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Slide 1 - Slide

A bit of Canada & US culture!

Slide 2 - Slide

What do you already know about Thanksgiving?

Slide 3 - Mind map

When is Thanksgiving celebrated in Canada?
A
on the second Monday of October
B
fourth Thursday of November
C
on the firstMonday of October
D
fourth Tuesday of November

Slide 4 - Quiz


Why is Thanksgiving in October in Canada?

A
The origins of Canadian Thanksgiving are more closely connected to the traditions of Europe
B
Because they want to enjoy Thanksgiving first
C
There is no particular reason

Slide 5 - Quiz


What do they eat on Canadian Thanksgiving?

A
Maple Roast Turkey and Gravy, green salade, harvest rice
B
Maple Roast Turkey and Gravy, bread and Celery Stuffing, mashed Potatoes with Fried Mushroom, Bacon, and Onion.
C
Mashed Potatoes with Fried Mushroom, Bacon, and Onion, Garlic bread sticks, Lemon Pie

Slide 6 - Quiz

Who started Canadian Thanksgiving?
A
The very first Thanksgiving celebration in North America took place in 1577 by Martin Frobisher.
B
The very first Thanksgiving celebration in North America took place in 1576 by Martin
C
The very first Thanksgiving celebration in North America took place in 1570 by Frobisher.
D
The very first Thanksgiving celebration in North America took place in 1578 by Martin Frobisher.

Slide 7 - Quiz

When is Thanksgiving celebrated in the States (US)?
A
first Thursday of November
B
fourth Thursday of November
C
first Tuesday of November
D
fourth Tuesday of November

Slide 8 - Quiz

The most traditional food of Thanksgiving is ... ?
A
rabbit
B
pizza
C
glaced ham
D
turkey

Slide 9 - Quiz

A ... is a small berry, typically made into a sauce for Thanksgiving.
A
blueberry
B
raspberry
C
cranberry
D
strawberry

Slide 10 - Quiz

... potatoes is also served at Thanksgiving.
A
Flattened
B
Squashed
C
Crushed
D
Mashed

Slide 11 - Quiz

This traditional pie is made of ...

A
Cranberry
B
Corn
C
Bean
D
Pumpkin

Slide 12 - Quiz

The first Thanksgiving Day celebration is thought to have taken place in ... ?
A
1620
B
1621
C
1789
D
1720

Slide 13 - Quiz

3

Slide 14 - Video

01:16
What is the name of the boat the pilgrims arrived with?
A
the Mayflower
B
the Black Pearl
C
the Settlement
D
the Plymouth Rock

Slide 15 - Quiz

02:50
The first Thanksgiving Day celebration is thought to have taken place in ... ?
A
1620
B
1621
C
1789
D
1720

Slide 16 - Quiz

02:50
How did Thanksgiving come to life?

Slide 17 - Open question

Slide 18 - Slide

Add the correct words to the pictures. Choose from the following words: 


Plymouth monument - 
Native American -  Pilgrims - 
The Mayflower - Plymouth Rock - big dinner -  cold and snowy winter 

Vocabulary Exercise

Slide 19 - Slide

Put the correct words under the pictures!
Plymouth Rock
The Mayflower
Pilgrims
cold and snowy winter
Native American
big dinner
Plymouth monument

Slide 20 - Drag question

Read the story and then fill the gaps!
In 1620, the Pilgrims __________ to America on the Mayflower. They __________ the place Plymouth. They __________ a colony in this place. The first winter __________ very hard because the Pilgrims __________ cold and hungry.
When Squanto __________, he __________ the Pilgrims to plant and grow cereal, fruit and vegetables. The harvest __________ very good and they __________ to have plenty of food. The Pilgrims __________ God for this help.
They __________ a big dinner with the Native Americans and they __________ a big turkey. This is how Thanksgiving __________ born! Today, the place where the Pilgrims __________ is a monument and many tourists come to see it.

Past Simple Exercise

Slide 21 - Slide

landed - was - thanked - founded - was - sailed - helped
shared - were - managed - organised - called - arrived - was

In 1620, the Pilgrims __________ to America on the Mayflower. They __________ the place Plymouth. They __________ a colony in this place. The first winter __________ very hard because the Pilgrims __________ cold and hungry.
When Squanto __________, he __________ the Pilgrims to plant and grow cereal, fruit and vegetables. The harvest __________ very good and they __________ to have plenty of food. The Pilgrims __________ God for this help.
They __________ a big dinner with the Native Americans and they __________ a big turkey. This is how Thanksgiving __________ born! Today, the place where the Pilgrims __________ is a monument and many tourists come to see it.

Slide 22 - Slide

Slide 23 - Slide

5

Slide 24 - Video

00:30
How long is the route they take?
A
Around 250 miles
B
Around 25 miles
C
Around 12,5 miles
D
Around 2,5 miles

Slide 25 - Quiz

01:15
When did the parade start
(as a Christmas celebration)?
A
in 1924
B
in 1927
C
in 1947
D
in 1948

Slide 26 - Quiz

01:47
What has been the parade’s main attraction since the very beginning?
A
the gigantic balloons
B
the turkey
C
Santa Clause
D
The Rockettes

Slide 27 - Quiz

01:15
How much does the parade cost approximately?
A
1-3 million dollars
B
11-13 million dollars
C
21-23 million dollars
D
31-33 million dollars

Slide 28 - Quiz

00:30
How many of Macy’s employees and performers take part in the Thanksgiving Day Parade?
A
Over 8000
B
Around 6000
C
Over 10.000
D
Approximately 4500

Slide 29 - Quiz

BE SERIOUS:
What is it you are thankful for right now?

Slide 30 - Open question