Thanksgiving/American holiday

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This lesson contains 17 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 1 video.

time-iconLesson duration is: 60 min

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Slide 1 - Slide

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What do you know about Thanksgiving?

Slide 2 - Mind map

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Listen and answer!
You are going to watch a video about the real first Thanksgiving.
Take notes while listening/watching the video. 
After the video you will answer questions about the video! 

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Slide 4 - Video

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What had happened to the Native Americans before the Pilgrims arrived?
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They welcomed the Europeans.
B
They had a big war among tribes.
C
They tried to migrate to Europe.
D
Many died due to a European disease.

Slide 5 - Quiz

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Why did the Pilgrims travel to the New World?
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So they could make money.
B
To make new discoveries.
C
For religious freedom.
D
To learn from the Native Americans.

Slide 6 - Quiz

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Why did the Native Americans need the Pilgrims?
A
Because they wanted money from them.
B
Because they wanted to learn about Christianity.
C
Because they needed protection from attacks.
D
Because they wanted to use them as slaves.

Slide 7 - Quiz

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Why did the Pilgrims need the Native Americans?
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Because they wanted money from them.
B
Because they needed help growing crops.
C
Because they needed protection from attacks.
D
Because they wanted to sell them as slaves.

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Why did Tisquantum (Squanto) play such an important role?
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He knew a lot about growing crops.
B
He was trustworthy.
C
He spoke English.
D
He knew a lot about N.A. culture.

Slide 9 - Quiz

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Where does the Thanksgiving tradition of eating dinner together originate from?

Slide 10 - Open question

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There has been much controversy about the Thanksgiving celebrations in recent years. Why do you think that is?

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Slide 12 - Slide

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Thanksgiving traditions
Can you recognize all the Thanksgiving traditions on the following slide?

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1. travelling to family
2. traditional foods
3. Wishbone
4. Turkey pardon
5. Watching football on TV
6. charity 
7. Macy's parade (on TV)

What are you thankful for?

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Writing assignment
Go to Teams Assignments and choose one of the "Thanksgiving Writing" exercises.
Hand in your written text either on paper on through Teams Assignments.

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