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From History to Table: The Story of Thanksgiving

Questions: 5

Grade: 5

Words: 122

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Almost 400 years ago, a group of people called Pilgrims set foot in a new land, now known as America. They had a tough year, but with the help of Native Americans, they learned to survive. To celebrate their successful harvest, the Pilgrims invited their Native American friends to a feast in 1621. This was the first Thanksgiving! Today, we continue this tradition by gathering with family and friends to share a meal. Our tables are filled with turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pies. It's a special time to express our gratitude. Remember, Thanksgiving isn't just about food; it's about saying thanks for all the good in our lives. So this Thanksgiving, take a moment to say thank you to those around you.

Question 1

Who helped the Pilgrims survive their first year in the new land?

The King of England

Their ancestors

Native Americans

Explanation. The text explains that Native Americans helped the Pilgrims survive in the new land.

Their neighbors from England

Wild animals

Question 2

What does Thanksgiving celebrate according to the text?

The Pilgrims' journey to America

The Pilgrims' successful harvest

Explanation. The text states that Thanksgiving celebrates the successful harvest of the Pilgrims.

The King of England's birthday

The defeat of the Native Americans

The invention of cranberry sauce

Question 3

What does 'feast' mean in this context?

A journey

A fight

A large meal for many people

Explanation. In this context, 'feast' is used to describe a large meal that the Pilgrims shared with the Native Americans.

A type of dance

A religious ceremony

Question 4

What tradition is discussed in the text?

Hunting for turkey

Making cranberry sauce

Celebrating Halloween

Baking pumpkin pies

Gathering for a meal on Thanksgiving

Explanation. The text talks about the tradition of gathering with family and friends to share a meal on Thanksgiving.

Question 5

What is Thanksgiving not just about according to the text?

Food

Explanation. The text says that Thanksgiving isn't just about food; it's about saying thanks for all the good in our lives.

Gifts

Games

Music

Decorations

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