https://padlet.com/dkdigbeu/1123ApSem Directions: Read the passage below and then respond to the following three questions. 1. Identify the author’s argument, main idea, or thesis. (3 points) 2. Explain the author’s line of reasoning by identifying the claims used to build the argument and the connections between them. (6 points) 3. Evaluate the effectiveness of the evidence the author uses to support the claims made in the argument. (6 points) en-us 2020-11-23 01:05:36 UTC 2020-11-24 22:19:46 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f463.png dkdigbeu https://padlet.com/dkdigbeu/1123ApSem/wish/950677062 2020-11-23 01:06:03 UTC https://padlet.com/dkdigbeu/1123ApSem/wish/950677062 dkdigbeu https://padlet.com/dkdigbeu/1123ApSem/wish/950683485 The fourth Thursday in November is usually viewed as a day to spend time with family, express gratitude, and watch sporting events, but Thanksgiving's history is pretty complicated. If you're anything like me, you were probably taught that Thanksgiving was a peaceful holiday where Native Americans and pilgrims from Europe hung out and had a delicious meal. It wasn't until college that I learned Thanksgiving actually has a pretty messed up history. Natives died in large numbers because the settlers brought both disease and violence, and the first Thanksgiving actually marked the start of a Native American massacre. So what do you do if you still want to take part in the holiday? For many of us, Thanksgiving is a family tradition and obligation, and you may be wondering how to observe the holiday while acknowledging its messed up history.

The misinformation surrounding Thanksgiving's history is so pervasive that the National Museum of the American Indian provides classroom lessons for teachers who want to give students an honest holiday perspective. If anyone you know chooses not to observe the holiday because of its history, don't guilt them or ask needless questions. Thanksgiving is a painful day for many indigenous people, and it's important to validate the frustration the holiday brings for people whose ancestors were wiped out by European settlers. If you do participate next week, consider being mindful of how hurtful the day is for some Americans — and encourage your family members to be mindful as well.

The mistreatment of Native Americans at the hand of the U.S. isn't a long-ago, one-time mistake. Consider how Trump approved the Dakota Access Pipeline this past February even though the Standing Rock Sioux tribe had protested it for months as just one example. When you're observing Thanksgiving, it's important to call out any problematic language you may hear at the dinner table, especially if it relates to indigenous people. If your family members talk about their support for Trump, take it as an opportunity to remind them of how damaging his presidency has been for marginalized people everywhere, but especially Native Americans. This doesn't have to be a painful confrontation, either; preparing a few talking points in advance will help you have a measured conversation with your family members about how this day can be damaging for many people.

The National Day Of Mourning is a day to acknowledge the lives lost due to European settlers. It began in 1970, and its held every Thanksgiving at historic Cole’s Hill in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Event participants "honor Native ancestors and the struggles of Native peoples to survive today," according to the official website. Even if you can't attend the event at Plymouth, the United American Indians of New England is looking for volunteers who can help set up and prepare food in the days leading up to the Day of Mourning.

Indigenous people face higher rates of mental illness, sexual assault, and mortality than other Americans. This Thanksgiving, consider donating to a nonprofit organization that helps people who are negatively affected by systemic oppression and colonialism in the first place. Diversity Best Practices has a list of nearly two dozen Native-focused organizations, but you can also donate to a local nonprofit.

Another way to acknowledge the harm done by the occasion observed on Thanksgiving, is by making an effort to support Native-owned businesses and artists as you buy gifts for your loved ones. The American Indian Business Alliance has a directory with Native-owned businesses across the U.S., and there are many online stores dedicated to work produced by Native artists.

I mentioned that I didn't realize until college that the Thanksgiving story I was taught as a child was a myth. I understand why people may be uncomfortable discussing death and violence around children, but we have to acknowledge our nation's problematic history. Make time to discuss the history of Thanksgiving as you observe the holiday. You could have people in your family or friend circle who still don't know about Thanksgiving's troubled history.

If your Thanksgiving holiday involves sharing what you're thankful for, or reflecting on those who couldn't be with you, spend some time acknowledging the people who suffered thanks to European settlement that the Thanksgiving myth venerates. It's possible to observe the holiday in a spirit of gratefulness, but don't ignore the very real pain of the indigenous people who were here before any other Americans. Whether it's a prayer or a moment of silence, add a moment of reflection to your holiday to remember the lives lost because of colonization.]]> 2020-11-23 01:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dkdigbeu/1123ApSem/wish/950683485 dkdigbeu https://padlet.com/dkdigbeu/1123ApSem/wish/952749099 1. The author's main idea is_____________________.
2. The author's line of reasoning is ___________, these claims are used to support the author's main argument of ________________.
3. Based on what I read, the quality of the author's argument is (strong/weak) because __________________.]]> 2020-11-23 15:32:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dkdigbeu/1123ApSem/wish/952749099 https://padlet.com/dkdigbeu/1123ApSem/wish/956742784 The author's man idea is about thanksgiving and the history of it. The author's line of reasoning is that " Thanksgiving actually has a pretty messed up history. Natives died in large numbers because the settlers brought both disease and violence, and the first Thanksgiving actually marked the start of a Native American massacre " , these claims are used to support the author's argument of Thanksgiving being a messed up holiday that is celebrated. Based on what I read the author's argument strong because he was reasons and evidence on the people who suffered and how they lives were lost because of colonization.]]> 2020-11-24 15:55:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dkdigbeu/1123ApSem/wish/956742784 https://padlet.com/dkdigbeu/1123ApSem/wish/957236392 The author's main idea is about thanks giving and the history about it. The author's line of reasoning is thanks is a nice holiday now today but it has a mess up pass behind it, "Natives died in large numbers because the settlers brought both disease and violence, and the first Thanksgiving actually marked the start of a Native American massacre",these claims are used to support the author's main argument of the holiday thanks giving is that its a  holiday that is celebrated for the wrong reason thanksgiving shouldn't really be celebrated the way we celebrate it.Based on what I read, the quality of the author's argument is strong because he has evidence on the holiday and what happen to the people on that day and how they suffered and lost there lives.]]> 2020-11-24 17:53:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dkdigbeu/1123ApSem/wish/957236392 https://padlet.com/dkdigbeu/1123ApSem/wish/957975749 The author's main idea is about the cruel truth of Thanksgiving and how many people are clueless on the gospel of this holiday. The Authors line of reasoning is that Thanksgiving isn't what many make it seem because people know little about the true history of the past. in the first sentence of paragraph two the author says "The misinformation surrounding Thanksgiving's history is so persuasive that the National Museum of the American Indian provides classroom lessons for teachers who want to give students an honest holiday perspective". meaning that American Indian people may not celebrate Thanksgiving because it was a horrific day for their ancestors, the author also says in paragraph one "if your anything like me, you were probably taught that thanksgiving was a peaceful holiday where Native Americans and Pilgrims from Europe hung out and had a delicious meal". The author compares his life experience with the reader well with the argument that people are being mislead due to false information spread through lies. based on what I have read, the quality of the authors is powerfully strong because the author uses reliable information by relating to real-life situations that involved himself.]]> 2020-11-24 21:45:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dkdigbeu/1123ApSem/wish/957975749