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de-turkeydayHolidays celebrate history and traditions while developing a sense of patriotism in the next generation. Food, songs, stories and games add to the fun and learning. This issue highlights Thanksgiving with a focus on the bird of the season—the turkey. Students will learn intriguing facts and specific vocabulary to understand this American symbol of gratitude.

In this issue students will:

  • Understand the connection between Thanksgiving and the turkey
  • Read expository text about an animal
  • Crack a turkey code
  • Express thanks to family and friends
  • Play turkey games
  • Use the newspaper to locate “grateful” information and deconstruct Thanksgiving vocabulary into syllables
  • Write about the spirit of the holiday
  • Learn to draw by following a sequence of visual clues

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