{"product_id":"free-thanksgiving-readers-theater-the-thanksgiving-that-happened-twice","title":"The Thanksgiving That Happened Twice | Free Thanksgiving Reader’s Theater (Grades 3–5)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Thanksgiving History Reader’s Theater | Grades 3–5 | 24 Speaking Roles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classroom exhibit contains two apparently conflicting Thanksgiving dates in 1939: November 23 and November 30. Investigators learn that President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed an earlier Thanksgiving, partly amid concerns about the Christmas shopping season, but different states responded differently. The calendar problem continues beyond 1939; Congress established the fourth Thursday as the federal Thanksgiving date in 1941. The students retain both historical dates and learn that context can explain seemingly contradictory evidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy teachers use this resource\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInvestigate why two Thanksgiving dates appeared in 1939 and how the federal calendar changed in 1941. Students practice purposeful oral reading, text-evidence discussions, and thoughtful historical interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 10-scene Reader’s Theater script with 24 speaking roles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Mini Reader and Accessible Mini Reader (same historical inquiry at different reading loads)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeacher Guide with historical context, differentiated instruction and classroom pacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10 vocabulary terms, 10 two-part short-answer prompts and 5 challenge questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20-question multiple-choice assessment, teacher answer key and a self-grading Google Forms quiz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEditable Google classroom materials including a digital worksheet and a print-friendly worksheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical inquiry focus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssential question:\u003c\/strong\u003e How can historical context explain two apparently contradictory Thanksgiving dates?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to access your free resource\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter checkout, open the included START HERE PDF to reach your shared Google Drive classroom folder. Make your own copies before editing or assigning in Google Classroom. A Google account is needed to copy editable materials; school sharing policies may apply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesigned for Grades 3–5 (Grade 4 focus). Fictional classroom characters investigate historically grounded questions; students evaluate evidence rather than memorize an oversimplified Thanksgiving story.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Readers Theater Worksheets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60207249326366,"sku":"RTW-THANKSGIVING-P02","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0916\/4649\/2958\/files\/02-Thanksgiving-RT-Script-Cover.jpg?v=1791516948","url":"https:\/\/readerstheaterworksheets.com\/products\/free-thanksgiving-readers-theater-the-thanksgiving-that-happened-twice","provider":"Reader's Theater Worksheets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}