Paragraph assignment- "Thanksgiving
Myths"
American schoolchildren learn about
Thanksgiving from an early age. Is everything
they are taught the truth?
Read the historical article "The Real History of
Thanksgiving"
and pay close attention to the incorrect beliefs
about Thanksgiving that many Americans hold.
Take notes and highlight important quotes.
Assignment: Write a paragraph that identifies
the myths that many Americans hold about
Thanksgiving. Explain why these beliefs are not
accurate. Use your own words but also use
quotes and make specific references to the
article for support. (Keep the P.E.E.L. strategy
in mind as a guide.) Type your answer below.