Make compound sentences click with this Thanksgiving-themed FANBOYS craft and lesson for Grades 6–8! This low-prep, hands-on activity blends grammar instruction with creativity so students stay engaged while mastering a key writing skill.

The Details

Grammar doesn’t have to be boring — especially around the holidays. In this festive lesson, students review and apply compound sentence structure using FANBOYS coordinating conjunctions, then bring their sentences to life in a custom turkey craft.

With multiple templates, ADHD-friendly supports, and clear lesson pacing, this resource is perfect for a full 50–60 minute lesson, a seasonal grammar station, or an easy-to-run sub plan.

Just print, cut, and gather basic classroom supplies — you’ll be ready for a fun, rigorous Thanksgiving ELA lesson in minutes.

The Contents

You’ll get:

• Full Lesson Plan with intro, guided practice, craft, and assessment

• Multiple Turkey Templates:

  • FANBOYS labeled versions for support

  • Blank versions for student choice

  • Targeted conjunction practice templates

• Feather Templates (labeled and blank) for sentence building

• Differentiation Supports: sentence starters, choice-based writing prompts

• Assessment Options: exit ticket, peer feedback during “Turkey Farm” gallery walk

• Blackline Versions for easy printing

Ideas for Use

• Whole-class seasonal grammar review

• Small group station or intervention activity

• Partner work for collaborative sentence building

• Creative sub plan that still hits standards

• Bulletin board display (“Compound Sentence Turkey Farm”)

• Cross-curricular sentence writing for history, science, or math themes

Why You'll Love It

• Fun + Standards-Based: Students create, decorate, and display while practicing grammar

• Low-Prep: Minimal materials, quick setup, maximum engagement

• Differentiated: Supports both struggling writers and advanced students

• Reusable: Adaptable for multiple years and skill levels

Additional Details

• Grade Levels: 6th, 7th, 8th

• Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.1.B

• Format: PDF, print-and-use

• Prep Level: Low-prep (print, cut, and gather basic supplies)

Related Resources

• Halloween Simple, Compound, & Complex Sentence Craftivity (Grades 6–8)

• Winter Grammar Craftivity Bundle

• FANBOYS Mastery Practice Pack

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