THANKSGIVING (ESL)

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the Origin

ACTIVITY: what are you thankful for?

the food

activity: describe your perfect meal

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video: thanksgiving parade

Quiz: THANKSGIVING PARADE

conclusion

Origin

Where it started...

In 1621 the first Thanksgiving was celebrated in Plymouth, Massachusetts as a result of a good haverst.The Pilgrims celebrated this with the Wampanoags, a tribe of Native Americans who helped them get through winter by giving them food in exchange for an alliance and protection against one of their rival tribes.

the true story

"Schools teach us about one story on Thanksgiving which is just a candy-coated version of what really happened: the real story about bloodshed and colonists converting Natives to their version of a "real" American."

Dallas Wabbington

WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR?

On Thanksgiving day, it is common for family members to take turns saying what they're thankful for that year.

what are you thankful for?

I am thankful for...

thanksgiving food

WHAT WOULD YOUR PERFECT MEAL LOOK LIKE?

Pick a main dish, a side, and a dessert.

video: Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

Each year, families across the country begin their Thanksgiving Day by watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. How did this yearly tradition start?

QUIZ: Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

• What is one of the cities metioned in the beginning of the video?

Boston, Chicago, and New York City.

• Why was the parade cancelled during World War II?

Because it was more important to use the rubber for the war.

• What do people fly in the sky during the parade?

Floats or Ballons.

CONCLUSION

• Do you wish Thanksgiving was celebrated in Brazil? Why?
• Now that you heard both sides of the story, which one do you believe to be true?
• What's your favorite Thanksgiving tradition?

Thank you!