The First Thanksgiving Celebration — Reading Comprehension

The Pilgrims came to America in 1620 on a ship called the Mayflower. They landed at Plymouth after a long, hard journey. The first winter was cold and many people became sick. Some did not survive. The Pilgrims needed help to grow food in their new home.

The Wampanoag people lived near Plymouth. They saw the Pilgrims struggling. One Wampanoag man named Squanto taught the Pilgrims how to plant corn, fish, and hunt. With his help, the Pilgrims learned to survive. The Wampanoag and the Pilgrims worked together. They shared ideas and taught each other new skills.

In the fall of 1621, the Pilgrims had a good harvest. They wanted to celebrate and give thanks for their food. The Pilgrims invited the Wampanoag to join them for a big meal. This meal is known as the First Thanksgiving. The feast lasted for three days. They ate deer, turkey, corn, and other foods. Both groups played games and sang songs. They thanked each other for their friendship and help.

William Bradford, a Pilgrim leader, wrote, "They began now to gather in the small harvest they had." This shows how much the Pilgrims valued the food and help they received. The First Thanksgiving is remembered as a time of peace and unity between two groups.

Interesting Fact: Turkey was not the only meat served. The Wampanoag brought five deer to the feast!

Who helped the Pilgrims survive?

Where did the Pilgrims land?

What year did the First Thanksgiving happen?

Why did the Pilgrims celebrate?

How did the Wampanoag help the Pilgrims?

What did the First Thanksgiving show?

The Pilgrims sailed on the Mayflower. True or false?

What does 'harvest' mean?