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Teaching How advertising shaped Thanksgiving as we know it

How advertising shaped Thanksgiving as we know it

I have always been intrigued by Thanksgiving – the traditions, the meal, the idea of a holiday that is simply about being thankful.\n\nFor my family, Thanksgiving is all about the food. Some foods, like turkey and mashed potatoes, may be familiar. But there are a few twists. Since I grew up in the Caribbean, I’m allowed a Caribbean dish or two. The reliability of the menu – with a little flexibility sprinkled in – seems to unite us as a family while acknowledging our different cultural backgrounds.

Samantha N. N. Cross, Associate Professor of Marketing, Iowa State University
The Conversation

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

How does advertising affect our lives and traditions?
STANDARDS:
RI.1 - Meaning & Evidence, RI.2 - Main Ideas, RI.9 - Compare Texts

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

1,2,3
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