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A Thanksgiving to Remember is a heart-warming diary-style story about change, gratitude, and belonging. When a young American girl spends her first Thanksgiving in England, she feels homesick and unsure—until an unexpected celebration with her neighbours helps her rediscover the true meaning of thankfulness. Perfect for exploring empathy, community, and cultural traditions during the autumn season.

What’s Included:

  • 2 Pages of Fiction Diary Text (Dyslexia-friendly font)
  • 2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions
  • “Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task – perfect for emerging or reluctant readers
  • Extension Activities for creative writing, reflection, and empathy building
  • 5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, structured and easy-to-teach)
  • An additional 3 Worksheets to support teaching and learning
  • 5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies
  • Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND/ESL learners)
  • Answer Keys for all questions and tasks
  • Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress

This Resource Explores:
Feelings of change, homesickness, and gratitude
The meaning of Thanksgiving and cultural traditions
Diary writing features and first-person perspective
Empathy, kindness, and new beginnings
Themes of belonging and community spirit

Why Use This Resource:
This reflective and uplifting story encourages pupils to explore emotional literacy while strengthening comprehension and writing skills. Ideal for literacy, PSHE, or seasonal lessons during Thanksgiving or autumn.

If you have questions, do not hesitate to email me at: bitesizeeducation01@gmail.com

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A Slice of Thanksgiving | Reading Comprehension | Year 3/4

Bring the story of Thanksgiving to life in your classroom with A Slice of Thanksgiving, a beautifully designed Reading Comprehension Bundle that blends history, humour, and heartfelt reflection. Perfect for developing reading fluency, comprehension, and empathy, these two engaging non-fiction texts allow learners to explore Thanksgiving traditions from different perspectives — one reflective and one light-hearted. Each resource is designed to strengthen vocabulary, retrieval, and inference skills while following Rosenshine’s Principles to support clear, structured learning. Ideal for use during Thanksgiving week, cross-curricular English lessons, or as a seasonal reading unit. Texts Included: A Thanksgiving to Remember – A diary-style recount offering a warm and personal reflection on gratitude, family, and Thanksgiving traditions. Turkey Trouble? – A playful newspaper-style non-fiction text packed with humour, perfect for sparking discussion about perspective and storytelling. **What’s Included:** * 2 Pages of Informative or Diary/Report-Style Text (Dyslexia-friendly font) * 2 Pages of Reading Comprehension Questions * “Just Tick It” Adaptive Reading Task – ideal for emerging or reluctant readers * Extension Activities for research, reflection, and creative writing * 5-Lesson Teaching Presentation (40+ slides, structured and easy-to-teach) * 5-Day Lesson Plan with pedagogy notes and teaching strategies * Audio Support of the text (ideal for EAL/SEND/ESL learners) * Answer Keys for all questions and tasks * Assessment Tracker to monitor reading objectives and progress * Why Teachers Love It: ✔ Engaging, high-interest Thanksgiving themes with cross-curricular links ✔ Develops vocabulary, retrieval, and inference skills ✔ Differentiated and dyslexia-friendly format ✔ Includes humour and reflection to suit mixed-ability groups ✔ Aligned with Rosenshine’s Principles for effective, structured learning ✔ Ready to print and teach — no prep required If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email me at: bitesizeeducation01@gmail.com Thank you for visiting The Bitesize Education Shop – I would love for you to become a follower. Followers receive new product alerts, exclusive freebies, and discounts on new releases!

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