will be engaged and learn? With this no prep Thanksgiving activity for social studies, students will learn about 14 traditions in a fun and memorable way. Not only that but your students will practice critical thinking and reading comprehension all while having fun solving riddles along the way. WHY THIS HISTORY OF THANKSGIVING READING COMPREHENSION:- No more working and prepp
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5th - 8th
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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
Pilgrims Differentiated Reading Passages
#givethankssaleIn this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on the Pilgrims who landed at Plymouth Rock. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students as you discuss the Pilgrims, the First Thanksgiving, 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 Cl
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3rd - 8th
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Pilgrims & First Thanksgiving Close Reading Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
A Google Forms close reading passage with comprehension and grammar questions followed by an extension task about the Pilgrims that arrived in the United States on the Mayflower, and their first year as colonists including the first Thanksgiving ceremony. The NO PREP informational text activity is ideal for distance learning and perfect for students in fifth grade or sixth grade. The resource, which also comes in PDF format, allows students to learn key facts about U.S. History whilst working on
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5th - 6th
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Also included in: Ten November Close Reading Passages | Digital & Print | 5th & 6th Grade
Halloween Differentiated Reading Passages
Halloween has a long and interesting history! The story of Halloween is thousands of years old. In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage based on the ancient traditions, festivals, and cultural beliefs that formed what we know as Halloween! It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level readers as you discuss the first celebrations of the Celtic Harvest, "Souling", Catholic and Christians variations of All Souls' Day and All Saints' Day, and more. Strictly a historical p
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Not Grade Specific
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Also included in: US Holidays Differentiated Reading Passages Leveled Texts bundle
13 Colonies Reading Comprehension Q&A Printable Worksheet
This is a ready to print reading comprehension covering the 13 colonies. This worksheet is a great assignment to use to explain the major differences between the New England, Middle and Southern colonies. Students will be able to understand why the colonies were created. Use this assignment to add to your lesson or as sub plan.
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5th - 8th
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The Puritans Lesson Plan
The Puritan's Lesson Plan discusses numerous topics from the Puritan way of life, Puritan beliefs, Puritan and Separatist differences and similarities, the Pilgrims, Plymouth Colony, William Bradford, the first Thanksgiving, Salem Witch Trials, and MORE!Save $$$ and receive even MORE VALUE!! This lesson plan is part of a unit bundle. CLICK HERE!The Puritans Lesson Plan is designed to cover one classroom period, however it can easily be stretched out over two! It comes complete with PowerPoint pr
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5th - 12th
Plymouth Pilgrims
Plymouth Pilgrims, The Voyage and the People of the Mayflower-- A comprehensive guide for grades 6-8 on the people and events associated with the Mayflower voyage. Who were the pilgrims, and the Native Americans they met in Plymouth? What would make the pilgrims travel so far under such horrible conditions? The following lessons will try to illuminate students as to what life was truly like in the Plymouth Colony. When we think of the pilgrims of the Plymouth Colony, what comes to mind? If yo
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Thanksgiving Bundle
Early America Bundle
Begin your study of early American history with this two product bundle! These resources are perfect for introducing how the 13 colonies came to be and the events leading up to the "first" Thanksgiving. In this bundle you will receive the Colonial America – Starter Kit and the First Thanksgiving Craft with Informational Text for a total of 102 pages of materials to teach from. *To see a sample of what is included, download this free resource: Colonial America - Beginning the JourneyThis bundle i
Grades:
2nd - 6th
Thanksgiving History Reading & Comprehension & Crossword for Middle & High
Looking for a way to keep your students learning as Thanksgiving approaches? Check out this informational reading about the History of Thanksgiving It comes with a crossword, five worksheets two coloring sheets and a key! This is designed for upper grades. The entire reading is available in the preview so you can decide if it is right for your audience.Note: The Font is Lexend which is designed for students with dyslexia and can be noted as an accommodation.For more interesting activities to hel
Grades:
7th - 10th
Also included in: Thanksgiving Fun Writing Activities for Middle and High School
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