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Use this Thanksgiving writing prompt, about the former practice of fasting for Thanksgiving, to help children practice their writing skills.

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Thanksgiving Writing Prompt: Fasting

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Name: Thanksgiving Writing Prompt: Fasting
Description: Use this Thanksgiving writing prompt to help children practice their writing skills. During the 18th century, some of the colonies celebrated days of Thanksgiving throughout the year. However, instead of having a great meal, they fasted, which means that they did not eat on that particular day. Why do you think that fasting might have been a meaningful way to show thanks? Why do you think having a great meal is a meaningful way to show thanks?
Filename:TGWritingFasting.pdf
Filesize:613.21 kB
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Created On: 10/19/2008
Downloads:1166 Downloads
Categories: Grades 7-8, Grades 5-6, Grade-Level Worksheets, Thanksgiving Printables, Holiday Worksheets, U.S. History and Government, Cultural Studies, Social Studies Worksheets, Writing, English/Language Arts Worksheets


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