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Save Terrance the Turkey - Thanksgiving Activity
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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Common Core Curriculum alignment
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1
Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
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