THANKSGIVING

Thanksgiving Day

Pre-watching exercises:

0) Find the words:

http://homeschooling.about.com/library/thanksword.pdf

1) Order the sentences to learn some important facts about Thanksgiving Day:

1. is / Thanksgiving Day / in the United States / a national holiday / celebrated /.

2. celebrated / thanks / It / was / to give / originally / for the harvest.

3. celebrated / on the fourth / Thanksgiving / of November / is / Thursday.

4. and sharing a meal / Thanksgiving  / with family and friends / centers / on cooking / celebration / . 

5. eat / on Thanksgiving / Nearly  / 90 percent of Americans /  turkey.

2) Watch the video and answer the questions:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faUYJ9fMiGg

1. When did the Pilgrims arrive in USA?

2. What was the name of the ship?

3. Where did the Pilgrims come from?

4. Where did they settle?

5. What season were they in?

6. Did any native American speak English?

7. Who helped the settlers?

8. What did they celebrate at the end of the season?

3) What would you eat in a Thanksgiving dinner?

I would eat...

4) What are you thankful for?

http://www.henry4school.fr/Celebrations/thanksgiving/images/thankful%20for.png