Thanksgiving year 3

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• MBO
• Studiejaar 3

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Let us give thanks

What do you know about Thanksgiving in America?

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Why did the Pilgrims travel to the New World?

1. So they could make money.
2. To make new discoveries.
3. For religious freedom.
4. To learn from the Native Americans.

Why did the Pilgrims need the Native Americans?

1. Because they wanted money from them.
2. Because they needed help growing crops.
3. Because they needed protection from attacks.
4. Because they wanted to sell them as slaves.

Thanksgiving traditions

Some traditions

• Famous foods associated with Thanksgiving are turkey and cookies. 

• At the meal, many families observe the ritual of going around the table to express what each member is thankful for.

• The President of the United States also traditionally pardons a live turkey, meaning the turkey will live on a farm without threat of being eaten.

• Black Friday & Cyber Monday

When is Thanksgiving celebrated?

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

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

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade has got nothing to do with Black Friday.

1. TRUE
2. FALSE

You are going to speak about what you're thankful for 

Take about 3 minutes to prepare what you want to say 

You're going to have to speak for 3 minutes

In groups of 2, you then talk about what you are thankful for. 

Think of family, school, yourself, your new Uggs etc.

Make sure you also explain why you're thankful 

And what follows after Thanksgiving..?

What do you know about Black Friday?

The real reason why Black Friday is called this way is because

1. shops started making a profit.
2. the police did a lot of shopping in Philadelphia.
3. people are in debt because they spent too much.
4. the Philadelphia shopping area was too crowded, so the police came up with the name.

The colour black has got to do with

1. profit
2. debt

Why is Black Friday such an important day for retailers?

What did you buy at Black Friday?

Risico's & nadelen Black Friday

Writing assignment 7

- Je gaat een essay schrijven over wat jij vindt van de commercie rondom Thanksgiving en Black Friday minimaal 250 woorden. 

- Dit moet erin:

• Effect op de economie
  
• Effect op het milieu
• Traditie en gebruiken rondom Thanksgiving
  
• Eigen mening
  

What on earth is an essay?!

An essay is a piece of writing that:

• has 5 paragraphs.
  
• You express  an opinion about something.
•  You try to prove your point by coming up with evidence and examples. .

Linking words and phrases:

• To express personal opinions:  In my opinion, I believe that, I feel that/ it seems to me/ in my view/ as I see it / I think/ personally.
  

• To show purpose: to / in order to / so as to / so that
• To list ideas: Firstly/secondly/ finally/ In the first place/Lastly/ In addition/ in conclusion
  
• To contrast ideas: However/ although/ in contrast/ whereas/ but/ nethertheless / in spite of / despite. 

Essay writing

1. Include a short introduction. Start with a 'hook' & explain what the rest of the essay is about. 

2. Write  2 longer paragraphs for the main body of the essay. Include all the information( examples, facts, opinion of experts)

3. Include a short conclusion. Emphasise your own opinion and/or the most important point in your essay.