Worksheet

First Thanksgiving Meal

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Cranberries, oysters, lobster, deer, and cabbage were just a few of the foods found on the table at the First Thanksgiving. After reading a two-page passage about the historic meal, class members respond to 10 reading response questions. 

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Use as an instructional tool to teach the class about the First Thanksgiving, and have them answer the questions independently
  • Encourage learners to highlight their answers within the text in order to demonstrate understanding of their answer choices
Classroom Considerations
  • Great for a study of the First Thanksgiving and/or an exploration of the various foods at a traditional Thanksgiving meal
Pros
  • Comes with multiple choice and short answer response questions
  • Includes an answer key 
  • A great addition to a study of Thanksgiving traditions
Cons
  • None
Common Core