Thanksgiving will be here before we know it, and teachers will want to educate their students on what the holiday is about: gratitude.
Being thankful is just one of the important factors behind the holiday, and teachers can bring a number of writing prompts into their classrooms to help their students understand that fact.
Education World has gathered a list of writing prompt ideas for teachers to use in the classroom before students set out for Thanksgiving break. These prompts invite students to think about what they are thankful for, and also encourage them to have fun in the process.
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