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This The First Thanksgiving Feast for Grades 3-5 lesson plan also includes:
Scholars examine the first Thanksgiving through books and interviews while they complete a KWL chart. Pretending they are part of the feast, learners craft a scrapbook page that features images related to their experience. Pupils reflect on and discuss their new-found knowledge in preparation for the lesson's final assessment. Learners show what they know by way of a writing assignment—an argumentative, expository, or narrative essay.
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Concepts
thanksgiving, the first thanksgiving, pilgrims, native americans, the wampanoag, the mayflower, plymouth colony, colonial america, colonialism, the colonial era, native american culture, native american history, native american tribes, reading, Writing, reading comprehension, reflections, narratives, Narrative Writing, expository essays, Expository Writing, argumentative writing
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Instructional Ideas
- Display completed scrapbook pages on a Thanksgiving-themed focus wall
- Invite class members to share their writing assignment with their peers using a cooperative learning strategy such as Mix, Pair, Share
- If applicable to your grade level's standards, combine the lesson with a unit on the American Colonies
Classroom Considerations
- The third lesson of three takes a close look at the first Thanksgiving
- Requires devices with internet access, handouts, and scrapbook materials
Pros
- Offers optional setups and materials
- Lists two lesson extensions
Cons
- The lesson focuses on the history of the Pilgrim's first Thanksgiving, not the Native American's.