Crossing borders New York H/A/L 1

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New York

Unit 3, lesson 1

Did you know?

Open your book at p. 93

Read  Did you know...?

New York

New Amsterdam

You can still find Dutch names & words in New York!

Today's lesson

1. Crossing borders

2. Clips and questions

At the end of this lesson you can mention at least 3 things about Thanksgiving and 2 about NYC.

What do you know about Thanksgiving in the USA?

What parades do you know from our country?

History of the Macy's  T G Parade

Je gaat zo kijken naar een filmpje over de geschiedenis van de Macy's Parade in NYC.

Make notes!

History of the Macy's  T G Parade

Now write down 3 facts that you have learned from the video.

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

First read the text on p. 94  Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Then answer the question of exercises 2 on p. 95

2A) What is Macy's?

2B) What does 'from coast to coast' in the article mean?

2C) Write down three types of attractions in the parade:

2D) Why is Santa's float so popular?

3A) What do you like most about the parade?

Do questions 3B and 3C in your book!
You'll get 4 minutes.

What else do you know about New York City?

ex 3 abc p.95

New York!
New York is also called

1. the Pineapple
2. the Great Apple
3. the Big Apple
4. the Huge Pumpkin

The taxis in New York are...

1. Yellow
2. Blue
3. White
4. Black

The statue of Liberty was a present from....

1. France
2. Germany
3. Italy
4. England

Which river flows through NYC?

1. The Mississippi
2. the River Thames
3. The Rijn
4. the Hudson River

What is the main park in NYC called?

1. Botanical gardens
2. Hyde Park
3. Central Park
4. Main Park

Did you pay attention? Name 3 things about thanksgiving and 2 about NYC.

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