THANKSGIVING
What is Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the United States and Canada.
It dates back to 1621, when Pilgrims and Native Americans celebrated the first successful harvest with a shared feast. Today, it’s a holiday to gather with family, express gratitude, and enjoy traditional foods like turkey and pumpkin pie.
Main elements of Thanksgiving:
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🦃 Turkey dinner
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🥧 Pumpkin pie
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🎈 Macy’s Parade
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🧡 Giving thanks
Use this cultural context to create meaningful lessons and broaden your students’ worldview.
Where and When is Thanksgiving Celebrated?
🇺🇸 United States - 4th Thursday in November
Family dinner, football, parade - “Turkey pardon” tradition
🇨🇦 Canada - 2nd Monday in October
Harvest celebration - Community gatherings
🎯 Teaching Tip: Use this comparison chart as a visual speaking activity or reading warm-up in class.
Fun Facts Your Students Will Love
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The first Thanksgiving lasted three days
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The first parade was held in 1924 by Macy’s
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The U.S. President pardons a turkey every year
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Pumpkin pie and mashed potatoes are classic dishes — but not everyone loves them!
🧠 Use these facts to start conversations or create quizzes.
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ACTIVITIES ABOUT THANKSGIVING
Durante o mês de novembro, preparei uma série de postagens no meu Facebook com dicas práticas, atividades, curiosidades culturais e ideias criativas para ensinar Thanksgiving em inglês. Os conteúdos foram pensados especialmente para professores que desejam enriquecer suas aulas com materiais dinâmicos e significativos. Acompanhe por lá para novas inspirações e recursos exclusivos!
⭐ Materiais para Download – Thanksgiving Resources
💛 Gratitude Activity – Thankful Wall
💛 Bingo and Memory Cards
📖 Reading Comprehension – Fun Facts
🎧 Listening Activity – Macy’s Parade
🎲 Dice Game – PDF
📖 Oral Activity - What are you thankful for?
📖 Thanksgiving around the World
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