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The First Thanksgiving Meal

The First Thanksgiving Meal. History. November 1621- The first corn harvest proved successful so Gov. William Bradford organized a celebratory feast that lasted 3 days.

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The First Thanksgiving Meal

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  1. The First Thanksgiving Meal

  2. History • November 1621- The first corn harvest proved successful so Gov. William Bradford organized a celebratory feast that lasted 3 days. • Pilgrim chronicler Edward Winslow wrote in his journal that Gov. Bradford send 4 men on a “fowling” mission and the Wampanoag guests arrived to the feast with 5 deer. • November 1623- The second celebration was a religious fast.

  3. Foods… then and now • Then… • Venison • Wild fowl • Cornbread • Pudding • Corn • Onions • Nuts • Dried berries and beans • Now… • Turkey • Stuffing • Mashed potatoes • Cranberry sauce • Pumpkin pie

  4. Assignment • Write a script for an invitation, inviting someone to join you for a Thanksgiving meal. • Chose either the “traditional” food or a meal from the original celebration. • Include in your invitation the foods you will be having. • After writing your script, go to the computer and record a podcast, edit it, and upload it to the class’ podbean account, and then upload it to the class’ wiki.

  5. EXAMPLE… • Ms. W: You are invited to join my family and I for a traditional Thanksgiving meal. You might be wondering what we will be serving… • Nayelly: We will be enjoying turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, noodles, green beans, corn, and fresh rolls. • Ms. W: Don’t forget about dessert! We will have pumpkin pie, chocolate pie, and cheesecake! • Nayelly: After dinner, feel free to just sit back and relax while we watch the annual football game. • Ms. W: If you have any questions feel free to contact me via my wiki. • Nayelly and Ms. W: WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!

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