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What really happened at the First Thanksgiving?
Engage your students in the interesting world of the First Thanksgiving with this First Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension activity. By utilizing scaffolded close reading strategies, your students will develop the skills necessary to navigate and comprehend 17th Century primary source documents. Explore primary source writings by Edward Winslow and William Bradford, delving into their perspectives on the now historic event of the First Thanksgiving.
Applying the Science of Reading, this resource empowers teachers to guide students through the step-by-step process of navigating complex texts. Enhance your students' interaction and understanding of these texts using our user-friendly Close Reading Templates. These templates provide a step-by-step approach to the multi-read process, ensuring improved comprehension. With passages condensed to a single paragraph, students will feel accomplished rather than overwhelmed upon completion.
Choose to incorporate either Winslow's or Bradford's writings, or better yet, utilize both for a comprehensive exploration. Alternatively, if you prefer modern translations, they are included as well, enabling you to tailor the materials to suit your students' needs.
To assist in implementing this lesson effectively, we provide detailed Teacher Notes that expand on the concept of Close Reading, along with step-by-step Teacher Directions. Additionally, a visually appealing Classroom Poster on Close Reading is included for display, creating an engaging learning environment.
Rest assured, this resource covers all Non-Fiction Common Core Standards through the student template, ensuring comprehensive skill development.
What's included in this package:
- Student Document 1 by Edward Winslow (17th Century writing)
- Student Document 1 by Edward Winslow (modern translation)
- Student Document 2 by William Bradford (17th Century writing)
- Student Document 2 by William Bradford (modern translation)
- Student Template to Read and Engage with Complex Text (8 pages)
- Teacher Notes (2 pages)
- Teacher Directions (1 page)
- Classroom Poster for Close Reading display
By utilizing this comprehensive complex text set, you will empower your students to engage deeply with The First Thanksgiving. Equip them with the necessary skills to navigate and comprehend 17th Century documents, fostering a sense of accomplishment and enhancing their overall reading abilities.
Don't miss out on this valuable resource for teaching complex texts! Enhance your students' reading skills and deepen their understanding of history. Grab your copy today!
☘️ 50% off new resources! If you tap the green star next to our store name and Follow Me, you will be notified when new products are uploaded. New products are always 50% off for the first 24 hours they are posted. It pays to follow me!
⏰ Important Note About Google ⏰: This product is made in Google Slides. After purchase you will download a page that enables you to make a copy of the original file. When downloading this product, you will NOT be asked to access your Google Drive.
#FirstThanksgiving #CloseReading #TeachingResources #HistoryLesson
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Description
What really happened at the First Thanksgiving?
Engage your students in the interesting world of the First Thanksgiving with this First Thanksgiving Reading Comprehension activity. By utilizing scaffolded close reading strategies, your students will develop the skills necessary to navigate and comprehend 17th Century primary source documents. Explore primary source writings by Edward Winslow and William Bradford, delving into their perspectives on the now historic event of the First Thanksgiving.
Applying the Science of Reading, this resource empowers teachers to guide students through the step-by-step process of navigating complex texts. Enhance your students' interaction and understanding of these texts using our user-friendly Close Reading Templates. These templates provide a step-by-step approach to the multi-read process, ensuring improved comprehension. With passages condensed to a single paragraph, students will feel accomplished rather than overwhelmed upon completion.
Choose to incorporate either Winslow's or Bradford's writings, or better yet, utilize both for a comprehensive exploration. Alternatively, if you prefer modern translations, they are included as well, enabling you to tailor the materials to suit your students' needs.
To assist in implementing this lesson effectively, we provide detailed Teacher Notes that expand on the concept of Close Reading, along with step-by-step Teacher Directions. Additionally, a visually appealing Classroom Poster on Close Reading is included for display, creating an engaging learning environment.
Rest assured, this resource covers all Non-Fiction Common Core Standards through the student template, ensuring comprehensive skill development.
What's included in this package:
- Student Document 1 by Edward Winslow (17th Century writing)
- Student Document 1 by Edward Winslow (modern translation)
- Student Document 2 by William Bradford (17th Century writing)
- Student Document 2 by William Bradford (modern translation)
- Student Template to Read and Engage with Complex Text (8 pages)
- Teacher Notes (2 pages)
- Teacher Directions (1 page)
- Classroom Poster for Close Reading display
By utilizing this comprehensive complex text set, you will empower your students to engage deeply with The First Thanksgiving. Equip them with the necessary skills to navigate and comprehend 17th Century documents, fostering a sense of accomplishment and enhancing their overall reading abilities.
Don't miss out on this valuable resource for teaching complex texts! Enhance your students' reading skills and deepen their understanding of history. Grab your copy today!
☘️ 50% off new resources! If you tap the green star next to our store name and Follow Me, you will be notified when new products are uploaded. New products are always 50% off for the first 24 hours they are posted. It pays to follow me!
⏰ Important Note About Google ⏰: This product is made in Google Slides. After purchase you will download a page that enables you to make a copy of the original file. When downloading this product, you will NOT be asked to access your Google Drive.
#FirstThanksgiving #CloseReading #TeachingResources #HistoryLesson
You Might Like These:
Non Fiction Close Reading Template - Great for any non-fiction text!
Flora and Ulysses Novel Study Common Core Aligned
Non Fiction Text Structure BUNDLE - Correlates to Common Core
Both Sides of the American Revolution Lesson Plan & Opinion Writing Prompt
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