Thanksgiving and Harvest Festivals Flashcard

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What are some common things people give thanks for during Thanksgiving?

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Health, family, food, and freedom.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What challenges did the Pilgrims encounter during their first winter in North America?

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Starvation and disease.

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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What is the significance of traditional Thanksgiving parades?

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They display military strength and discipline.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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In what year did the American Thanksgiving holiday originate?

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1621.

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What is a common activity that families engage in during Thanksgiving?

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Sharing a festive meal.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Front

What historical event is Thanksgiving based on?

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The harvest celebration of the Pilgrims in 1621.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is the cultural significance of Thanksgiving in American society?

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It is a time for family gatherings and expressing gratitude.

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CCSS.L.5.3B

CCSS.L.6.1E

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How do different cultures celebrate harvest festivals?

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Through various traditions, foods, and rituals that honor the harvest.

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.5

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What role does food play in Thanksgiving celebrations?

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Food symbolizes abundance and is central to the festive meal shared among families.

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CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

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What is the origin of the Thanksgiving turkey tradition?

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Turkeys were abundant in North America and became a symbol of the harvest feast.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5