Title: PROTOTYPE COLUMN

An expert reports

Listen to the beginning of a radio show in which an expert reports on her area of specialization.

The second part of the radio show

Listen to how the program continues and what questions some listeners have asked.

True/False Question

Q: Thanksgiving will continue to have traditional dinners with turkey and stuffing.
A: true

True/False Question

Q: Virtual gatherings will no longer be part of Thanksgiving celebrations.
A: false

True/False Question

Q: Sustainability and eco-friendly practices are expected to be ignored in future Thanksgiving celebrations.
A: false

True/False Question

Q: The core values of gratitude and togetherness will remain in future Thanksgiving traditions.
A: true

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Q: What is a major criticism of the traditional Thanksgiving narrative?
- It emphasizes the violent impacts on English settlers.
- It simplifies the complex historical events surrounding colonization. (correct)
- It overlooks the Pilgrims' struggles after their arrival.
- It focuses too much on the Native American perspective.

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Q: Why do some Native American groups refer to Thanksgiving as a 'Day of Mourning'?
- Because it reminds them of the loss of their lands, cultures, and lives. (correct)
- Because it celebrates the survival of their communities.
- Because it marks the beginning of a season of fasting.
- Because it reminds them of the arrival of the Pilgrims.

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Q: What role did the Wampanoag people play in the history of Thanksgiving?
- They were completely uninvolved in the events.
- They led a rebellion against the Pilgrims.
- They helped the Pilgrims survive. (correct)
- They were the first to host the feast.

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Q: What recommendation does the text give for addressing the criticisms of the traditional Thanksgiving story?
- Acknowledge the hardships and injustices faced by Native Americans. (correct)
- Celebrate Thanksgiving without focusing on historical context.
- Focus solely on the Pilgrims' experiences.
- Ignore the contributions of Native Americans to the Pilgrims' survival.

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Q: How can schools and families make the Thanksgiving narrative more inclusive?
- By including Native American voices and perspectives. (correct)
- By celebrating only the Pilgrims' contributions.
- By omitting any reference to the Native Americans.
- By adding more Pilgrim stories to the curriculum.

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Q: What term do some Native American groups use for Thanksgiving?
- Day of Unity
- Harvest Festival
- Day of Mourning (correct)
- Colonial Day

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Q: Why is it important to support Native American communities today?
- To shift focus away from historical events.
- To relive the traditional Thanksgiving story.
- To emphasize the Pilgrims' experiences.
- To recognize their ongoing contributions and struggles. (correct)

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Q: What does the traditional narrative of Thanksgiving often fail to capture?
- The agricultural practices of the Native Americans.
- The detailed experiences of the Pilgrims.
- The broader context of colonization and its impacts. (correct)
- The peaceful coexistence of all settlers.

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