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6th grade Thanksgiving cultural activities
Día de Acción de Gracias (Thanksgiving) Spanish Class activities ALL LEVELS
At my school, we have a two day week before we are out for Thanksgiving break.
I have my Spanish 1 students answer questions about their own Thanksgiving celebrations & make their own personal turkeys to display the things for which they are thankful. Everything is done in Spanish. The students love telling about themselves and celebrating holidays, so we both win - they have fun, and I get to see them use Spanish!
For my upper level students, we read a passage (all in Spanish) about
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3rd - 12th
El Día de Acción de Gracias Lectura - Thanksgiving Easy Spanish Reading
This 3-page file includes:~A simple present tense reading written from the first-person perspective of 12-year-old Claudia who has recently arrived with her family from Nicaragua and is celebrating her first Thanksgiving at her new friend Monica's house.It talks about the traditions, rituals and typical foods prepared on this day. The reading includes a glossary of new vocabulary.~A worksheet with 10 true/false comprehension questions and a short writing assignment.~Answer key.Vocab includes:la
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Fall Holidays Spanish Reading Bundle: TOP 5 Lecturas @35% OFF!
The History of Thanksgiving Activities Middle School
Searching for Thanksgiving Activities for Middle School ELA? This History of Thanksgiving PDF is the perfect reading to help your Language Arts students understand the facts of the complicated history of the Thanksgiving Holiday. The best part? There is NO-PREP required for teachers! Simply Print & Go! Save yourself time and stress the week of Thanksgiving! Included in this resource is a four-page informational article, "A Brief History of Thanksgiving," that is based on facts from primary s
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Thanksgiving Christmas Holiday Mega Bundle - Middle School ELA
Thanksgiving Activities in Spanish - Día de Acción de Gracias
Are you looking for an engaging educational resource to celebrate Thanksgiving in your Spanish language classroom? Try these NO PREP printables! This unit includes a bilingual reading, comprehension questions, vocabulary, grammar and so much more.Click here to SAVE MONEY on my SPANISH THANKSGIVING BUNDLE.1. Bilingual Reading Includes a brief history and a description of the Thanksgiving celebration. It includes a two-page reading in both English and Spanish. This allows for differentiation in
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6th - 10th
Also included in: Thanksgiving Activities in Spanish - El Día de Acción de Gracias
Thanksgiving Vocab Puzzles | Día de Acción de Gracias | Wordsearch and Crossword
Are you looking for an easy and low-prep way to review Thanksgiving vocabulary with your Spanish students? Then look no further! These fun word puzzles (in pdf form) are a great way to practice or review holiday vocab with your students. There are 25 Thanksgiving-related words included in the five puzzles. Click here to save 20% by purchasing this in a bundle with my other Thanksgiving-related resources!This file includes:one crossword (with clues in English)one word search (with clues in Englis
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6th - 9th
Also included in: Thanksgiving Bundle | Día de Acción de Gracias Bundle
History of Thanksgiving Writing Activities Reading Comprehension Recount Writing
Need to teach your students all about the history of Thanksgiving? This personal recount Thanksgiving writing activity will equip your students with first-hand knowledge about the history of the First Thanksgiving. The recount is narrated through the perspective of Mary (fictional character) aboard the Mayflower. She will connect to the reader with her gripping narration of the events that unfolded right when the Separatists left their small town in Nottinghamshire, England in the year 1620 to t
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4th - 6th
History of Thanksgiving: Presentation and Trivia Game (Google Slides)
Immerse your students in the enchanting history of Thanksgiving with this engaging Google Slides presentation and trivia game, tailored to evoke curiosity and joy. This enthralling lesson unveils the origins of Thanksgiving, tracing its humble beginnings from the Pilgrims' arrival in Plymouth to the modern-day festivities we cherish.Students will gain a vivid understanding of the local indigenous tribes and their interactions with English settlers in Jamestown, Plymouth, and the Massachusetts Ba
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6th - 10th
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Thanksgiving Reading / Listening Comprehension Non Fiction Passages | Boom Cards
Digital BOOM CARDS™ are a fun and easy way for your students or clients to practice language skills! Target reading OR listening comprehension with these 15 highly engaging passages, 5 videos, and 45 corresponding questions about the first Thanksgiving all the way up until modern day. The questions target inferencing, comparing/contrasting, vocabulary/context clues, sharing opinions, making personal connections, inferencing, drawing conclusions, and justifying/explaining answers. This deck will
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4th - 7th
Thanksgiving Packet - Middle School ELA/History
This packet has everything you need for a Language Arts or History Thanksgiving unit.
- Vocabulary (list with definitions, fill-in-the-blanks, and used in text)
- Reading Comprehension (History text)
- Comprehension Questions (multiple choice and short-answer)
- Writing Prompts (Expository, Persuasive, and Creative)
- Start-Ups!!!
- Research Project!
- Fun add-ins (word find and coloring activities)
Great for meeting your cross-curricular needs!
You may use all items or just some,
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6th - 9th
History of Thanksgiving Activity
Thanksgiving | History of Thanksgiving | Thanksgiving History | Thanksgiving Activity
Teach your students the real history behind our American holiday!
Thanksgiving is the only major holiday celebrated in America that has a truly American story behind it. Students typically learn about the “first Thanksgiving” very early on in school. After the early primary grades, however, little is discussed about Thanksgiving. Students in middle school have a better appreciation and understanding of the hi
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4th - 9th
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Lesson Plan
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving is a great introduction to Thanksgiving, particularly for EFL or ESL students who don't know a lot about the holiday. It covers the Thanksgiving football game, the turkey dinner, the theme of gratitude and friendship, even a name-drop of the Mayflower and Miles Standish! Students are led to discuss Thanksgiving traditions, the meaning of Thanksgiving, and key holiday vocabulary. The movie also lends itself to discussing hospitality and being a good guest as Peppermin
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5th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Molly's Pilgrim Clothespin Project and Family Heritage Study CCSS Grades 3-6
This "Molly's Pilgrim Lesson and Clothespin Project" is based on the poignant story "Molly's Pilgrim" by Barbara Cohen. This resource offers a unique window into the themes of immigration, cultural acceptance, and diversity. Each student crafts a Pilgrim doll using a clothespin, embodying their own family's heritage. This hands-on project connects students to their ancestral roots and a celebration of cultural diversity.Included in This Lesson Plan:Story Comprehension Activities: Designed to dee
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3rd - 6th
Also included in: Fourteen Holiday Lessons BUNDLE Minimal Prep CCSS Grades 3-6
The Family Tree: An Historical Awareness Project
Click here to find a generic version that does not reference the United States.This is a wonderful family project and a way for students to better understand their heritage. In this activity pack, students will conduct family research through interviewing, designing a family tree, making a pilgrim doll, and giving an oral presentation. I have included a rubric and an optional activity for an Ethnic Food Tasting Day.The book, Molly's Pilgrim by Barbara Cohen, ties nicely into this project and wor
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3rd - 6th
NATIVE AMERICAN Indians of North America | Activity BUNDLE Unit Study
Travel back in time with this Montessori-Inspired North American Unit Study and learn about the First People of North America. *Please note that we are committed to historical accuracy and have consulted Native American persons for feedback and suggestions on these resources for sensitivity. Learn about some of the larger tribes with continent pinning as well as historic Native American sites. Learn about the fauna (animals) of North America. Practice tracing pictographs, learn about Native Amer
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K - 7th
Fish Cheeks Holiday Short Story and Mini-Research Activity
Looking for a way to tie a powerful short story and a Thanksgiving activity into one short but challenging project? Look no further. This three-day plan will help you incorporate Amy Tan's personal narrative, "Fish Cheeks," with a meaningful dive into cultural customs around the dining table. Students will complete a compare + contrast activity and a mini-research project. A perfect way to combine close reading, research, and writing in a unique, cross-curricular way!Check out the PREVIEW to see
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6th - 7th
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Keepunumuk- Read Aloud Thanksgiving Art Activity-Traditional Foods Grades 2-8
This Native American project is ideal for a Thanksgiving activity. Inclusive of reading, social studies, Native American studies and art! *Includes a FREE bonus lesson idea!This Native American Thanksgiving project-lesson is: Inspired the book Keepunumuk. Lesson can be taught without the book Teaches children about different perspectivesTold from the Wamponoag perspective. A Grandmother tells the story of the first Thanksgiving to her grandchildren. Pre-learning- have your students tell you wha
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2nd - 8th
Thanksgiving Reading in Spanish | Lectura Día de Acción de Gracias
Reading 100% in Spanish on the importance of Thanksgiving in the United States, and I combined it with another short article on how latinos celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States.The product includes:2 short readings combined into 1 reading.Multiple choice reading comprehension questions written in AP style formatA creative writing activity where students write what they are thankful for this year.Written 100% in Spanish.Editable to make changes.Images to scaffold and make the reading more
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2nd - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
FREEBIE: "Thankful" Cards, Posters, Writing Activity, End of Year, Thanksgiving
Why not have your students show gratitude through writing cards, or display the water color posters in your classroom? The positive affirmations can help your students be more grateful and show thankfulness. Perfect for End of Year, Beginning of Year Decor, November and Thanksgiving time. Why not develop and build your classroom community through kindness using these "thankful" posters, cards and activities? RESOURCE INCLUDES:Teaching Ideas7 Color Posters in landscape, square & portrait siz
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PreK - 6th, Staff
Thanksgiving Art Lesson - Spirit of Autumn - Halloween
Here is a project that covers Halloween, Autumn, and Thanksgiving all at once! The students will enjoy creating ‘still life’ artwork by drawing a pumpkin and other elements. When cutting out all of the elements, they will play with the composition of their work before finishing it. Your students will learn gradient shading techniques, and blending. Students will love the the radiant and mysterious effects of dry pastel, and they will definitely use their newly learned shading techniques in the
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3rd - 8th
November Bulletin Board Native American Heritage Interactive Month
This fall celebrate Native American Indian Heritage month by creating an informative and interactive bulletin board. Perfect for Thanksgiving! Eight notable Native American Indians are highlighted with this easy to assemble bulletin board. Everyone in your school will enjoy learning about these amazing people.WHO'S INCLUDEDChief Joseph (Nez Perce)Betty Mae Jumper (Seminole Tribe of Florida)Jim Thorpe (Sac and Fox Nation)Wilma Mankiller (Cherokee Nation)Chester Nez (Navajo)Sequoyah (Cherokee)M
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1st - 8th
Native American Art Project: Birch Trees and Symbolism
This Native American project is always a highly successful!! The results are beautiful and inclusive! Learn about an Ojibwe story that explains the meaning behind the unique marks found on the bark of Birch trees. Lesson includes: link to the Ojibwa legendphotographs of Birch Treesan art plannerstep-by-step procedurea rubric/art reflection hand outa woodland pattern sheetlist of Art Common Core Standards. This lesson can be modified and used with various grade levels. (** omit the tape tearing
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4th - 8th
Damos Gracias / Acción de Gracias Cultural Webquest - Spanish, Thanksgiving
Expose your students to more culture with this webquest! This is a perfect lesson for your Spanish classes during before the Thanksgiving break to celebrate el Día de Acción de Gracias and focus on thankfulness & gratitude. The various activities can be used for independent work, partner work, as cultural bell ringers or a sub plan. This webquest is ready-to-use in all classroom settings (traditional, distance, hybrid learning, etc.). About this resource: This Google Slides webquest will all
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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NO PREP - Thanksgiving Around The World - WEBQUEST / RESEARCH
Giving thanks takes many forms across the world. This NO PREP Webquest / Research Task, introduces thanksgiving festivals and celebrations from:- Vietnam,- Germany,- Liberia,- Japan,- South Korea,- Canada, and- India. Students have the opportunity to research one more country AND to report on how they celebrate Thankgiving / similar festivals / celebrations in their countries.HOW TO USE:- INDIVIDUAL TASK: Students could do the tasks individually.- GROUP TASK: Split the class into seven groups. E
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: NO PREP BUNDLE - THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR around THE WORLD
My Digital Thanksgiving Presentation - History of Holiday & Family Traditions
If you're looking for something fun, educational, and personalized for the week of Thanksgiving, this virtual project is great for all grades 6-12! This 24-slide Google Slides (interactive) presentation will combine the historical component of Thanksgiving and students' personal traditions, as they present their research findings and personal memories with the class. The project is in ENGLISH.This project can be assigned to students in ANY subject, as a fun project for the week of Thanksgiving
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5th - 12th
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