1. EQ: WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO GIVE THANKS? FQ: WHAT IS GRATITUDE?

2. GRATITUDE Thanksgiving Appreciation Communication Humility Speaking Writing Return Thankfulness Kindness Recognition Honor Friends Praise Acknowledge Support Express Honesty Happiness ‘Pay It Forward’ Understanding Family Act Teachers Value Respect Demonstrate *How do the words connect?

3. Partner Work ◦Using the words from the word splash, create 3-5 sentences. ◦ Try to use at least two of the words in each sentence. ◦After you’ve created your sentences, volunteers will share out. EQ: Why is it important to give thanks? FQ: What is gratitude?

4. Class Definition ◦Based off of the activities and things that we’ve just said, let’s create a class definition of the word “gratitude”. EQ: Why is it important to give thanks? FQ: What is gratitude?

5. What am I grateful for? EQ: Why is it important to give thanks? FQ: What is gratitude?

6. Free Write - Who or what are you grateful for? Complete a free write answering the question, “Who or what are you grateful for?” Don’t worry about grammar and proper writing techniques. Just write whatever comes to mind. Even if you get slightly off topic, the main point is to continue writing. Even if you can’t think of anything to write, you should write “I can’t think of anything” until something comes to you. EQ: Why is it important to give thanks? FQ: What is gratitude?