This passage explores how cranberries, native to North America, became a key part of Thanksgiving meals. It explains how Native Americans introduced cranberries to settlers and how cranberry sauce became popular in the 1800s.

The resource includes:

• A short reading passage with historical details.
• Vocabulary practice using key words from the text.
• Comprehension questions that encourage students to explain events and concepts (aligned with standard 4.RI.3).