Thanksgiving creative writing worksheets

Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Writing Extension Assignment

Have students watch the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving cartoon.
I like to use a simple comprehension movie guide to keep students’ attention and to guide discussion.
Following the film, ask students to write about the film’s accuracy.
What information is true.
What information about the history of Thanksgiving seems questionable.
If necessary, ask stud.

How can I use thanksgiving memes in my classroom?

Memes can be an engaging way to incorporate informal Thanksgiving writing activities into the classroom.
Pictures often communicate an idea far better than a paragraph of words.
As a class, study some examples of irony, comedy, or allusion in Thanksgiving memes.
Then, encourage students to create one of their own to share! .

How do you make a Thanksgiving writing activity?

To make this a Thanksgiving Writing Activity, use colored paper in browns, oranges, and yellows.
And then have use a Thanksgiving theme for each of the flaps/ Historical – with each tab focusing on one piece of the history of Thanksgiving (traditions, symbols, meaning of, etc) I am Thankful – each tab covers family, friends, school, self, etc.

How long should a creative writing assignment be?

Vary length.
Elementary age kids can be required to write a short paragraph, while middle and high schoolers may be required to write 3-5 paragraph essays.
Creative writing assignments will also have differing length requirements.
Use appropriate expectations.
This includes ,things neatness and handwriting or if the assignment should be typed.

Research Then and Now

People too often celebrate holidays without asking important questions about why they are significant, what they mean, and how they’ve evolved.
Ask students to research the origin of Thanksgiving.
How did it begin.
What was it like.
How do their findings compare with the cultural norms surrounding their Thanksgiving today.
Allow students to explore.

Thank You Emails

Asking students to practice writing thank you emails (or letters!) blesses others and also helps students to hone their real-world writing skills.
This year, especially, people can use a few kind words to lift their spirits.
Here’s a free lessonyou can download to get started.
Spread positivity and encouragement around the world.

Where can I find free writing activities & free printables?

Beth is also the creator of 2 additional sites with even more educational activities and FREE printables – www.kindergartenworksheetsandgames.com and www.preschoolplayandlearn.com Help kids have fun writing during November with fun Thanskgiving Writing Activities inlcuding printable creative writing prompts.

Write About Theme

As a class, watch this video clip.
Have students respond to the narrator’s message and the symbolism of the images.
What is the main idea or theme of this inspirational, nonfiction clip.
Or, watch this short film.
Use this video as an opportunity to write about theme.
Ask students to brainstorm possible lessons viewers should take away from this st.