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Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle

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Thanksgiving Crossword Puzzle

Thanksgiving turkey and autumn leaves

🦃 Learning Goals

I can... use context clues and prior knowledge to solve Thanksgiving vocabulary.

I can... demonstrate understanding of Thanksgiving history and traditions through word recognition.

📋 Success Criteria:

✓ I can identify at least 8 out of 10 vocabulary words correctly
✓ I can use clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words
✓ I can connect vocabulary to Thanksgiving knowledge

🧩 Crossword Puzzle

Use the clues below to fill in the crossword grid. All answers relate to Thanksgiving!

Draw or print your crossword grid here
(10x10 grid recommended)

🔤 ACROSS Clues:

1. The ship that brought the Pilgrims to America (9 letters)
3. Orange vegetable used to make pie (7 letters)
5. Native American tribe that helped the Pilgrims (9 letters)
7. Feeling thankful and appreciative (8 letters)
8. Traditional Thanksgiving bird (6 letters)
10. Sauce made from red berries (9 letters)

🔤 DOWN Clues:

2. People who sailed on the Mayflower (8 letters)
4. Season when Thanksgiving occurs (6 letters)
6. Bread mixture cooked inside the turkey (8 letters)
9. Horn-shaped basket symbolizing abundance (10 letters)
11. Sweet potato dish with marshmallows (6 letters)

💭 Reflection & Extension

Choose 3 words from your completed puzzle and write a short paragraph about Thanksgiving using all three words:

🌟 Challenge Extension:

Create your own Thanksgiving crossword clue for the word "HARVEST":

📚 Differentiation Support:

Need help? Use these word bank options: MAYFLOWER, PUMPKIN, WAMPANOAG, GRATEFUL, TURKEY, CRANBERRY, PILGRIMS, AUTUMN, STUFFING, CORNUCOPIA, CASSEROLE

Advanced learners: Research one vocabulary word and write its historical significance on the back of this sheet.

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