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Module 2 Public holidays
Unit 2 We have celebrated the festival since the first pioneers arrived in America
Aim:
The aim of this lesson is to introduce and practice vocabulary and expressions related to the history and traditions of Thanksgiving, and to develop students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
Identify and use vocabulary words related to Thanksgiving.
Use the present perfect tense to talk about past events with a connection to the present.
Listen to and comprehend an audio about the history and traditions of Thanksgiving.
Write a paragraph describing their own Thanksgiving traditions.
Materials:
Whiteboard and markers
Handouts with vocabulary words and expressions
Audio recording about Thanksgiving
Worksheets with comprehension questions and writing prompts
Procedure:
Warm-up:
Start by asking students if they know what Thanksgiving is and how it is celebrated. Write their answers on the board. Then ask if they know any historical facts or traditions associated with Thanksgiving.
Vocabulary:
Introduce vocabulary words related to Thanksgiving. Use visual aids and examples to help them understand the meaning of each word.
Grammar :
Introduce the present perfect tense and use it in example sentences related to Thanksgiving, such as “We have celebrated Thanksgiving since the first pioneers arrived in America” and “I have eaten turkey and pumpkin pie every Thanksgiving for as long as I can remember.”
Listening:
Play an audio recording about the history and traditions of Thanksgiving and ask students to listen and take notes. Then ask comprehension questions to check their understanding, such as “Who were the Pilgrims and why did they come to America?” and “What are some traditional Thanksgiving foods?”
Speaking:
Divide students into pairs or small groups and have them discuss their own Thanksgiving traditions and how they celebrate the holiday. Encourage them to use the vocabular