Who were the first people to celebrate Thanksgiving in America?

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• were
  • Phrases
    • The breakfast were cooked quick
    • He were excited to watch the thanksgiving parade
    • The kids were monkeys on the jungle gym
  • Sentences
    • They were painting the front door.
    • Inferencing Opportunity: Who were the strongest animals millions of years ago?
    • They were not interested in going to the concert.
    • I thought you were no, I knew you weren't feeling well.
    • What would you do if you woke up and saw 50 presents under the tree and they were all for you (none for your brother/sister)?
    • Although we had brought umbrellas, we were still drenched by the sudden rainstorm.
    • They were sleeping when the alarm went off.
    • The wind was howling, but the trees were still standing.
    • It seemed like you were not interested in buying the product.
    • What do you think they were thankful for?
    • Richard relished raspberries on his breakfast roll, but didn't realize they were his rabbit's favorite treat!
    • Were there Peeps in your Easter basket?
    • The rolling hills were ___.
    • The red and white lights indicate the cars were ___.
    • In the dead of winter, the plants were not growing.
    • What would you do if you were Kiki?
    • Despite the worries that come with starting a new grade, the third graders were excited to show off their knowledge.
    • Talk about a time you were scared.
    • We were going to see our friend, Jack.
    • They were trimming the tree when we arrived.
    • You were supposed to bring me a snack.
    • The ripples were ___.
    • After the blizzard, there were icicles and everything was frozen.
    • There were 7 Kinara candles for the 7 Kwanzaa principles.
    • Were you able to pick up the milk from the store?
    • There were several ___ trees in the forest.
    • The clouds were ___ but there was a glimmer of light.
    • Who were the characters in this story?
    • What would you do if you woke up and saw 50 presents under the tree but they were all for your brother/sister?
    • Santa and his elves were busy making presents at the North Pole when suddenly there was an explosion....
    • The pencils were sharpened until they were ___.
    • You were very responsible and smart to pick the clean snow.
    • We were not excited to eat our vegetables.
    • Last week we were painting the house.
    • Although temperatures were unseasonably cold, the third graders managed to brave the outdoors for their morning recess.
    • 6. The Pilgrims were the first Europeans to celebrate Thanksgiving.
    • The clouds were ___ in the sky.
    • The sun was shining brightly, and the birds were singing.
    • The palm trees were ___.
    • Despite the long day and the challenging tasks the third graders faced, they were excited to show off their projects at the science fair.
    • What were Robo and Kiki playing?
    • They were late to the party.
    • They were painting the front door while I was cooking dinner.
    • Point to the really hot mountain and tell me about a time when you were really hot.
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    • Past progressive tense denotes actions in the past that had a duration. It uses the "to be" verb "was/were" and ends the main verb in "-ing." The tense commonly denotes a duration, an interrupted action, or actions that took place at the same time.
    • What were Robo and Kiki playing? Hide and go seek.
    • The family had been camping and fishing all day, and they were all hungry. They gathered sticks and started a fire to make s'mores. The parents lit the fire, and the kids gathered the ingredients. They put the chocolate and the marshmallows on the sticks, and they roasted them over the fire. When they were done, they put them in their mouths and enjoyed the sweet, gooey goodness. It was a fun day, and they all enjoyed themselves.
    • As I got older, I realized that there were other people in the world and that my actions affected them. I started to think about the consequences of my choices and how they would affect other people.
    • Rudolf, Dancer, and Prancer were playing tag outside of Santa's workshop. Comet and Cupid were mad that Rudolf didn't ask them to play....
    • The Christmas Party was fun. I saw the Nutcracker ballet that night, so I was running late. Nevertheless, they were still trimming the tree when we arrived. He was hanging mistletoe (with care) beside a beautiful red poinsettia. The tinsel icicles made a mess last year, so they used tinsel garland this year. We brought some Frankincense incense that we bought online. I tried the eggnog latte and the gingerbread. He ate the head on the gingerbread person! The nativity scene at the house was elaborate. This was a December to remember.
    • We hear a lot about Christmas in December, but some families celebrate Kwanzaa or Hanukkah instead. I have been to a Kwanzaa celebration. There were 7 kinara candles for the 7 Kwanzaa principles. Most celebrations have lighting traditions. For instance, a Hanukkah menorah has 9 candles. I know a few Hanukkah traditions. My grandma makes delicious potato latkes. Do you know the song about the spinning dreidel? I like to learn about different December traditions, but I hope I never see Krampus with his horns. Let’s hope Krampus isn’t real.
    • The next year, the Wampanoag, a Native American tribe, taught the colonists how to grow crops. The Native Americans taught the pilgrims or colonists what food grows well in the area including potatoes, corn, tomatoes, cacao, peppers, papaya, pumpkin, and avocados. Once the crops were ready to be harvested in the fall, they had a feast for 3 days to celebrate the good harvest. This is considered to be the first Thanksgiving.
    • I woke up to another day. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. I got out of bed and started my day. I decided to go for a walk. The fresh air felt good. I saw a squirrel and I started to chase it. I ran so fast that I got a stitch in my side. I quickly stopped and caught my breath. As I was catching my breath, I saw my friend Sally on the swings at the nearby playground. She had her dog with her. As I approached her, she also saw the squirrel run up in the tree, and her dog began to bark. We was so close, but couldn't catch it. I laughed with Sally and we went home to grab snacks and lemonade to talk about our adventure.
    • I love the chocolate eggs you find at Easter. Were there Peeps in your Easter basket? I had peeps and pastel-colored M&M’s. My mom thinks pastel colors are beautiful.
    • Once upon a time, there was a kingdom where the people were ruled by a fair and just queen. The queen had a son who was the apple of her eye, and she loved him more than anything in the world. However, the queen soon fell ill and died. Her son was heartbroken and mourned her death for many years. One day, he decided to go on a journey to find a cure for his sadness. He traveled to many different countries and met many people, but he still could not find a way to heal his broken heart. Finally, he came to a kingdom where the people were ruled by a wicked queen. The queen was very mean to her subjects and made them do all the hard work. The prince was so tired of being treated badly that he decided to stay in the kingdom and overthrow the queen. He took control of the kingdom and made it a place where the people were treated fairly and with respect. Finally, he was able to heal his broken heart and live happily ever after.
    • The family had been camping and fishing all day and were hungry. So, they gathered sticks and started a campfire to make s'mores. The parents lit the fire, and the kids gathered ingredients. They put the chocolate and marshmallows on the sticks and roasted them over the fire. Also, they boiled the water in a kettle. When they were done, they enjoyed the sweet, gooey goodness. It was a fun day at the campsite.
    • The first few days were wonderful, but by the third week, Lynn was getting a little antsy. She had read all of the books she had brought with her, and her friends were busy with their own lives. Lynn didn't want to be a bother, so she spent most of her time alone.
    • An American businessperson was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisher docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellowfin tunas. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to catch them. The Mexican replied, that it only took a little while. The American then asked why he did not stay out longer and catch more fish. The Mexican said he had enough to support his family's immediate needs. 
    • There was a faint cool breeze that rustled through the forest. The warmth of the bonfire was felt by the group and the light from the fire, full moon, and the stars provided light. The smell of chocolate, smoke, and pine was in the air. There were the sounds of the crackling of the wood on the fire and the crunching of s’mores. The nights were beginning to get longer, and the leaves were changing to beautiful hues of red, yellow, and orange as they fell. After some time around the bonfire, it was time for the storytelling to occur.
    • In 1920, a group of people known as colonists traveled to America by boat, known as the Mayflower. They arrived during winter with little to no food. There were no grocery stores and the people had to grow their own food and hunt. Only half of the people lived through the dangerous winter.
    • Do you like amusement parks? Well I sure do. To amuse myself I went twice last spring. My most memorable moment was riding on the Caterpillar which is a gigantic rollercoaster high above the ground. When I saw how high the Caterpillar rose into the bright blue sky, I knew it was for me. After waiting in line for thirty minutes I made it to the front where the man measured my height to see if I was tall enough. I gave the man my coins asked for change and jumped on the cart. Tick tick tick the Caterpillar climbed slowly up the tracks. It went so high I could see the parking lot. Boy was I scared. I thought to myself there's no turning back now. People were so scared they screamed as we swiftly zoomed fast fast and faster along the tracks. As quickly as it started the Caterpillar came to a stop. Unfortunately, it was time to pack the car and drive home. That night I dreamt of the wild ride on the Caterpillar. Taking a trip to the amusement park and riding on the Caterpillar was my most memorable moment ever!
    • My family and friends were coming to visit for the holiday that occurs every November in the fall. My mom and dad spent all day cooking and cleaning. The food was going to be finished a little after everyone arrived. Everyone was arriving around dusk to celebrate together. Just as everyone arrived, there was heavy rain and lightning. Suddenly everything went dark in the house. When my mom checked the food in the oven, the food had not finished cooking. We got out all of our candles and flashlights then started playing card games as my mom called many restaurants to see if she could order food. We ended up sharing what we were thankful for as we ate pizza together. It was a holiday I will always remember!
    • Once upon a time, I was playing on the playground with my friends. We were all having fun when one of my friends started being mean to me. She would push me, call me names, and steal my toys. I was so sad and didn't know what to do.
    • The morning of the party, Kara checked the ivitation again to make sure she would be at the right place at the right time. She didn't want to show up late! Before she left, she pulled on her coat and boots and told her mom she would be home before the street lights turned on. When she got to the party, she found her friends waiting at the ticket booth, shivering. Kara looked out at the ice and was instantly glad she brought her coat! Once they paid, the employee asked "What size do you need?". Kara sat down to put on her rented footwear. She was glad the blades were sharp, because dull blades could make you slip on the ice when you rounded the rink. Kara and her friends had a blast, and they made sure to sing to Jamie before the night was over.
• first
  • Phrases
    • The first letters of the planets are: M V E M J S U N
    • first base
    • to get to know people or speak first
    • last day of school and first day of school
    • Primary -- main, first
    • The first things I take out of my backpack when I get home
    • first baseman
    • bases - the first, second, and third bases
    • First: "This is an emergency,"
    • First Day of School
  • Sentences
    • She was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
    • Put the medium-sized kettle first, then the biggest in the middle, and the smallest kettle last.
    • Color the first gift, on the top row red.
    • First put the cookie under the boy, then put the milk above the girl, and last put the butter on the bread.
    • First give me a turkey, then put a box of apples on top of the barn.
    • A diverse group of reptiles first appeared during the Triassic period, between 243 and 23 million years ago, although the exact origin and timing of the evolution of dinosaurs is the subject of active research.
    • First put the scarecrow next to barn then put a turkey on the barn.
    • Amelia Earhart was a highly accomplished aviator and one of the first female pilots in the world.
    • Before you give the chocolate to the boy, give him the turkey leg and corn first.
    • Who was the first person to step foot on the moon?
    • First put a circle around the birds in the sky then put an X on the fox.
    • The first thing I do to get ready for school is...
    • The first thing I do when I wake up is...
    • First put the small box of apples next to the barn, then put the turkey with colorful feathers on top of the barn, and last put the scarecrow next to the apples.
    • He ran quickly, so he reached the finish line first.
    • The Buck Supermoon is the first full moon in the month of July.
    • Do you remember the first time you tried your favorite food?
    • What does the first baseman do?
    • First put the bacon on the table, then put the eggs on top of the bacon.
    • Why is the first full moon in October called The Hunter’s Moon?
    • 3. The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621.
    • Do you know anyone else with your first name?
    • 6. The Pilgrims were the first Europeans to celebrate Thanksgiving.
    • The first person ever to step on the moon was Neil Armstrong, and the second person was Buzz Aldrin.
    • Before you put the bread on the table, put the doughnuts on the table first.
    • First give the milk to the girl then give the chocolate to the boy.
    • First give the boy a turkey leg, then give him mashed potatoes, and last give him the corn.
    • Are there any famous people with your first or last name?
    • First put the butter on the slice of bread then put the cheese on the mashed potatoes.
    • Where is the first baseman on the field?
    • Put one ghost in the last window on the right of the first floor.
    • Bessie Coleman was the first African American woman to become a licensed pilot in the United States.
    • First put the turkey with the hat on top of the large box of apples then put the turkey without a hat on top of the small box of apples.
    • I was glad she came to talk to me first to break the ice.
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    • With Josef's newly found acceleration, he glides past several cars during the first few laps. Suddenly, a car spins on the track. Josef looses a few spots as he slows down and swerves to avoid hitting the other car.
    • Kara was almost asleep when she heard a buzz and looked over to see her screen light up. The notification said "You're Invited!". Kara opened the text and saw all the event details. This was going to be so fun! She loved celebrating with her friends, and was especially excited to celebrate her best friend. When she got home from school, Kara asked her mom if they could stop at the mall later to buy something to take to the party. She didn't want to show up empty handed! Her mom said they would have to wait until it wasn't a school day. A few days later, they rushed and got to the mall as soon as it opened so that they could beat the crowds. But when Kara got inside, she wasn't even sure which store she wanted to look in first. She ended up buying something she thought would go with a lot of the clothes Jamie liked. Plus, Jamie had only gotten her ears peirced the month before so she would be excited to add to her new collection.
    • The next year, the Wampanoag, a Native American tribe, taught the colonists how to grow crops. The Native Americans taught the pilgrims or colonists what food grows well in the area including potatoes, corn, tomatoes, cacao, peppers, papaya, pumpkin, and avocados. Once the crops were ready to be harvested in the fall, they had a feast for 3 days to celebrate the good harvest. This is considered to be the first Thanksgiving.
    • The first item you’ll need is a saddle. This will allow you to ride the dragon as it flies through the air. Make sure not to forget your helmet. Training your dragon to spit fireballs can be very dangerous, so make sure you have a fire extinguisher nearby. Dragons are very intelligent so training them can be quite easy if the trust is there. They love food. each dragon is different though. They say that a dragons favorite food is the same as the person they’re bonded with. Grab your favorite food item, a helmet, some armor and head out to find your dragon.
    • Training a dragon is a very tricky task. The first thing that you’ll need is a dragon. Not just any dragon will do. The bond between the person and dragon must be strong. Dragons are dangerous creatures so if the bond is not strong it can result in harm. Once a bond is formed between person and dragon, the training can begin.
    • Many complicated ideas about the rainbow have been formed. The difference in the rainbow depends considerably upon the size of the drops and the width of the colored band increases as the size of the drops increases. The actual primary rainbow observed is said to be the effect of super imposition of a number of bows. If the red of the second bow falls upon the green of the first the result is to give a bow with an abnormally wide yellow band since red and green light when mixed form yellow. This is a very common type of bow one showing mainly red and yellow with little or no green or blue.
    • For people in the northern hemisphere, which includes the United States, winter is the season of darker and colder days. Winter solstice marks the first official day of winter in the northern hemisphere.
    • I am writing a story in the first person and I want the protagonist's thoughts to be reflected in the reflexive pronouns. However, I am not sure how to make sure the reflexive pronouns reflect the thoughts of the protagonist and not just my own thoughts. Can someone help?
    • My family and I went to cut down our very first Christmas tree. We hiked for hours until we found the perfect tree. Then, we realized we didn't have a saw to cut it down....
    • The first few days were wonderful, but by the third week, Lynn was getting a little antsy. She had read all of the books she had brought with her, and her friends were busy with their own lives. Lynn didn't want to be a bother, so she spent most of her time alone.
    • walk - when the batter receives 4 pitches the umpire calls as balls. The batter is rewarded by advancing to first base.
    • (Explanation: The first two errors? The extra E in “three” and the missing R in “error.” The third error? The fact that there are only two errors.) 
    • Gabby just won first place in the science fair. How do you think she feels?
• people
  • Phrases
    • Ancestor – people in your family, from who you descended
    • A conversation with multiple people
    • Scary people
    • people:
    • People/things I say goodnight to before going to bed
    • the way a person behaves toward other people
    • Lonely -- to miss people
    • giving labels to yourself or other people
    • to get to know people or speak first
    • person - people
    • Crowd -- a lot of people
    • Village -- group of people living together
    • people who are known to be funny
    • assuming you know what other people are thinking
  • Sentences
    • Who grows food for people to eat?
    • Many people are overwhelmed with gratefulness at Thanksgiving.
    • It is not nice to kick people.
    • Go to the page that has lots and lots of people on it.
    • Why do people drink hot chocolate in the winter?
    • The benefits of harvesting a crop are that it helps to provide food for people, it helps to provide jobs for people, and it helps to provide income for people.
    • What flowers do people typically send?
    • Are there any famous people with your first or last name?
    • Thanksgiving is a homecoming for many people.
    • Many people like to eat hamburgers and cheeseburgers.
    • What holiday(s) do people celebrate in December?
  • Paragraphs
    • Thanksgiving is a homecoming for many people. All of our family comes together. I love a Thanksgiving get-together.
    • It has wheels, a board, and people stand on it to use it. What is it?
    • What does it say on the page? Do you think the people on this page are hot or cold? Do you think they are staying warm?
    • As I got older, I realized that there were other people in the world and that my actions affected them. I started to think about the consequences of my choices and how they would affect other people.
    • At least 3 people on this page are wearing something that indicates their religion. Find one of those people.
    • For people in the northern hemisphere, which includes the United States, winter is the season of darker and colder days. Winter solstice marks the first official day of winter in the northern hemisphere.
    • Throughout the centuries people have explained the rainbow in various ways. Some have accepted it as a miracle without physical explanation. To the Hebrews it was a token that there would be no more universal floods. The Greeks used to imagine that it was a sign from the gods to foretell war or heavy rain. The Norsemen considered the rainbow as a bridge over which the gods passed from earth to their home in the sky. Others have tried to explain the phenomenon physically. Aristotle thought that the rainbow was caused by reflection of the sun's rays by the rain. Since then physicists have found that it is not reflection but refraction by the raindrops which causes the rainbows.
    • Once upon a time, there was a kingdom where the people were ruled by a fair and just queen. The queen had a son who was the apple of her eye, and she loved him more than anything in the world. However, the queen soon fell ill and died. Her son was heartbroken and mourned her death for many years. One day, he decided to go on a journey to find a cure for his sadness. He traveled to many different countries and met many people, but he still could not find a way to heal his broken heart. Finally, he came to a kingdom where the people were ruled by a wicked queen. The queen was very mean to her subjects and made them do all the hard work. The prince was so tired of being treated badly that he decided to stay in the kingdom and overthrow the queen. He took control of the kingdom and made it a place where the people were treated fairly and with respect. Finally, he was able to heal his broken heart and live happily ever after.
    • It has wheels, says “choo choo,” and carries people or objects from place to place. What is it?
    • When the sunlight strikes raindrops in the air they act as a prism and form a rainbow. The rainbow is a division of white light into many beautiful colors. These take the shape of a long round arch with its path high above and its two ends apparently beyond the horizon. There is according to legend a boiling pot of gold at one end. People look but no one ever finds it. When a man looks for something beyond his reach his friends say he is looking for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
    • In 1920, a group of people known as colonists traveled to America by boat, known as the Mayflower. They arrived during winter with little to no food. There were no grocery stores and the people had to grow their own food and hunt. Only half of the people lived through the dangerous winter.
    • Do you like amusement parks? Well I sure do. To amuse myself I went twice last spring. My most memorable moment was riding on the Caterpillar which is a gigantic rollercoaster high above the ground. When I saw how high the Caterpillar rose into the bright blue sky, I knew it was for me. After waiting in line for thirty minutes I made it to the front where the man measured my height to see if I was tall enough. I gave the man my coins asked for change and jumped on the cart. Tick tick tick the Caterpillar climbed slowly up the tracks. It went so high I could see the parking lot. Boy was I scared. I thought to myself there's no turning back now. People were so scared they screamed as we swiftly zoomed fast fast and faster along the tracks. As quickly as it started the Caterpillar came to a stop. Unfortunately, it was time to pack the car and drive home. That night I dreamt of the wild ride on the Caterpillar. Taking a trip to the amusement park and riding on the Caterpillar was my most memorable moment ever!
    • Now that I am an adult, I understand that I am not the only person in the world and that my actions have consequences. I try to think about how my actions will affect other people and I always try to do the right thing.
    • Now, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November every year. On the national holiday, people all over the country come together in their homes and towns to celebrate what they are grateful for and consume different Thanksgiving meals including turkey and potatoes.
    • But really, Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and reflection. Many people are overwhelmed with gratefulness at Thanksgiving. I want to show my appreciation for you.
    • It is a house made of ice that people live in very cold areas. What is it?
• celebrate
  • Phrases
    • Celebrate -- to party or be cheerful
    • celebrate Thanksgiving
    • Fireworks – the best way to celebrate the 4th of July
  • Sentences
    • Do you celebrate Thanksgiving?
    • Who do celebrate Thanksgiving with?
    • Many countries around the world celebrate this day with different traditions.
    • Who do you celebrate Thanksgiving with?
    • What season of the year do we celebrate Thanksgiving?
    • Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?
    • 6. The Pilgrims were the first Europeans to celebrate Thanksgiving.
    • What holiday do we celebrate in November?
    • What holiday(s) do people celebrate in December?
  • Paragraphs
    • Do you celebrate Thanksgiving? I celebrate it with my family. We will have a turkey with all the trimmings. This year, we are going to my grandparents’ house. We will use three modes of transportation to get to Grandma’s house.
    • Kara was almost asleep when she heard a buzz and looked over to see her screen light up. The notification said "You're Invited!". Kara opened the text and saw all the event details. This was going to be so fun! She loved celebrating with her friends, and was especially excited to celebrate her best friend. When she got home from school, Kara asked her mom if they could stop at the mall later to buy something to take to the party. She didn't want to show up empty handed! Her mom said they would have to wait until it wasn't a school day. A few days later, they rushed and got to the mall as soon as it opened so that they could beat the crowds. But when Kara got inside, she wasn't even sure which store she wanted to look in first. She ended up buying something she thought would go with a lot of the clothes Jamie liked. Plus, Jamie had only gotten her ears peirced the month before so she would be excited to add to her new collection.
    • We hear a lot about Christmas in December, but some families celebrate Kwanzaa or Hanukkah instead. I have been to a Kwanzaa celebration. There were 7 kinara candles for the 7 Kwanzaa principles. Most celebrations have lighting traditions. For instance, a Hanukkah menorah has 9 candles. I know a few Hanukkah traditions. My grandma makes delicious potato latkes. Do you know the song about the spinning dreidel? I like to learn about different December traditions, but I hope I never see Krampus with his horns. Let’s hope Krampus isn’t real.
    • The next year, the Wampanoag, a Native American tribe, taught the colonists how to grow crops. The Native Americans taught the pilgrims or colonists what food grows well in the area including potatoes, corn, tomatoes, cacao, peppers, papaya, pumpkin, and avocados. Once the crops were ready to be harvested in the fall, they had a feast for 3 days to celebrate the good harvest. This is considered to be the first Thanksgiving.
    • My family and friends were coming to visit for the holiday that occurs every November in the fall. My mom and dad spent all day cooking and cleaning. The food was going to be finished a little after everyone arrived. Everyone was arriving around dusk to celebrate together. Just as everyone arrived, there was heavy rain and lightning. Suddenly everything went dark in the house. When my mom checked the food in the oven, the food had not finished cooking. We got out all of our candles and flashlights then started playing card games as my mom called many restaurants to see if she could order food. We ended up sharing what we were thankful for as we ate pizza together. It was a holiday I will always remember!
    • Now, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November every year. On the national holiday, people all over the country come together in their homes and towns to celebrate what they are grateful for and consume different Thanksgiving meals including turkey and potatoes.
• thanksgiving
  • Phrases
    • Christmas and Thanksgiving
    • Thanksgiving movies (or movies you may watch on Thanksgiving)
    • He were excited to watch the thanksgiving parade
    • Sides served at Thanksgiving
    • Thanksgiving get-together
    • He was excited to watch the Thanksgiving parade
    • Halloween, Christmas, Thanksgiving, 4th of July
    • Physical activities you may participate in on Thanksgiving
    • Thanksgiving and Halloween
    • Halloween, 4th of July, Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving
    • Vegetables served at Thanksgiving
    • I love thanksgiving
    • Sauces or gravies you may find at Thanksgiving
    • Casseroles you may see on the table at Thanksgiving
    • what is you favorite thanksgiving tradition
    • celebrate Thanksgiving
    • Thanksgiving desserts
    • Meat served at a Thanksgiving dinner
    • Leisure activities you may do on Thanksgiving
    • Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, Addams Family Values, Garfield’s Thanksgiving
  • Sentences
    • What is your favorite thing to eat at Thanksgiving?
    • I eat stuffing for Thanksgiving dinner.
    • Do you celebrate Thanksgiving?
    • Thanksgiving can also be a time for reflection.
    • When is Thanksgiving?
    • 9. Abraham Lincoln was the president who declared Thanksgiving a national holiday.
    • Why did Thanksgiving start?
    • 13. Cyber Monday is the Monday after Thanksgiving and is the busiest online shopping day of the year.
    • Who do celebrate Thanksgiving with?
    • 4. The traditional Thanksgiving feast includes roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie.
    • He cooks a ___ on Thanksgiving Day.
    • 14. The White House turkey pardoning ceremony is a popular Thanksgiving tradition.
    • 5. Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks for the blessings of the year.
    • What is your favorite food to eat at Thanksgiving?
    • 15. Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and food.
    • What are you having for Thanksgiving?
    • I love a Thanksgiving get-together.
    • He eats ___ on Thanksgiving Day.
    • Where do you buy food to cook on Thanksgiving?
    • What is your favorite thanksgiving tradition?
    • Many people are overwhelmed with gratefulness at Thanksgiving.
    • Who will you see at Thanksgiving?
    • Who do you celebrate Thanksgiving with?
    • What season of the year do we celebrate Thanksgiving?
    • 12. Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving and is traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year.
    • I love Thanksgiving!
    • 1. The date of Thanksgiving is always the fourth Thursday of November.
    • What do you use to cook food for Thanksgiving?
    • What is your least favorite food to eat at Thanksgiving?
    • Thanksgiving is on Thursday November 25.
    • 3. The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621.
    • Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?
    • Do you associate it with Thanksgiving?
    • What is your favorite thing about Thanksgiving?
    • 6. The Pilgrims were the first Europeans to celebrate Thanksgiving.
    • 2. Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the United States.
    • Who do you see on Thanksgiving?
    • Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude.
    • She eats ___ on Thanksgiving Day.
    • She cooks a ___ on Thanksgiving Day.
    • 11. Football is a popular Thanksgiving Day sport.
    • 10. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is a popular tradition in New York City.
    • What do you do on Thanksgiving?
    • Thanksgiving is a homecoming for many people.
    • 8. Thanksgiving became a national holiday in 1863.
    • I stuffed my face at Thanksgiving.
  • Paragraphs
    • Do you celebrate Thanksgiving? I celebrate it with my family. We will have a turkey with all the trimmings. This year, we are going to my grandparents’ house. We will use three modes of transportation to get to Grandma’s house.
    • Thanksgiving is a homecoming for many people. All of our family comes together. I love a Thanksgiving get-together.
    • The next year, the Wampanoag, a Native American tribe, taught the colonists how to grow crops. The Native Americans taught the pilgrims or colonists what food grows well in the area including potatoes, corn, tomatoes, cacao, peppers, papaya, pumpkin, and avocados. Once the crops were ready to be harvested in the fall, they had a feast for 3 days to celebrate the good harvest. This is considered to be the first Thanksgiving.
    • Now, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November every year. On the national holiday, people all over the country come together in their homes and towns to celebrate what they are grateful for and consume different Thanksgiving meals including turkey and potatoes.
    • We will have a Butterball Turkey. I want the turkey drumstick! Thanksgiving is the time we start the holiday overeating!
    • But really, Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and reflection. Many people are overwhelmed with gratefulness at Thanksgiving. I want to show my appreciation for you.
• were
  • Phrases
    • The breakfast were cooked quick
    • He were excited to watch the thanksgiving parade
    • The kids were monkeys on the jungle gym
  • Sentences
    • They were painting the front door.
    • Inferencing Opportunity: Who were the strongest animals millions of years ago?
    • They were not interested in going to the concert.
    • I thought you were no, I knew you weren't feeling well.
    • What would you do if you woke up and saw 50 presents under the tree and they were all for you (none for your brother/sister)?
    • Although we had brought umbrellas, we were still drenched by the sudden rainstorm.
    • They were sleeping when the alarm went off.
    • The wind was howling, but the trees were still standing.
    • It seemed like you were not interested in buying the product.
    • What do you think they were thankful for?
    • Richard relished raspberries on his breakfast roll, but didn't realize they were his rabbit's favorite treat!
    • Were there Peeps in your Easter basket?
    • The rolling hills were ___.
    • The red and white lights indicate the cars were ___.
    • In the dead of winter, the plants were not growing.
    • What would you do if you were Kiki?
    • Despite the worries that come with starting a new grade, the third graders were excited to show off their knowledge.
    • Talk about a time you were scared.
    • We were going to see our friend, Jack.
    • They were trimming the tree when we arrived.
    • You were supposed to bring me a snack.
    • The ripples were ___.
    • After the blizzard, there were icicles and everything was frozen.
    • There were 7 Kinara candles for the 7 Kwanzaa principles.
    • Were you able to pick up the milk from the store?
    • There were several ___ trees in the forest.
    • The clouds were ___ but there was a glimmer of light.
    • Who were the characters in this story?
    • What would you do if you woke up and saw 50 presents under the tree but they were all for your brother/sister?
    • Santa and his elves were busy making presents at the North Pole when suddenly there was an explosion....
    • The pencils were sharpened until they were ___.
    • You were very responsible and smart to pick the clean snow.
    • We were not excited to eat our vegetables.
    • Last week we were painting the house.
    • Although temperatures were unseasonably cold, the third graders managed to brave the outdoors for their morning recess.
    • 6. The Pilgrims were the first Europeans to celebrate Thanksgiving.
    • The clouds were ___ in the sky.
    • The sun was shining brightly, and the birds were singing.
    • The palm trees were ___.
    • Despite the long day and the challenging tasks the third graders faced, they were excited to show off their projects at the science fair.
    • What were Robo and Kiki playing?
    • They were late to the party.
    • They were painting the front door while I was cooking dinner.
    • Point to the really hot mountain and tell me about a time when you were really hot.
  • Paragraphs
    • Past progressive tense denotes actions in the past that had a duration. It uses the "to be" verb "was/were" and ends the main verb in "-ing." The tense commonly denotes a duration, an interrupted action, or actions that took place at the same time.
    • What were Robo and Kiki playing? Hide and go seek.
    • The family had been camping and fishing all day, and they were all hungry. They gathered sticks and started a fire to make s'mores. The parents lit the fire, and the kids gathered the ingredients. They put the chocolate and the marshmallows on the sticks, and they roasted them over the fire. When they were done, they put them in their mouths and enjoyed the sweet, gooey goodness. It was a fun day, and they all enjoyed themselves.
    • As I got older, I realized that there were other people in the world and that my actions affected them. I started to think about the consequences of my choices and how they would affect other people.
    • Rudolf, Dancer, and Prancer were playing tag outside of Santa's workshop. Comet and Cupid were mad that Rudolf didn't ask them to play....
    • The Christmas Party was fun. I saw the Nutcracker ballet that night, so I was running late. Nevertheless, they were still trimming the tree when we arrived. He was hanging mistletoe (with care) beside a beautiful red poinsettia. The tinsel icicles made a mess last year, so they used tinsel garland this year. We brought some Frankincense incense that we bought online. I tried the eggnog latte and the gingerbread. He ate the head on the gingerbread person! The nativity scene at the house was elaborate. This was a December to remember.
    • We hear a lot about Christmas in December, but some families celebrate Kwanzaa or Hanukkah instead. I have been to a Kwanzaa celebration. There were 7 kinara candles for the 7 Kwanzaa principles. Most celebrations have lighting traditions. For instance, a Hanukkah menorah has 9 candles. I know a few Hanukkah traditions. My grandma makes delicious potato latkes. Do you know the song about the spinning dreidel? I like to learn about different December traditions, but I hope I never see Krampus with his horns. Let’s hope Krampus isn’t real.
    • The next year, the Wampanoag, a Native American tribe, taught the colonists how to grow crops. The Native Americans taught the pilgrims or colonists what food grows well in the area including potatoes, corn, tomatoes, cacao, peppers, papaya, pumpkin, and avocados. Once the crops were ready to be harvested in the fall, they had a feast for 3 days to celebrate the good harvest. This is considered to be the first Thanksgiving.
    • I woke up to another day. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. I got out of bed and started my day. I decided to go for a walk. The fresh air felt good. I saw a squirrel and I started to chase it. I ran so fast that I got a stitch in my side. I quickly stopped and caught my breath. As I was catching my breath, I saw my friend Sally on the swings at the nearby playground. She had her dog with her. As I approached her, she also saw the squirrel run up in the tree, and her dog began to bark. We was so close, but couldn't catch it. I laughed with Sally and we went home to grab snacks and lemonade to talk about our adventure.
    • I love the chocolate eggs you find at Easter. Were there Peeps in your Easter basket? I had peeps and pastel-colored M&M’s. My mom thinks pastel colors are beautiful.
    • Once upon a time, there was a kingdom where the people were ruled by a fair and just queen. The queen had a son who was the apple of her eye, and she loved him more than anything in the world. However, the queen soon fell ill and died. Her son was heartbroken and mourned her death for many years. One day, he decided to go on a journey to find a cure for his sadness. He traveled to many different countries and met many people, but he still could not find a way to heal his broken heart. Finally, he came to a kingdom where the people were ruled by a wicked queen. The queen was very mean to her subjects and made them do all the hard work. The prince was so tired of being treated badly that he decided to stay in the kingdom and overthrow the queen. He took control of the kingdom and made it a place where the people were treated fairly and with respect. Finally, he was able to heal his broken heart and live happily ever after.
    • The family had been camping and fishing all day and were hungry. So, they gathered sticks and started a campfire to make s'mores. The parents lit the fire, and the kids gathered ingredients. They put the chocolate and marshmallows on the sticks and roasted them over the fire. Also, they boiled the water in a kettle. When they were done, they enjoyed the sweet, gooey goodness. It was a fun day at the campsite.
    • The first few days were wonderful, but by the third week, Lynn was getting a little antsy. She had read all of the books she had brought with her, and her friends were busy with their own lives. Lynn didn't want to be a bother, so she spent most of her time alone.
    • An American businessperson was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisher docked. Inside the small boat were several large yellowfin tunas. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to catch them. The Mexican replied, that it only took a little while. The American then asked why he did not stay out longer and catch more fish. The Mexican said he had enough to support his family's immediate needs. 
    • There was a faint cool breeze that rustled through the forest. The warmth of the bonfire was felt by the group and the light from the fire, full moon, and the stars provided light. The smell of chocolate, smoke, and pine was in the air. There were the sounds of the crackling of the wood on the fire and the crunching of s’mores. The nights were beginning to get longer, and the leaves were changing to beautiful hues of red, yellow, and orange as they fell. After some time around the bonfire, it was time for the storytelling to occur.
    • In 1920, a group of people known as colonists traveled to America by boat, known as the Mayflower. They arrived during winter with little to no food. There were no grocery stores and the people had to grow their own food and hunt. Only half of the people lived through the dangerous winter.
    • Do you like amusement parks? Well I sure do. To amuse myself I went twice last spring. My most memorable moment was riding on the Caterpillar which is a gigantic rollercoaster high above the ground. When I saw how high the Caterpillar rose into the bright blue sky, I knew it was for me. After waiting in line for thirty minutes I made it to the front where the man measured my height to see if I was tall enough. I gave the man my coins asked for change and jumped on the cart. Tick tick tick the Caterpillar climbed slowly up the tracks. It went so high I could see the parking lot. Boy was I scared. I thought to myself there's no turning back now. People were so scared they screamed as we swiftly zoomed fast fast and faster along the tracks. As quickly as it started the Caterpillar came to a stop. Unfortunately, it was time to pack the car and drive home. That night I dreamt of the wild ride on the Caterpillar. Taking a trip to the amusement park and riding on the Caterpillar was my most memorable moment ever!
    • My family and friends were coming to visit for the holiday that occurs every November in the fall. My mom and dad spent all day cooking and cleaning. The food was going to be finished a little after everyone arrived. Everyone was arriving around dusk to celebrate together. Just as everyone arrived, there was heavy rain and lightning. Suddenly everything went dark in the house. When my mom checked the food in the oven, the food had not finished cooking. We got out all of our candles and flashlights then started playing card games as my mom called many restaurants to see if she could order food. We ended up sharing what we were thankful for as we ate pizza together. It was a holiday I will always remember!
    • Once upon a time, I was playing on the playground with my friends. We were all having fun when one of my friends started being mean to me. She would push me, call me names, and steal my toys. I was so sad and didn't know what to do.
    • The morning of the party, Kara checked the ivitation again to make sure she would be at the right place at the right time. She didn't want to show up late! Before she left, she pulled on her coat and boots and told her mom she would be home before the street lights turned on. When she got to the party, she found her friends waiting at the ticket booth, shivering. Kara looked out at the ice and was instantly glad she brought her coat! Once they paid, the employee asked "What size do you need?". Kara sat down to put on her rented footwear. She was glad the blades were sharp, because dull blades could make you slip on the ice when you rounded the rink. Kara and her friends had a blast, and they made sure to sing to Jamie before the night was over.
• first
  • Phrases
    • The first letters of the planets are: M V E M J S U N
    • first base
    • to get to know people or speak first
    • last day of school and first day of school
    • Primary -- main, first
    • The first things I take out of my backpack when I get home
    • first baseman
    • bases - the first, second, and third bases
    • First: "This is an emergency,"
    • First Day of School
  • Sentences
    • She was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
    • Put the medium-sized kettle first, then the biggest in the middle, and the smallest kettle last.
    • Color the first gift, on the top row red.
    • First put the cookie under the boy, then put the milk above the girl, and last put the butter on the bread.
    • First give me a turkey, then put a box of apples on top of the barn.
    • A diverse group of reptiles first appeared during the Triassic period, between 243 and 23 million years ago, although the exact origin and timing of the evolution of dinosaurs is the subject of active research.
    • First put the scarecrow next to barn then put a turkey on the barn.
    • Amelia Earhart was a highly accomplished aviator and one of the first female pilots in the world.
    • Before you give the chocolate to the boy, give him the turkey leg and corn first.
    • Who was the first person to step foot on the moon?
    • First put a circle around the birds in the sky then put an X on the fox.
    • The first thing I do to get ready for school is...
    • The first thing I do when I wake up is...
    • First put the small box of apples next to the barn, then put the turkey with colorful feathers on top of the barn, and last put the scarecrow next to the apples.
    • He ran quickly, so he reached the finish line first.
    • The Buck Supermoon is the first full moon in the month of July.
    • Do you remember the first time you tried your favorite food?
    • What does the first baseman do?
    • First put the bacon on the table, then put the eggs on top of the bacon.
    • Why is the first full moon in October called The Hunter’s Moon?
    • 3. The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621.
    • Do you know anyone else with your first name?
    • 6. The Pilgrims were the first Europeans to celebrate Thanksgiving.
    • The first person ever to step on the moon was Neil Armstrong, and the second person was Buzz Aldrin.
    • Before you put the bread on the table, put the doughnuts on the table first.
    • First give the milk to the girl then give the chocolate to the boy.
    • First give the boy a turkey leg, then give him mashed potatoes, and last give him the corn.
    • Are there any famous people with your first or last name?
    • First put the butter on the slice of bread then put the cheese on the mashed potatoes.
    • Where is the first baseman on the field?
    • Put one ghost in the last window on the right of the first floor.
    • Bessie Coleman was the first African American woman to become a licensed pilot in the United States.
    • First put the turkey with the hat on top of the large box of apples then put the turkey without a hat on top of the small box of apples.
    • I was glad she came to talk to me first to break the ice.
  • Paragraphs
    • With Josef's newly found acceleration, he glides past several cars during the first few laps. Suddenly, a car spins on the track. Josef looses a few spots as he slows down and swerves to avoid hitting the other car.
    • Kara was almost asleep when she heard a buzz and looked over to see her screen light up. The notification said "You're Invited!". Kara opened the text and saw all the event details. This was going to be so fun! She loved celebrating with her friends, and was especially excited to celebrate her best friend. When she got home from school, Kara asked her mom if they could stop at the mall later to buy something to take to the party. She didn't want to show up empty handed! Her mom said they would have to wait until it wasn't a school day. A few days later, they rushed and got to the mall as soon as it opened so that they could beat the crowds. But when Kara got inside, she wasn't even sure which store she wanted to look in first. She ended up buying something she thought would go with a lot of the clothes Jamie liked. Plus, Jamie had only gotten her ears peirced the month before so she would be excited to add to her new collection.
    • The next year, the Wampanoag, a Native American tribe, taught the colonists how to grow crops. The Native Americans taught the pilgrims or colonists what food grows well in the area including potatoes, corn, tomatoes, cacao, peppers, papaya, pumpkin, and avocados. Once the crops were ready to be harvested in the fall, they had a feast for 3 days to celebrate the good harvest. This is considered to be the first Thanksgiving.
    • The first item you’ll need is a saddle. This will allow you to ride the dragon as it flies through the air. Make sure not to forget your helmet. Training your dragon to spit fireballs can be very dangerous, so make sure you have a fire extinguisher nearby. Dragons are very intelligent so training them can be quite easy if the trust is there. They love food. each dragon is different though. They say that a dragons favorite food is the same as the person they’re bonded with. Grab your favorite food item, a helmet, some armor and head out to find your dragon.
    • Training a dragon is a very tricky task. The first thing that you’ll need is a dragon. Not just any dragon will do. The bond between the person and dragon must be strong. Dragons are dangerous creatures so if the bond is not strong it can result in harm. Once a bond is formed between person and dragon, the training can begin.
    • Many complicated ideas about the rainbow have been formed. The difference in the rainbow depends considerably upon the size of the drops and the width of the colored band increases as the size of the drops increases. The actual primary rainbow observed is said to be the effect of super imposition of a number of bows. If the red of the second bow falls upon the green of the first the result is to give a bow with an abnormally wide yellow band since red and green light when mixed form yellow. This is a very common type of bow one showing mainly red and yellow with little or no green or blue.
    • For people in the northern hemisphere, which includes the United States, winter is the season of darker and colder days. Winter solstice marks the first official day of winter in the northern hemisphere.
    • I am writing a story in the first person and I want the protagonist's thoughts to be reflected in the reflexive pronouns. However, I am not sure how to make sure the reflexive pronouns reflect the thoughts of the protagonist and not just my own thoughts. Can someone help?
    • My family and I went to cut down our very first Christmas tree. We hiked for hours until we found the perfect tree. Then, we realized we didn't have a saw to cut it down....
    • The first few days were wonderful, but by the third week, Lynn was getting a little antsy. She had read all of the books she had brought with her, and her friends were busy with their own lives. Lynn didn't want to be a bother, so she spent most of her time alone.
    • walk - when the batter receives 4 pitches the umpire calls as balls. The batter is rewarded by advancing to first base.
    • (Explanation: The first two errors? The extra E in “three” and the missing R in “error.” The third error? The fact that there are only two errors.) 
    • Gabby just won first place in the science fair. How do you think she feels?
• people
  • Phrases
    • Ancestor – people in your family, from who you descended
    • A conversation with multiple people
    • Scary people
    • people:
    • People/things I say goodnight to before going to bed
    • the way a person behaves toward other people
    • Lonely -- to miss people
    • giving labels to yourself or other people
    • to get to know people or speak first
    • person - people
    • Crowd -- a lot of people
    • Village -- group of people living together
    • people who are known to be funny
    • assuming you know what other people are thinking
  • Sentences
    • Who grows food for people to eat?
    • Many people are overwhelmed with gratefulness at Thanksgiving.
    • It is not nice to kick people.
    • Go to the page that has lots and lots of people on it.
    • Why do people drink hot chocolate in the winter?
    • The benefits of harvesting a crop are that it helps to provide food for people, it helps to provide jobs for people, and it helps to provide income for people.
    • What flowers do people typically send?
    • Are there any famous people with your first or last name?
    • Thanksgiving is a homecoming for many people.
    • Many people like to eat hamburgers and cheeseburgers.
    • What holiday(s) do people celebrate in December?
  • Paragraphs
    • Thanksgiving is a homecoming for many people. All of our family comes together. I love a Thanksgiving get-together.
    • It has wheels, a board, and people stand on it to use it. What is it?
    • What does it say on the page? Do you think the people on this page are hot or cold? Do you think they are staying warm?
    • As I got older, I realized that there were other people in the world and that my actions affected them. I started to think about the consequences of my choices and how they would affect other people.
    • At least 3 people on this page are wearing something that indicates their religion. Find one of those people.
    • For people in the northern hemisphere, which includes the United States, winter is the season of darker and colder days. Winter solstice marks the first official day of winter in the northern hemisphere.
    • Throughout the centuries people have explained the rainbow in various ways. Some have accepted it as a miracle without physical explanation. To the Hebrews it was a token that there would be no more universal floods. The Greeks used to imagine that it was a sign from the gods to foretell war or heavy rain. The Norsemen considered the rainbow as a bridge over which the gods passed from earth to their home in the sky. Others have tried to explain the phenomenon physically. Aristotle thought that the rainbow was caused by reflection of the sun's rays by the rain. Since then physicists have found that it is not reflection but refraction by the raindrops which causes the rainbows.
    • Once upon a time, there was a kingdom where the people were ruled by a fair and just queen. The queen had a son who was the apple of her eye, and she loved him more than anything in the world. However, the queen soon fell ill and died. Her son was heartbroken and mourned her death for many years. One day, he decided to go on a journey to find a cure for his sadness. He traveled to many different countries and met many people, but he still could not find a way to heal his broken heart. Finally, he came to a kingdom where the people were ruled by a wicked queen. The queen was very mean to her subjects and made them do all the hard work. The prince was so tired of being treated badly that he decided to stay in the kingdom and overthrow the queen. He took control of the kingdom and made it a place where the people were treated fairly and with respect. Finally, he was able to heal his broken heart and live happily ever after.
    • It has wheels, says “choo choo,” and carries people or objects from place to place. What is it?
    • When the sunlight strikes raindrops in the air they act as a prism and form a rainbow. The rainbow is a division of white light into many beautiful colors. These take the shape of a long round arch with its path high above and its two ends apparently beyond the horizon. There is according to legend a boiling pot of gold at one end. People look but no one ever finds it. When a man looks for something beyond his reach his friends say he is looking for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
    • In 1920, a group of people known as colonists traveled to America by boat, known as the Mayflower. They arrived during winter with little to no food. There were no grocery stores and the people had to grow their own food and hunt. Only half of the people lived through the dangerous winter.
    • Do you like amusement parks? Well I sure do. To amuse myself I went twice last spring. My most memorable moment was riding on the Caterpillar which is a gigantic rollercoaster high above the ground. When I saw how high the Caterpillar rose into the bright blue sky, I knew it was for me. After waiting in line for thirty minutes I made it to the front where the man measured my height to see if I was tall enough. I gave the man my coins asked for change and jumped on the cart. Tick tick tick the Caterpillar climbed slowly up the tracks. It went so high I could see the parking lot. Boy was I scared. I thought to myself there's no turning back now. People were so scared they screamed as we swiftly zoomed fast fast and faster along the tracks. As quickly as it started the Caterpillar came to a stop. Unfortunately, it was time to pack the car and drive home. That night I dreamt of the wild ride on the Caterpillar. Taking a trip to the amusement park and riding on the Caterpillar was my most memorable moment ever!
    • Now that I am an adult, I understand that I am not the only person in the world and that my actions have consequences. I try to think about how my actions will affect other people and I always try to do the right thing.
    • Now, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November every year. On the national holiday, people all over the country come together in their homes and towns to celebrate what they are grateful for and consume different Thanksgiving meals including turkey and potatoes.
    • But really, Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and reflection. Many people are overwhelmed with gratefulness at Thanksgiving. I want to show my appreciation for you.
    • It is a house made of ice that people live in very cold areas. What is it?
• celebrate
  • Phrases
    • Celebrate -- to party or be cheerful
    • celebrate Thanksgiving
    • Fireworks – the best way to celebrate the 4th of July
  • Sentences
    • Do you celebrate Thanksgiving?
    • Who do celebrate Thanksgiving with?
    • Many countries around the world celebrate this day with different traditions.
    • Who do you celebrate Thanksgiving with?
    • What season of the year do we celebrate Thanksgiving?
    • Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?
    • 6. The Pilgrims were the first Europeans to celebrate Thanksgiving.
    • What holiday do we celebrate in November?
    • What holiday(s) do people celebrate in December?
  • Paragraphs
    • Do you celebrate Thanksgiving? I celebrate it with my family. We will have a turkey with all the trimmings. This year, we are going to my grandparents’ house. We will use three modes of transportation to get to Grandma’s house.
    • Kara was almost asleep when she heard a buzz and looked over to see her screen light up. The notification said "You're Invited!". Kara opened the text and saw all the event details. This was going to be so fun! She loved celebrating with her friends, and was especially excited to celebrate her best friend. When she got home from school, Kara asked her mom if they could stop at the mall later to buy something to take to the party. She didn't want to show up empty handed! Her mom said they would have to wait until it wasn't a school day. A few days later, they rushed and got to the mall as soon as it opened so that they could beat the crowds. But when Kara got inside, she wasn't even sure which store she wanted to look in first. She ended up buying something she thought would go with a lot of the clothes Jamie liked. Plus, Jamie had only gotten her ears peirced the month before so she would be excited to add to her new collection.
    • We hear a lot about Christmas in December, but some families celebrate Kwanzaa or Hanukkah instead. I have been to a Kwanzaa celebration. There were 7 kinara candles for the 7 Kwanzaa principles. Most celebrations have lighting traditions. For instance, a Hanukkah menorah has 9 candles. I know a few Hanukkah traditions. My grandma makes delicious potato latkes. Do you know the song about the spinning dreidel? I like to learn about different December traditions, but I hope I never see Krampus with his horns. Let’s hope Krampus isn’t real.
    • The next year, the Wampanoag, a Native American tribe, taught the colonists how to grow crops. The Native Americans taught the pilgrims or colonists what food grows well in the area including potatoes, corn, tomatoes, cacao, peppers, papaya, pumpkin, and avocados. Once the crops were ready to be harvested in the fall, they had a feast for 3 days to celebrate the good harvest. This is considered to be the first Thanksgiving.
    • My family and friends were coming to visit for the holiday that occurs every November in the fall. My mom and dad spent all day cooking and cleaning. The food was going to be finished a little after everyone arrived. Everyone was arriving around dusk to celebrate together. Just as everyone arrived, there was heavy rain and lightning. Suddenly everything went dark in the house. When my mom checked the food in the oven, the food had not finished cooking. We got out all of our candles and flashlights then started playing card games as my mom called many restaurants to see if she could order food. We ended up sharing what we were thankful for as we ate pizza together. It was a holiday I will always remember!
    • Now, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November every year. On the national holiday, people all over the country come together in their homes and towns to celebrate what they are grateful for and consume different Thanksgiving meals including turkey and potatoes.
• thanksgiving
  • Phrases
    • Christmas and Thanksgiving
    • Thanksgiving movies (or movies you may watch on Thanksgiving)
    • He were excited to watch the thanksgiving parade
    • Sides served at Thanksgiving
    • Thanksgiving get-together
    • He was excited to watch the Thanksgiving parade
    • Halloween, Christmas, Thanksgiving, 4th of July
    • Physical activities you may participate in on Thanksgiving
    • Thanksgiving and Halloween
    • Halloween, 4th of July, Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving
    • Vegetables served at Thanksgiving
    • I love thanksgiving
    • Sauces or gravies you may find at Thanksgiving
    • Casseroles you may see on the table at Thanksgiving
    • what is you favorite thanksgiving tradition
    • celebrate Thanksgiving
    • Thanksgiving desserts
    • Meat served at a Thanksgiving dinner
    • Leisure activities you may do on Thanksgiving
    • Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, Addams Family Values, Garfield’s Thanksgiving
  • Sentences
    • What is your favorite thing to eat at Thanksgiving?
    • I eat stuffing for Thanksgiving dinner.
    • Do you celebrate Thanksgiving?
    • Thanksgiving can also be a time for reflection.
    • When is Thanksgiving?
    • 9. Abraham Lincoln was the president who declared Thanksgiving a national holiday.
    • Why did Thanksgiving start?
    • 13. Cyber Monday is the Monday after Thanksgiving and is the busiest online shopping day of the year.
    • Who do celebrate Thanksgiving with?
    • 4. The traditional Thanksgiving feast includes roast turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie.
    • He cooks a ___ on Thanksgiving Day.
    • 14. The White House turkey pardoning ceremony is a popular Thanksgiving tradition.
    • 5. Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks for the blessings of the year.
    • What is your favorite food to eat at Thanksgiving?
    • 15. Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and food.
    • What are you having for Thanksgiving?
    • I love a Thanksgiving get-together.
    • He eats ___ on Thanksgiving Day.
    • Where do you buy food to cook on Thanksgiving?
    • What is your favorite thanksgiving tradition?
    • Many people are overwhelmed with gratefulness at Thanksgiving.
    • Who will you see at Thanksgiving?
    • Who do you celebrate Thanksgiving with?
    • What season of the year do we celebrate Thanksgiving?
    • 12. Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving and is traditionally the busiest shopping day of the year.
    • I love Thanksgiving!
    • 1. The date of Thanksgiving is always the fourth Thursday of November.
    • What do you use to cook food for Thanksgiving?
    • What is your least favorite food to eat at Thanksgiving?
    • Thanksgiving is on Thursday November 25.
    • 3. The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621.
    • Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving?
    • Do you associate it with Thanksgiving?
    • What is your favorite thing about Thanksgiving?
    • 6. The Pilgrims were the first Europeans to celebrate Thanksgiving.
    • 2. Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the United States.
    • Who do you see on Thanksgiving?
    • Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude.
    • She eats ___ on Thanksgiving Day.
    • She cooks a ___ on Thanksgiving Day.
    • 11. Football is a popular Thanksgiving Day sport.
    • 10. The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is a popular tradition in New York City.
    • What do you do on Thanksgiving?
    • Thanksgiving is a homecoming for many people.
    • 8. Thanksgiving became a national holiday in 1863.
    • I stuffed my face at Thanksgiving.
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    • Do you celebrate Thanksgiving? I celebrate it with my family. We will have a turkey with all the trimmings. This year, we are going to my grandparents’ house. We will use three modes of transportation to get to Grandma’s house.
    • Thanksgiving is a homecoming for many people. All of our family comes together. I love a Thanksgiving get-together.
    • The next year, the Wampanoag, a Native American tribe, taught the colonists how to grow crops. The Native Americans taught the pilgrims or colonists what food grows well in the area including potatoes, corn, tomatoes, cacao, peppers, papaya, pumpkin, and avocados. Once the crops were ready to be harvested in the fall, they had a feast for 3 days to celebrate the good harvest. This is considered to be the first Thanksgiving.
    • Now, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November every year. On the national holiday, people all over the country come together in their homes and towns to celebrate what they are grateful for and consume different Thanksgiving meals including turkey and potatoes.
    • We will have a Butterball Turkey. I want the turkey drumstick! Thanksgiving is the time we start the holiday overeating!
    • But really, Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude and reflection. Many people are overwhelmed with gratefulness at Thanksgiving. I want to show my appreciation for you.