Thanksgiving Daу

Phrases to talk about CELEBRATIONS
dress up
set off fireworks
light bonfires
have street parades

Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the USA and Canada.
Americans celebrate it on the fourth Thursday in November .

VOCABULARY
Pilgrims |ˈpɪlɡrɪmz| - первые поселенцы, колонисты
pray |preɪ| - молиться
grow |ɡrəʊ| - выращивать
sick |sɪk| - больной
Native Americans |ˈneɪtɪv əˈmerɪk(ə)nz| - коренные жители Америки
harvest |ˈhɑːvɪst| - урожай
variety |vəˈraɪəti| - разнообразие, множество
exchange gifts |ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ ɡɪfts|- обмениваться подарками

THE HISTORY OF THANKSGIVING
In 1620 the Pilgrims left for America. Their ship was the Mayflower. The trip took 66 days. The weather was rainy and cold. The Pilgrims landed in November.
A long time ago, the Pilgrims lived in England.

Native Americans lived in forests near Plymouth. They came and helped the Pilgrims.
The Pilgrims worked hard. They planted seeds to grow food. They built houses and a church.

By November 1621 the Pilgrims had a lot of food. They were very happy and decided to have a Thanksgiving party. They invited the Native Americans.

Today Thanksgiving is a big festival in the USA and Canada to celebrate the harvest.
Thanksgiving Day is a time for many people to give thanks for what they have.

THANKSGIVING
DECORATIONS

THANKSGIVING CARDS

THANKSGIVING DINNER

PUMPKIN PIE

CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER
Where did the Pilgrims first live?
A. Holland B. England C. America
2. What was the name of the Pilgrims’ ship?
A. Niña B. Pinta C. Mayflower
3. Why did the Pilgrims come to America?
A. to become farmers B. to have freedom of religion
C. to meet Native Americans
4. What town in America did the Pilgrims start?
A. Plymouth B. Boston C. Massachusetts

CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER
Where did the Pilgrims first live?
A. Holland B. England C. America
2. What was the name of the Pilgrims’ ship?
A. Niña B. Pinta C. Mayflower
3. Why did the Pilgrims come to America?
A. to become farmers B. to have freedom of religion
C. to meet Native Americans
4. What town in America did the Pilgrims start?
A. Plymouth B. Boston C. Massachusetts

CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER
Where did the Pilgrims first live?
A. Holland B. England C. America
2. What was the name of the Pilgrims’ ship?
A. Niña B. Pinta C. Mayflower
3. Why did the Pilgrims come to America?
A. to become farmers B. to have freedom of religion
C. to meet Native Americans
4. What town in America did the Pilgrims start?
A. Plymouth B. Boston C. Massachusetts

CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER
Where did the Pilgrims first live?
A. Holland B. England C. America
2. What was the name of the Pilgrims’ ship?
A. Niña B. Pinta C. Mayflower
3. Why did the Pilgrims come to America?
A. to become farmers B. to have freedom of religion
C. to meet Native Americans
4. What town in America did the Pilgrims start?
A. Plymouth B. Boston C. Massachusetts

CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER
Where did the Pilgrims first live?
A. Holland B. England C. America
2. What was the name of the Pilgrims’ ship?
A. Niña B. Pinta C. Mayflower
3. Why did the Pilgrims come to America?
A. to become farmers B. to have freedom of religion
C. to meet Native Americans
4. What town in America did the Pilgrims start?
A. Plymouth B. Boston C. Massachusetts

Match each cause on the left with an effect on the right: I was hungry, so I ate some soup.
The Pilgrims didn’t want to pray in the Church of England, so…
The Pilgrims had little food for their first winter, so…
The Pilgrims had a lot of food for their second winter, so…
Thanksgiving is a big festival, so…
many Pilgrims died.
they had a Thanksgiving party to thank God and the Native Americans.
they went to America.
all American families celebrate it and cook special dishes.

Match each cause on the left with an effect on the right: I was hungry, so I ate some soup.
The Pilgrims didn’t want to pray in the Church of England, so…
The Pilgrims had little food for their first winter, so…
The Pilgrims had a lot of food for their second winter, so…
Thanksgiving is a big festival, so…
many Pilgrims died.
they had a Thanksgiving party to thank God and the Native Americans.
they went to America.
all American families celebrate it and cook special dishes.

Match each cause on the left with an effect on the right: I was hungry, so I ate some soup.
The Pilgrims didn’t want to pray in the Church of England, so…
The Pilgrims had little food for their first winter, so…
The Pilgrims had a lot of food for their second winter, so…
Thanksgiving is a big festival, so…
many Pilgrims died.
they had a Thanksgiving party to thank God and the Native Americans.
they went to America.
all American families celebrate it and cook special dishes.

Match each cause on the left with an effect on the right: I was hungry, so I ate some soup.
The Pilgrims didn’t want to pray in the Church of England, so…
The Pilgrims had little food for their first winter, so…
The Pilgrims had a lot of food for their second winter, so…
Thanksgiving is a big festival, so…
many Pilgrims died.
they had a Thanksgiving party to thank God and the Native Americans.
they went to America.
all American families celebrate it and cook special dishes.

Match each cause on the left with an effect on the right: I was hungry, so I ate some soup.
The Pilgrims didn’t want to pray in the Church of England, so…
The Pilgrims had little food for their first winter, so…
The Pilgrims had a lot of food for their second winter, so…
Thanksgiving is a big festival, so…
many Pilgrims died.
they had a Thanksgiving party to thank God and the Native Americans.
they went to America.
all American families celebrate it and cook special dishes.

MARK THE SENTENCES AS
TRUE OR FALSE
A long time ago, the Pilgrims lived in Russia. ___
The Pilgrims landed in November. The weather was hot and sunny. ___
Native Americans came and helped the Pilgrims. ___
Today Thanksgiving is a big festival in the USA and Canada to celebrate the beginning of the school year. ___
Turkey, yams (sweet potatoes), cranberry sauce and a sweet pumpkin pie are special dishes. ___

MARK THE SENTENCES AS
TRUE OR FALSE
A long time ago, the Pilgrims lived in Russia. __F_
The Pilgrims landed in November. The weather was hot and sunny. ___
Native Americans came and helped the Pilgrims. ___
Today Thanksgiving is a big festival in the USA and Canada to celebrate the beginning of the school year. ___
Turkey, yams (sweet potatoes), cranberry sauce and a sweet pumpkin pie are special dishes. ___

MARK THE SENTENCES AS
TRUE OR FALSE
A long time ago, the Pilgrims lived in Russia. __F_
The Pilgrims landed in November. The weather was hot and sunny. __F_
Native Americans came and helped the Pilgrims. ___
Today Thanksgiving is a big festival in the USA and Canada to celebrate the beginning of the school year. ___
Turkey, yams (sweet potatoes), cranberry sauce and a sweet pumpkin pie are special dishes. ___

MARK THE SENTENCES AS
TRUE OR FALSE
A long time ago, the Pilgrims lived in Russia. __F_
The Pilgrims landed in November. The weather was hot and sunny. __F_
Native Americans came and helped the Pilgrims. __T_
Today Thanksgiving is a big festival in the USA and Canada to celebrate the beginning of the school year. ___
Turkey, yams (sweet potatoes), cranberry sauce and a sweet pumpkin pie are special dishes. ___

MARK THE SENTENCES AS
TRUE OR FALSE
A long time ago, the Pilgrims lived in Russia. __F_
The Pilgrims landed in November. The weather was hot and sunny. __F_
Native Americans came and helped the Pilgrims. __T_
Today Thanksgiving is a big festival in the USA and Canada to celebrate the beginning of the school year. __F_
Turkey, yams (sweet potatoes), cranberry sauce and a sweet pumpkin pie are special dishes. ___

MARK THE SENTENCES AS
TRUE OR FALSE
A long time ago, the Pilgrims lived in Russia. __F_
The Pilgrims landed in November. The weather was hot and sunny. __F_
Native Americans came and helped the Pilgrims. __T_
Today Thanksgiving is a big festival in the USA and Canada to celebrate the beginning of the school year. __F_
Turkey, yams (sweet potatoes), cranberry sauce and a sweet pumpkin pie are special dishes. __T_

|əˈmerɪkə| - __________________
|ˈweðə | - __________________
|taʊn | - __________________
|fuːd | - __________________
|ˈhæpi | - __________________
|ˈpɑːti | - __________________
FIND THE WORDS ACCORDING TO
THEIR TRANSCRIPTION

|əˈmerɪkə| - America
|ˈweðə | - weather
|taʊn | - town
|fuːd | - food
|ˈhæpi | - happy
|ˈpɑːti | - party
FIND THE WORDS ACCORDING TO
THEIR TRANSCRIPTION

MATCH THE WORDS TO COMPLETE THE WORD COMBINATIONS

MATCH THE WORDS TO COMPLETE THE WORD COMBINATIONS

ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
What is Thanksgiving today?
What decorations do people use?
What gifts do people exchange?
What special dishes do people cook?