ESL WORKSHEET - American Culture, Celebrations

LESSON PLAN FOR ENGLISH TEACHERS

THANKSGIVING

LinguaHouse
Sep. 21, 2023

Level: Upper-Intermediate (B2-C1)
Type of English: General English
Tags: Celebrations and Special Events; Food and Drink; American Culture; Celebrations and Commemorations; 16-18 Years Old; 18+ Years Old; Article Based; Vocabulary Lesson
Publication date: 09/21/2023

In this updated lesson, students find out more about the American holiday of Thanksgiving. The lesson includes one main article as well as a jigsaw reading activity which focuses on some controversial issues related to this holiday. Activities also include vocabulary development, listening and speaking. There is also an optional extension activity related to a recipe for pumpkin pie (by Stephanie Hirschman).

• CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in American English.
• CLICK HERE to download the student’s worksheet in British English.
• CLICK HERE to download the teacher’s lesson plan in British English.
• CLICK HERE to download/listen to the audio (international English).

AUDIO TRANSCRIPT

Speaker A
I’d travel hundreds of miles just for a taste of my mom’s famous pumpkin pie. Oh my god - it’s amazing. And she won’t tell me her secret!
Speaker B
We have our fair share of arguments around the dinner table, but all that disappears when we sit down to watch the big game on TV with our favorite drinks and snacks. Sometimes we even go outside and play a friendly game in the backyard!
Speaker C
It’s wonderful having everyone home for the holiday, but it certainly is a lot of work to take care of them all over the long weekend. I feel like I need a vacation when everyone has gone back home!
Speaker D
Thanksgiving dinner? I can take it or leave it, but what I really like are the sales! You can find some great deals and get a head start on your Christmas present shopping.
Speaker E
I’ve only been in the country for three years but what’s really nice is that every year my neighbors or colleagues have asked me to join them for the big meal. Apparently, it’s a tradition to invite someone who might otherwise be alone on the holiday. I really appreciate it!

Adapted from: https://www.linguahouse.com/esl-lesson-plans/general-english/thanksgiving. Accessed on September 22, 2023. © 2008–2023 LinguaHouse.com. All rights reserved.