The First Thanksgiving: Separating Fact from Fiction

The topic of the first Thanksgiving and the events surrounding it are hard topics to discuss! The First Thanksgiving: Separating Fact from Fiction Packet is a great guide for teachers who want to teach an accurate portrayal of the people and events of the first Thanksgiving.

There are pre-reading activities, informational reading and additional resources included.

Students will analyze vocabulary, complete discussion questions, and more. Students will learn basic facts about who the pilgrims were and what Plymouth Colony was like. They will also learn about the major people involved with the thanksgivings story.

This is an engaging way to teach students about this important time in history. This can be used in early grades but is best with upper elementary and middle school students.

31-page PDF

The unit includes:

- informational handouts on the pilgrims, Native Americans, Thanksgiving, Squanto, Samoset, Massasoit, and The Wampanoag

- six vocabulary words

- small group or whole group discussion questions that could also be used as an assessment

- a variety of hands-on activities such as a chronological timeline of events and separating facts from fiction.

Includes Table on Content and Teaching Guide

Some activities include an answer key

Some handouts have color or black and white printing options