The History of Pumpkin Pie

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Rachel Morrison

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KCSOS - High Quality Resources

Resource Type

Classroom Material

Keywords

Thanksgiving history holidays informational passage reading

Subjects

English-Language Arts Reading Informational Reading

Grade Levels

Grade 4

Audience

Classroom Teacher / Educator

Standards

California Common Core State Standards - English Language Arts

RI.4.3 Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, based on specific information in the text.

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The History of Pumpkin Pie

The passage explains how pumpkin pie evolved from roasted pumpkin recipes used by Pilgrims to the dessert we enjoy today. It highlights its cultural significance as a symbol of the harvest season and its association with Thanksgiving.

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).

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