Parent Guide > Harvest Ceremony: Beyond the Thanksgiving Myth
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Harvest Ceremony: Beyond the Thanksgiving Myth" by National Museum of the American Indian.
In "Harvest Ceremony: Beyond the Thanksgiving Myth," the author challenges the myth of the first Thanksgiving by explaining the facts behind what actually occurred.As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Community, and Resilience & Success as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?", "What is the importance of community?", "How does a person overcome adversity?", and "Why do people succeed?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Harvest Ceremony: Beyond the Thanksgiving Myth" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Community?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: