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Junie B., First Grader: Turkeys We Have Loved and Eaten (and Other Thankful Stuff)
Last updated Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Author: Barbara Park
Date of Publication: 2014
ISBN: 0606360158
Grade Level: 3rd (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Dec. 2018
Synopsis:
To celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, Mr. Scary's first grade class prepares a Thankful List for the school contest, but Junie B. Jones finds it hard to be grateful for squash or Tattletale May.
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This is a chapter book. Chapter 6, page 55, is a fun place to start.
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What are you thankful for?
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What are some special foods you eat during the holidays?
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Who will you see during the holiday season?
Vocabulary
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Common - belonging to, or shared by two or more individuals
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Pilgrims - a person who travels to a foreign land
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Comment - statement that expresses an opinion about someone or something
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What is your favorite pie?
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What kind of treats do you like to bake for the holidays?
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