The History of Thanksgiving | READING + WRITING PROMPTS | Middle School,ESL/ELL

Explore the History of Thanksgiving with your Middle School students!

Thanksgiving isn’t just a feast; it’s an opportunity to inspire your students with engaging and educational activities that will make this holiday season memorable. This pack, designed specifically for your Middle School classroom, will help you promote a deeper understanding of this special celebration.

I recommend using this resource with Secondary School students. These activities are also suitable for ESL/ELL students whose level of English is Intermediate (B1-B2) or Advanced (C1-C2).

PRINT AND DIGITAL VERSIONS OF THE ACTIVITIES ARE INCLUDED.

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RESOURCES INCLUDED:

** An original non-fiction reading passage about the history of Thanksgiving and its traditions (4 pages total: two for the reading passage; two for the traditions).
** Reading-comprehension questions based on the passage. Reinforce comprehension skills with these thought-provoking questions!
** A Multiple Choice quiz based on the passage. Keep the learning experience dynamic and enjoyable while reinforcing key concepts.
** A True or False activity based on the passage.
** A word search to reinforce key vocabulary and concepts.
** A ”Fill-In-The-Blanks” activity that consists of 8 sentences about Thanksgiving that students have to complete with specific vocabulary detailed in the worksheet. It can be assigned after working with the reading passage or used independently.
** Worksheets with seven thought-provoking writing prompts to encourage creative thinking and critical reflection. They can be assigned as homework or students can work with them in class.

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SAVE VALUABLE TIME:

• All activities are in ready-to-print PDF files and DIGITAL VERSIONS. The digital versions include editable boxes; students just have to type their answers on those boxes, save their answers and send the files to the teacher.
• This pack includes a Teacher’s Guide with all the activities and their corresponding answer keys, as well as the handouts for the students in separate files and suggestions on how to use this resource.

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