A big, fat turkey could be in it. The kids in second grade might be chasing the turkey around the yard trying to catch it for dinner. Also, there could be a friendly Native American character who shows the kids how to make cornbread, just like in the first Thanksgiving.
Once upon a Thanksgiving in a second - grade classroom, the kids were excited. They all brought in something for a small class feast. Little Timmy brought in a big, shiny apple. He said it was from his grandma's tree. The teacher then told them the story of the first Thanksgiving. How the Pilgrims and the Native Americans shared food. The kids listened with wide eyes and then they all shared their food happily. It was a simple but very warm Thanksgiving in the second - grade world.
One way is to have them draw pictures of their story ideas first. Then, help them add words to describe each picture. Also, have them practice writing small parts of the story at a time.
Once upon a Thanksgiving in a 2nd grade classroom. The kids were excited to celebrate. They made hand - drawn turkeys. Each one told what they were thankful for. One kid said 'I'm thankful for my dog that plays with me.' It was a simple but heartwarming story of Thanksgiving at that young age.
One idea could be a story about a magical tree in the schoolyard. The tree has a secret door at its base that leads to a world of talking animals. The second - grade protagonist discovers the door and makes friends with a rabbit, a squirrel, and a wise old owl who teach him or her valuable lessons about friendship and kindness.
There are many websites that offer free 2nd grade reading comprehension stories. For example, 'Reading A - Z' has a selection of stories at that level. Another source could be your local library's e - library, which often has free e - books suitable for 2nd graders.
In a free Thanksgiving 2nd grade story, one element is the celebration. It could be described as a big party with family. There would be a big dinner table full of delicious food. Also, the act of making something for Thanksgiving, like a craft or a card. For 2nd graders, they often do such creative things for the holiday. And then there's the concept of thankfulness, which might be shown by a child being thankful for a sunny day on Thanksgiving or for their grandparents' hugs.