Why we celebrate Thanksgiving - Reading Passage

Uncover the story behind turkey day with Why We Celebrate Thanksgiving Reading Passage and Activities! This engaging set will have you diving into the origins of Thanksgiving, from feasts to gratitude (and maybe a pumpkin pie or two). It's history served up with all the fixings, minus the food coma.

First, you'll read about the holiday’s roots, why Pilgrims, Native Americans, and big hats teamed up for a meal that shaped history. Then the real fun begins with Activity 1, where you answer two comprehension questions. Think of it as a brain warm-up before the full Thanksgiving feast of activities.

Activity 2 has you matching four words to their meanings. It’s like a vocabulary potluck, where the words finally meet their perfect definitions. Next up, Activity 3: grammar fill-in-the-blanks, because even history deserves proper punctuation. Activity 4? Fill in the gaps with missing words, where your detective skills shine like Grandma’s gravy boat.

And finally, Activity 5 invites you to draw a Thanksgiving-inspired picture. Go wild, turkeys in sunglasses? Pilgrims doing a TikTok dance? Anything goes! This activity set turns learning into a festive celebration, perfect for anyone who loves history with a side of creativity (and no dishes to wash!).

Enjoy!