Citing Evidence for the History of Thanksgiving

Introduction

In this webquest, you will do research to learn about the history of Thanksgiving.  Then you will answer questions based on the informational texts and videos you've seen.  You will CITE EVIDENCE for each answer you give.

Remember the steps to citing evidence!

ANSWER THE QUESTION

CITE THE SPECIFIC SENTENCE/PHRASE/PASSAGE FROM THE TEXT

EXPLAIN HOW YOUR EVIDENCE PROVES YOUR ANSWER RIGHT!

Task

1. Mayflower Compact: On November 11, 1620, the Pilgrims drew up and signed the Mayflower Compact. Read the Compact in order to learn why the Pilgrims made the voyage to the Americas.

2.Wampanaoag Ways: Learn about life as a Wampanaog.

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Process

1. Read the Mayflower Compact (http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/sites/default/files/asset/file/the_m…) and answer the questions on your own paper.

2. Read about life as a Wampanoag (http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/native-american-perspective-…) and answer the questions on your own paper.

Questions: http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/sites/default/files/asset/file/the_f…

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