| Term | Definition |
| natives | People who were born in a place. They did not move there |
| colony | A small village. The Pilgrims created these little villages when they moved to America |
| settlers | People who move into a new place, build houses, schools and "settle in" |
| harvest | The time of year when plants are ready to be pulled so they can be prepared and eaten |
| turkey | a big bird with feathers that is eaten on Thanksgiving and other times of the year |
| pilgrims | People who leave their country in search of religious freedom |
| autumn | another word for the season ''fall'' |
| yam | A vegetable that is similar to a potato with a light orange color |
| cranberries | A type of fruit that is bright red and has a sweet-and-sour taste |
| gravy | A sauce similar to soup that is poured over meat |
| grateful | The feeling you have when you appreciate or are thankful for the good things in your life |
| parade | a long line of several people in the steet that are celebrating a holiday or big event. This can have bands playing music. Watch tv on Thanksgiving Day morning to see one of these |