Thanksgiving
Which bird is the most common symbol of Thanksgiving?
Turkey
Identify the root word and suffix in the sentence below:
I am thankful for my friends.
Root word: "thank"
Suffix: "-ful"
Why did the turkey cross the road?
It was the chicken's day off.
There are ___________ pieces of pie left.
A) for
B) four
B) Four
A noodle dish with cheesy sauce
Macaroni & cheese!
On what day of the week is Thanksgiving celebrated?
Thursday
Identify the prefix and the root word in the sentence below:
I ate so much, I'm unable to take another bite!
Prefix: un-
Root word: able
Which side of the turkey has the most feathers?
The outside!
Who _______ the football game?
A) won
B) one
A) Won
A vegetable dish made of potatoes that are smashed up and mixed with butter. Some people like it with gravy!
Mashed potatoes!
What do we call the English people who came to the United States in 1620 and celebrated Thanksgiving one year later?
Pilgrims
Identify the word with a prefix, the root word, and the prefix:
Jill brought a premade pie to Thanksgiving, but she said she made it herself.
Word: Premade
Root word: made
Prefix: pre-
What do you call a running turkey?
Fast food!
I need some _________ to make pie crusts.
A) flour
B) flower
An orange vegetable that can be made into a pie, or carved to make a Jack-O'-Lantern
Pumpkin!
What was the name of the ship that the Pilgrims sailed on to come to America?
The Mayflower
Identify the word with a suffix, the root word, and the suffix:
I happily ate my Brussels sprouts.
Word: happily
Root word: happy
Suffix: -ily
What kind of vest do you wear to a Thanksgiving party?
A har-vest!
What time will people be ________?
A) here
B) hear
A) Here
The sauce that goes with turkey.
Gravy!
About how many years ago did the Pilgrims celebrate the first Thanksgiving in America?
a. about 100 years ago
b. about 200 years ago
c. about 300 years ago
d. about 400 years ago
About 400 years ago
Identify the word with a prefix, the root word, and the prefix:
If I'm not quick, the pie will disappear before I get any!
Disappear
Prefix: dis-
Root word: appear
What kind of key has legs and can't open doors?
A tur-key!
I hope _________ hungry!
A) your
B) you're
B) you're
A red jelly-like sauce that is sometimes served with Thanksgiving dinner.
Cranberry sauce