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Thanksgiving Writing Prompt :Thanksgiving Writing Prompt
Some Thanksgiving Words :Some Thanksgiving Words thanksgiving
gratitude
family
tradition
November
Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
Pilgrims
Native Americans feast
turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, pumpkin pie
Christmas shopping (Black Friday)
Decorating for Christmas
football Gather Thanksgiving words with your students to prime and access prior knowledge.
Writing Prompt :Writing Prompt Thanksgiving is a holiday that reminds us to be thankful. Write about what you are thankful for. Determine the MOST important words with your students.
Slide 8:Topic Sentence: The Thanksgiving holiday reminds me to be thankful. Closing Sentence: Even though Thanksgiving only happens once a year, I am thankful every single day. I have a lot to be thankful for. First, Next, Finally, Loved ones Family Friends Shelter and Food Thanksgiving feast Decorating for Christmas the day after Health doctors treadmill to exercise OFF Thanksgiving feast
Thanksgiving :Thanksgiving The Thanksgiving holiday reminds me to be thankful. I am thankful for my loved ones, shelter, food and health.
First, I am thankful for my loved ones. My family and friends … Name:
Date: Use the graphic organizer on the previous slide and MODEL writing aloud for students.
Slide 10:~Did you notice that the graphic organizer and beginning paragraph are rather boring? Let’s SPICE up this prompt.
Thanksgiving :Thanksgiving The Thanksgiving holiday reminds me to be thankful. I am thankful for my loved ones, shelter, food and health.
First, I am thankful for my loved ones. My family and friends … Name:
Date: Use the graphic organizer on the previous slide and MODEL writing aloud for students. BORING!
Thanksgiving :Thanksgiving When is the last time you stopped to think about all the (good) important things in your life? The Thanksgiving holiday reminds me to (stop) reflect and be thankful. I am truly thankful for my loved ones, (shelter) a cozy home, enough food to eat, my health and the health of my family.
First, I am thankful for my loved ones. My family and friends give me encouragement and comfort whenever I’m feeling blue. . . Name:
Date: