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Molly's Pilgrim

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Elementary-school aged children sit at single desks in a classroom setting. Caption. Okay, everybody, leave your answer sheets.

A young, Russian-Jewish immigrant, Molly, is teased by her classmates because of her accent and mannerisms. The teasing stops and an appreciation begins due to a Thanksgiving assignment on Pilgrims. The students realize that it takes all kinds of pilgrims to make a Thanksgiving. Based on the book by Barbara Cohen.

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    Laurie S. (Lakeville, OH)
    November 26th, 2019 at 08:26 AM

    Great to supplement the book!

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    Maryann E. (Fairview, PA)
    November 20th, 2019 at 09:41 AM

    The video was great!

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    Lynn D. (West New York , NY)
    November 21st, 2018 at 04:25 AM

    Excellent movie to teach about differences.

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    Laura K. (Brandon, VT)
    November 20th, 2018 at 11:52 PM

    This is a classic. So pleased all my students could enjoy it.

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