Fact, Question, Response

FQR=Fact, Question, and Response.

I enjoyed this approach to reading the articles on Monday. I think that this a good process for students to track the mental responses that occur while reading. The article on the 1st Thanksgiving surprised me. I actually had what could have been a text to self or text to text experience while reading. I remember learning in elementary about Squanto's life. I know that it was historically innaccurate. I watched the movie Squanto: A Warrior's Tale. Even though the movie was innaccurate, I didn't grow up thinking that Squanto's life was easy. And I remember finding it interesting and wanting to know more. I think that we owe it to our studdents to at least let them know that parts of what they may learn about Thanksgiving in school is false. I hope that I will be able to present information about the first Thanksgiving in a way that will give students a better picture of the true story. Because the true story is very eventful and filled with good as well!

But on a side note! The Thanksgiving tradition has surely evolved into a wonderful celebration with family, food and football! That is something to be thankful for!

Happy Thanksgiving!!