Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension & Writing Activities Bundle

Everything you need for a comprehensive reading and writing mini-unit is included in this comprehensive Thanksgiving literacy bundle! Differentiated Thanksgiving reading passages and writing activities are included in printable and digital formats! BUNDLE AND SAVE $$$

INCLUDED WITH YOUR PURCHASE:

1. Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension and Activities

• Differentiated Reading Passages: The differentiated reading passages are focused on the history of the first Thanksgiving. Advanced, intermediate, and emerging reading levels are included.

• Close Reading Directions: Your students will read the text three times, focusing on main idea, vocabulary, and text-based evidence.

• Vocabulary Support: Students define tier two and tier three vocabulary terms included in the text.

• Vocabulary Practice: A vocabulary activity is provided for students to practice and apply the vocabulary terms.

• Writing Activity Worksheet: The text-based writing activity requires students to compare and contrast the first Thanksgiving with the Thanksgiving celebrated today.

• Assessment: The three-part assessment is based on the informational text and covers vocabulary, comprehension, and includes a short answer extension question.

• Answer Keys: Answer keys are included for the vocabulary definitions, vocabulary practice, and assessment.

2. Thankful Writing Activity | Thanksgiving Writing

• Bubble Map: Students use the bubble map to brainstorm things for which they are thankful.

• Pre-Writing Template: The prewriting tree map template will help students organize their thoughts before they begin crafting their paragraphs.

• Paragraph Outline: The outline provides students with a sentence-by-sentence format for writing their paragraph.

• Writing Paper: The themed thankful writing paper makes for a fun and polished- looking final draft.

• Grading Rubric: The grading rubric provides students with clear expectations for their "Thankful" paragraph.

• Examples: An example of the paragraph outline and final draft are provided to go over with students as needed.

3. Turkey Craft and Writing Activity

Each turkey pattern is one full page. The body of the turkey includes lines for students to write something about Thanksgiving. Coloring the turkey and cutting it out are creative options that can be added if time allows.

4. Thanksgiving Word Games

Celebrate Thanksgiving with three different word games! These vocabulary activities are perfect for your early finishers, a class competition, learning stations, or even festive independent work.

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