The History and Importance of Thanksgiving (Reading and Comp Qs)
Authored by Alexandra Ligouri
English
6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
When is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?
First Thursday of November
Second Thursday of November
Third Thursday of November
Fourth Thursday of November
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.6.3
CCSS.RI.7.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What was the purpose of the feast held by the Pilgrims in Plymouth, Massachusetts?
To celebrate their arrival in the New World
To give thanks for their bountiful harvest and survival
To commemorate the founding of Plymouth, Massachusetts
To welcome other settlers to the New World
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the purpose of Thanksgiving?
To celebrate the history and importance of Thanksgiving
To bring families and friends together
To express appreciation for one another
To share a meal
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Why is Thanksgiving an important holiday?
To celebrate the harvest season
To spend time with family and friends
To reflect on our blessings
To eat a lot of food
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CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
"The centerpiece of the Thanksgiving meal is usually a roasted turkey, ACCOMPANIED BY side dishes such as mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie."
What could you put in place of ACCOMPANIED BY?
SEPARATE FROM
OR
WITHOUT
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CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.7.5
CCSS.RI.8.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.9-10.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
"The Pilgrims, who were English settlers, held a feast to give thanks for their bountiful harvest and to express GRATITUDE for their survival in the New World."
What does GRATITUDE mean?
Expressing sadness
Feeling great
Displaying rudeness
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CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
7.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
What is the history and importance of Thanksgiving?
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"Thanksgiving is important because...."
"The history of Thanksgiving is important because..."
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CCSS.RI.1.1
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.3.1
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.3.1
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