The Telling: A Thanksgiving Story
With the use of literature, students compare and contrast different points of view on the first Thanksgiving.
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Materials Needed: Books, such as Squanto's Journey by: Joseph Bruchac. Silver Whistle; ISBN: 0152018174; 1st edition (October 2000) and The Pilgrims at Plymouth by: Lucille Recht Penner Random House (Merchandising); ISBN: 0375821988; 1st landma edition (July 23, 2002)
(Note: Any two books may be used provided they present two different points of view)
-Rubric for Telling (see Attached File)
-Plain chart paper
-Dry erase board or chalk board
-Markers
-Crayons
-Colored pencils
-Chalk
-Visa via markers
-Tagboard
-Card stock or construction paper
-Scissors
-Glue
-Fabric
-Yarn
-Feathers
-Paint
**Note: Not all craft items need to be provided
Author: Michele Ludick
Source: © www.beaconlearningcenter.com
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