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Save Terrance the Turkey - Thanksgiving Activity

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PDF, Google Slides | 1 page|Grades: 3 - 6

A fun Thanksgiving writing activity to use with your students.

Looking for a fun Thanksgiving writing stimulus for your students? Why not have your students save Terrance the turkey!

Students write a persuasive text to stop people from eating turkey on Thanksgiving.

Use this resource as a writing center activity leading up to Thanksgiving.

Our Turkey in Disguise – Thanksgiving Activity pairs nicely with this activity as well!

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Turkey in Disguise - Thanksgiving Activity
A fun Thanksgiving writing activity to use with your students.

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Common Core

Common Core Curriculum alignment

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
In Grade 3 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
In Grade 4 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
In Grade 5 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1
Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
In Grade 6 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes

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