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Presidential Turkey Pardon - Write Now!

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It's the annual Presidential Turkey Pardon. Which turkey should be set free? Write what each turkey might say to make their case, then vote on which turkey gives the best reason. Use this 5-minute writing activity to practice dialogue.

SUBJECTS
English Language Arts
GRADES
3rd-12th
INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES
Open question
DURATION
5 minutes
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It’s the annual Presidential Turkey Pardon. The turkeys must give their best reason to be set free. What do the turkeys say?

Use quotation marks around the words the turkeys say.

Example:

I should be let free! said the turkey.

Fun fact: This tradition began in 1963.

We'll vote to pardon the turkey with the most convincing reason!

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