English 3: Thanksgiving

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 3

Let us give thanks

Goals of today's lesson

• You can tell us something about the Thanksgiving tradition
• Practise listening skills
  
• Practise speaking skills 

What do you know about Thanksgiving in America?

Thanksgiving traditions

When is Thanksgiving celebrated in the US?

1. First Thursday of November
2. Fourth Thursday of November
3. First Tuesday of November
4. Fourth Tuesday of November

What is the origin of Thanksgiving?

1. Remembering the first harvest of the Pilgrims
2. Celebrating the end of summer
3. Celebrating the birth of Christ
4. The discovery of America by the Pilgrims

Who established Thanksgiving as a national holiday?

The most traditional food of Thanksgiving is...?

1. Pizza
2. Rabbit
3. Turkey
4. Ham

At many Thanksgiving celebrations everyone tells the group what they are most thankful for

1. True
2. False

What sport is traditionally played on Thanksgiving?

1. Chess
2. Tennis
3. Gymnastics
4. American football

Due to Macy's economic situation they will downsize the Macy's Thanksgivingday parade

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

When was the only time the parade was suspended?

During Word War II there was no parade due to:

1. Money
2. Prohibited by the government
3. The balloons were damaged
4. Rubber & Helium

What are YOU Thankful for?