For the sake of the traditional holiday, the links on this page are aligned with the traditional story of Thanksgiving as it has been told since the 19th century. For the real historical view on the History of Thanksgiving Day, see Thanksgiving B1
Warm-up
11 Turkeys Who Won’t Get Eaten This Thanksgiving – YouTube (1:10) https://youtu.be/G9Oqz8RfTQ0You can’t stop them. – Funny film clips with turkeys and text on the screen
Songs
Let’s Have a Dinner-Thanksgiving Story – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/8zw34H0bdmk?t=50The Pilgrims were cold, So cold. A song that reminds us of how the Indians helped the Pilgrims (yr 3-5) Lyrics here
Vocabulary
Large Thanksgiving Flashcards NOhttps://bogglesworldesl.com/thanksgiving_flashcards.htmlNative American, Pilgrim, Mayflower, feast, squash, corn, turkey, carve, cornucopia, gravy, cranberries, acorns, chestnuts, autumn, crops, scarecrow, pumpkin pie, apple pie, yams, hay, friendship, and voyage
Thanksgiving Worksheethttp://busyteacher.org/8021-thanksgiving-worksheet.htmlThis is a two-page worksheet for teaching or revising Thanksgiving-related vocabulary. It includes a picture dictionary which can also be used as a study sheet followed by a pretty easy matching exercise
Thanksgiving Vocabulary Video – YouTube (1:54) NOhttps://youtu.be/DFI7GITwbHgThanksgiving Vocabulary Video is a great learning resource. In this video, we review some of the Thanksgiving Words.
English Vocabulary: Thanksgiving – YouTube (1:25) NOhttps://youtu.be/yVWrhq_k-70Level: Beginner/Intermediate English Learning Video for English as a Second Language (ESL) Words with audio and video clips (yr 2-4)
Thanksgiving Vocabulary NOhttp://busyteacher.org/17914-thanksgiving-vocabulary.htmlThis is a PowerPoint presentation on Thanksgiving vocabulary. Students have to look at the pictures and choose the correct option
Thanksgiving Vocabulary – YouTube (2:39) NOhttps://youtu.be/wUxH_AqrbvIThanksgiving vocabulary presentation for learning about Thanksgiving customs and traditions (yr 5-7)
Lesson Plans
ESL Lesson on Thanksgiving – Pocket Passporthttps://pocketpassport.com/blog/esl-lesson-thanksgiving-esl-worksheets/An ESL lesson on Thanksgiving that includes a YouTube video explaining the history of the day along with vocabulary exercises and links to the downloadable worksheets. (yr 4-5)
ESL Thanksgiving Lesson NOhttp://www.elcivics.com/esl-thanksgiving.htmlThanksgiving Day is the fourth Thursday in November. It is a federal holiday, so schools, banks, post offices, and government offices are closed. (yr 5-7)
Thanksgiving – ESL Resources for Learning About The Thanksgiving Holiday NOhttp://www.esolcourses.com/topics/thanksgiving.htmlVocabulary, listening and reading activities. – Lessons and Quizzes for English Beginners and Elementary Learners Click on each line to get to the activities.
Thanksgiving History EFL | ESL Video (3:18) NOhttp://www.eslvideo.com/esl_video_quiz_low_intermediate.php?id=21203History of Thanksgiving with subtitles and comprehension questions on YouTube (yr 6-7)
Listening
English Listening Level 1 – Lesson 17 – Thanksgiving – YouTube (1:09) NOhttps://youtu.be/WQ-0wFwayTEEnglish Listening Level 1 – Listening English Lesson 17 – Thanksgiving. We are having Thanksgiving at our house. My whole family is coming. (yr 4-5)
ESL Easy Listening Comprehension 12: Thanksgiving Dinner – YouTube (8:31) NOhttps://youtu.be/sMTuo3U0daIAn easy story for ESL listening comprehension. The story is repeated three times: 1st time, normal reading speed (yr 4-5); 2nd time, slower, with pauses for dictation (yr 6-7)
Reading
🦃All About Thanksgiving | Thanksgiving Story for ESL Kids – YouTube (2:38) NOhttps://youtu.be/XOB947QxNhs🥧All About Thanksgiving: Learn about the history of Thanksgiving and how people celebrate it with this educational story. (yr 5-6)
Epic!: Read Amazing Children’s Books Online – Unlimited Access to the Best Books and Learning Videos For Kids 12 and Under NOhttps://www.getepic.com/collection/760351/k-2-thanksgivingRead free for 30 days – Teacher Account is free always. (yr 3-4) (yr 5-6)
The First Thanksgiving Book – TeacherVision NOhttps://www.teachervision.com/thanksgiving/printable/43256.htmlFacts about the first Thanksgiving are featured in this printable mini-book. Students will enjoy this arts & crafts activity that will also teach them about Thanksgiving history. – Registration required. (yr 5-7)
Reading for Information – Thanksgiving NOhttp://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/thanksgiving/elementary-thanksgiving-reading.htmlAn online English lesson for esl learners about Thanksgiving in Canada and The United States. – For more from this site, look under “Lesson plans” above (yr 5-7)
Thanksgiving Traditions NOhttps://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/history/thanksgiving-traditions/People all over the United States celebrate this day in many different ways. See how folks make this holiday special. (yr 6-7)
Viewing
Thanksgiving – YouTube (4:21) NOhttps://youtu.be/D1gLuc3HsL4EFL teaching, Thanksgiving, 6th grade, Korea The traditional story of Thanksgiving and some vocabulary (yr 3-5)
The Story of Thanksgiving – YouTube (3:10) NOhttps://youtu.be/faUYJ9fMiGgAn animated story from the Pilgrims’ arrival till Thanksgiving as told by Plymouth Rock (yr 3-5)
Thanksgiving | What is Thanksgiving | English lesson | American Culture – YouTube (3:08) NOhttps://youtu.be/xKcT1UJ5HUgThis fun and awesome animated video is a fantastic way to learn all about American Thanksgiving. (yr 4-5)
Thanksgiving Story – The First Thanksgiving Cartoon | Kids Academy – YouTube (3:23) NOhttps://youtu.be/VvzMp5WUjlsThousands of parents and educators are turning to the kids’ learning app that makes real learning truly fun. (yr 4-5)
The First Thanksgiving Story – YouTube (4:40)https://youtu.be/wFDSobNnfQsThanksgiving video of the Story of Thanksgiving. The best video resource in simple language (yr 4-6)
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973) – YouTube (8 x 2-5 min)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mC5MzvgE4c0&list=PLN96D3AiEG8l12pEf1nY0P33nAUL4vCsfHappy Thanksgiving Everyone!!! – A Peanuts cartoon about Thanksgiving. – Part 1 in a playlist (yr 4-7)
History of Thanksgiving Day – YouTube (Stop at 2:35 / 5:21)https://youtu.be/CzVXun4Uyp0History of Thanksgiving (USA). The first Thanksgiving was a three-day feast in celebration of a good harvest, and the local natives participated.
Thanksgiving Henry – YouTube (3:14)https://youtu.be/w0FSXtPjGAEHenry the turkey hears some alarming news about what people eat on Thanksgiving. (yr 5-7)
The Traditions For Thanksgiving – YouTube (1:49)https://youtu.be/QEGwvb12U-ETwo girls tell about the basics of the traditional Thanksgiving Feast (yr 5-7)
Sesame Street: Thanksgiving Apple Pie | Cookie Monster’s Foodie Truck – YouTube (5:17)https://youtu.be/jcXtW9tzBX4Join Cookie Monster and Chef Gonger as they head to an apple orchard so they can make apple pie for Thanksgiving dessert! (yr 5-7)
Turkey Trouble read by Marc Maron – YouTube (5:56)https://youtu.be/TzUS7UHXsd8Turkey is in trouble. Bad trouble. The kind of trouble where it’s almost Thanksgiving… (yr 5-7)
Explainer: Thanksgiving – YouTube (1:13)https://youtu.be/irP68wjI_7oOn Thursday, November 23, Americans celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. It is a day for all people, religions and cultures in the country to give thanks. (yr 6-7)
Thanksgiving: The history of the first Thanksgiving – YouTube (5:59)https://youtu.be/9EZNCuQkWNUThe history of the first Thanksgiving: you will learn about the history of our very first “Thanksgiving” and how the holiday became official. .(yr 6-7)
Writing
Thankful Turkeyhttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Thankful-Turkey-Craft-166712Students write things for which they are thankful on the turkey feathers and then assemble the turkey. The turkey can be assembled alone or onto colored construction paper. These turkeys make a great hallway display! (yr 3-4)
Thanksgiving and November Writing Prompts: Creative Writing Prompts and Journal Ideashttp://www.uniqueteachingresources.com/November-writing-prompts.htmlUse this large list of Thanksgiving and November Writing Prompts to help you create some fun journal writing topics for November for your elementary school students. (yr 4-7)
Interactive
Starfall HTML5 Support Cookiehttp://more2.starfall.com/n/holiday/turkey/load.htm?f&n=main&redir=wwwIf you are using an older device or browser that does not support HTML5, which is needed for Starfall Version 2, we may be able to serve you the original Starfall with Adobe Flash. But your browser…
Thanksgiving worksheets and online exerciseshttps://www.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/English_as_a_Second_Language_(ESL)/ThanksgivingThanksgiving worksheets and online exercises
Language: English Subject: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Language: English Subject: English as a Second Language (ESL)
Control Alt Achieve: Turkey Templates for Thanksgiving Creativity and Writinghttp://www.controlaltachieve.com/2017/11/turkey-templates.htmlA brief description of the two templates, as well as links to get your own copies for your students to use.
Quia – Thanksgiving audio quizhttp://www.quia.com/quiz/4461352.html?AP_rand=2002048698Both a listening and a matching quiz (1:1 or IWB)
Quiz
Thanksgiving Game – Guess The Thanksgiving Food – YouTubehttps://youtu.be/xJdCkE3aR-8This Thanksgiving game is a fun game in which you must guess the Thanksgiving food before the picture is revealed.
More Materials
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