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A short Thanksgiving story gives readers a manageable way to practice finding evidence. This original passage follows a child preparing a table and noticing that one more place is needed. The questions ask readers to recall details, put events in order, and explain an inference using information from the text.
What to make
The story focuses on a present-day act of hospitality rather than a simplified historical account. Read it once for the overall meaning, then return to the passage when answering. A helpful response points to a detail that supports the idea. The answer page includes possible responses, but a child may use different wording while showing the same understanding.
How to use this printable
- Read the passage aloud or let students read it independently, depending on the amount of support they need.
- Ask readers to circle the characters and underline the detail that changes the table-setting plan.
- Answer the literal questions first, then discuss the question about why a character chooses to help.
- Compare responses with the answer key and ask each reader to identify the sentence that supports one answer.
Make the activity your own
For partner reading, let one child read the first half and the other read the second half before both answer. For an extension, ask students to write two sentences about a time they made room for someone. Students who need a shorter writing task can answer orally or draw the changed table arrangement. Keep the discussion open to different kinds of family and community gatherings.
Questions before you begin
Is this a historical Thanksgiving passage?
No. It is an original fictional story about preparing a welcoming meal. It does not present an account of events in 1621.
Must answers match the key word for word?
No. Accept responses that use accurate details from the passage and answer the question clearly.