Why We Have Thanksgiving

by Margaret HIllert

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Pub Date Jul 15 2016 | Archive Date Nov 30 2016

Norwood House Press

Children's Nonfiction | History

Description

Retells the story of the Pilgrims long journey to America and the first Thanksgiving with Native Americans. Beautifully re-illustrated with a fresh and appealing look, these Beginning-to-Read books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying stories about everyday life and adventures.

A Note From the Publisher

Margaret Hillert's collection of fiction Easy Fiction Stories are written on a variety of subjects that appeal to young readers. Newly re-illustrated with a fresh and modern look, these Beginning-to-Read books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying fun stories about everyday experiences and fantasy. Educator resources include reading reinforcement activities and a word list in the back. Activities focus on foundational, language and reading skills. Sections include phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. Teacher notes available on website.

Margaret Hillert's collection of fiction Easy Fiction Stories are written on a variety of subjects that appeal to young readers. Newly re-illustrated with a fresh and modern look, these...

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ISBN	9781599538099
PRICE	$16.95 (USD)

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Lisa M, Librarian

A very simple story of the first Thanksgiving is told in repetitive text. It would benefit from some added details. Appropriate for beginning readers.

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Carla J, Reviewer

This is a very simple easy to read story for beginning readers. It tells the journey the pilgrims take from being imprisoned to taking their families across the ocean to America. It then very briefly describes their struggles (building homes, planting crops) during the first year culminated in the celebration of the first Thanksgiving. This story is told with only 73 words. The illustrations are nicely done and the family used to tell the story is depicted well. It is very appropriate around Thanksgiving time and would be a great story for those beginning readers. As will all Margaret Hillert Beginning to Read books, there are activities at the end to reinforce reading skills and a word list.