Teaching Resource
Save Terrance the Turkey - Thanksgiving Activity
PDF, Google Slides | 1 page|Grades: 3 - 6A 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!
Featured in
Download this resource as part of a larger resource pack or Unit Plan.
Common Core Curriculum alignment
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1
Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
We create premium quality, downloadable teaching resources for primary/elementary school teachers that make classrooms buzz!
Find more resources for these topics
English Language Arts and ReadingWritingOpinion and Argumentative WritingPersuasive DevicesCompositionText Types and PurposeWorksheetsThanksgivingBlended Learning
Comments & Reviews
Write a review to help other teachers and parents like yourself. If you would like to request a change (Changes & Updates) to this resource, or report an error, simply select the corresponding tab above.
Resource Updates
We have added a Google Slides version to this resource to assist with online and blended learning.
Addition by Garrett Nov 13th, 2020
Request a change
Would you like something changed or customized on this resource? While our team makes every effort to complete change requests, we can't guarantee that every change will be completed.
You must be logged in to request a change. Sign up now!
Report an Error
You must be logged in to report an error. Sign up now!
Help
Are you having trouble downloading or viewing this resource? Please try the following steps:
- Check that you are logged in to your account
- Check that you have a paid subscription
- Check that you have installed Adobe Reader (download here)
If you are still having difficulty, please visit the Teach Starter Help Desk or contact us.
Contact us
