Write It, Build It: Turkey Disguise Costume Factory is a perfect mix of creativity, persuasive writing, and engineering design.
Students step into the role of costume designers as they create, build, and write to help a turkey stay safe this Thanksgiving!
They’ll plan their disguise, build a 3-D model or display, and write a persuasive paragraph convincing the turkey why their costume is the best choice.

This engaging cross-curricular project integrates ELA standards (persuasive writing, vocabulary, structure) and STEM skills (planning, testing, improving, reflecting) while building confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills.

🦃 What’s Included

✅ Teacher Lesson Plan with objectives and standards
✅ Step-by-step lesson flow (Engage • Explore • Explain • Write • Share)
✅ Persuasive Writing Checklist and Rubric
✅ Turkey Disguise Writing Pages and Starter Cards
✅ Word Banks (Adjectives, Persuasive Phrases, Sensory Words, Challenge Words)
✅ Reading Passage: The Turkey’s Big Decision + comprehension questions
✅ STEM Connection: Design Like an Engineer passage + vocabulary
✅ STEM Challenge Cards and Reflection Sheets
✅ “Think Like an Engineer” design process and test log
✅ “Official Costume Designer” printable certificate

💡 Skills Covered

• Persuasive writing structure (hook, reasons, call to action)
  
• Descriptive and sensory word choice
  
• Problem solving and creativity in design
  
• Applying the Engineering Design Process
  
• Reflecting and improving through testing
  

🧠 Perfect For

• November Writing Centers or Literacy Rotations
  
• Thanksgiving Week Projects
  
• Cross-Curricular ELA + STEM Lessons