Create a 10-15 line poem about gratitude.  The poem can be about anything you are grateful for.  We don't always have to be grateful for the good things, because sometimes the difficult things are what make us stronger or shape us into who we are.  It is ok to be thankful for the difficult times just as it is ok to be appreciative of the goodness in our lives.  We can be grateful for the little things as well as the big things.  Think about who or what you are most grateful for and let that be your inspiration.  Share with your partner when you are done.  

Thanksgiving Crossword.pdf

Thanksgiving Worksheet.pdf

Mini Debate:

Read through at least 2 articles from the choices.  Create a document in your Notes and Miscellaneous folder titled Black Friday. Take down some notes and decide what side you are on:  For Black Friday or Against Black Friday.  Write a paragraph about why you chose that side using evidence to support your choice.  Feel free to share any experiences that you've had with Black Friday, too!  Then we will have a mini debate as a class.

Video:

http://wishtv.com/2015/10/27/shoppers-and-owners-debate-whether-to-open-on-black-friday/

Black Friday 2016: The Good, Bad And The Ugly About Your Favorite Retailers

https://goo.gl/UhBYpp

When Do stores open? 2016

http://money.cnn.com/2016/11/16/news/companies/black-friday-2016-store-hours/

More Retailers are Choosing to Close on Thanksgiving Day - 2016

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/16/business/more-retailers-staying-closed-on-thanksgiving-fewer-shoppers.html?_r=0

Black Friday Shopping Starting on Thanksgiving - 2015

http://www.keloland.com/newsdetail.cfm/black-friday-shopping-starting-on-thanksgiving/?id=187242

Thanksgiving Sales are not a Choice - 2015

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/30/business/thanksgiving-sales-for-big-box-retailers-is-not-a-choice.html?ref=topics&_r=1

What will you shop for???? Black Friday 2016 Ads:

https://goo.gl/HlBFDz 

LOTS of articles to click on from this site

http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/subjects/r/retail_stores_and_trade/black_friday/index.html

Is Black Friday A Marketing Scam?

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kathleenkusek/2014/11/19/black-friday-backlash-real-deals-or-just-a-marketing-scam/