Exploring-Autumn--Seasons-and-Vocabulary.pptx

Exploring Autumn: Seasons and Vocabulary Traditions in English-Speaking Countries

What is Autumn?

• Autumn is also called fall
• It comes after summer and before winter
• In the Northern Hemisphere, autumn typically occurs from September to November
• During autumn, days get shorter and temperatures become cooler
• Many trees lose their leaves, creating colorful landscapes

Autumn Vocabulary

• Harvest: gathering crops from the fields
• Foliage: the leaves of trees and plants
• Crisp: cool and fresh (like autumn air)
• Cozy: warm and comfortable
• Pumpkin: a large, orange squash often associated with autumn
• Acorn: the nut of an oak tree
• Migrate: when animals move to warmer places for the winter

Autumn Vocabulary- weather

• Crisp: Cool and refreshing air
• Brisk: Energizing, cool weather
• Chilly: Uncomfortably cool
• Nippy: Slightly cold, especially in the mornings and evenings
• Blustery: Windy and gusty

Autumn Vocabulary- Nature

• Crisp: Cool and refreshing air
• Brisk: Energizing, cool weather
• Chilly: Uncomfortably cool
• Nippy: Slightly cold, especially in the mornings and evenings
• Blustery: Windy and gusty

Seasons Vocabulary

• Spring: the season of new growth and warmer weather
• Summer: the hottest season with long days
• Autumn/Fall: the season of changing leaves and cooling temperatures
• Winter: the coldest season, often with snow in many places
• Equinox: when day and night are equal length (happens in spring and fall)
• Solstice: the longest or shortest day of the year (happens in summer and winter)

Autumn in the United States

Fall foliage tours in New England are popular tourist attractions Thanksgiving holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November Halloween celebrated on October 31st Pumpkin spice flavors become trendy in foods and drinks

Autumn in Australia

• Occurs from March to May (opposite of Northern Hemisphere)
• Easter often falls during Australian autumn
• Football season begins (Australian Rules Football and Rugby League)
• Autumn Racing Carnival in horse racing

Autumn in the UNITED KINGDOM

• Guy Fawkes Night (Bonfire Night) celebrated on November 5th
• Harvest festivals held in schools and churches
• Conker competitions using horse chestnuts
• Autumn term begins in schools and universities

Autumn in CANADA

• Thanksgiving celebrated on the second Monday of October
• Maple trees provide spectacular red foliage
• Fall fairs and harvest festivals are common
• Canadian Football League (CFL) season is in full swing

Signs of Autumn

• Leaves changing colors (red, orange, yellow, brown)
• Cooler temperatures
• Earlier sunsets and later sunrises
• Animals preparing for winter (gathering food, growing thicker fur)
• People wearing warmer clothes (sweaters, jackets)
• Seasonal foods like apples and pumpkins becoming available