It's that special time of the year again when many Canadians celebrate THANKSGIVING -
a time for giving thanks for the bountiful harvest and for all the
other blessings in life. Even as Canadians take part
in roasting turkeys and baking pumpkin pies, people in America are
celebrating COLUMBUS DAY - a
day for commemorating one of the first European travellers, Christopher
Columbus, and his arrival to the New World in 1492. In other parts of
the world, countries have been busy with their own HARVEST FESTIVALS
to celebrate all the successful harvests on their land. No matter
what part of the world you're in, this time of the year provides ESL
students with a bit of history and a lot of vocabulary! WARM UP CONVERSATION QUESTIONS by ESL MADE EASY:
1. Do you celebrate Thanksgiving in your country? If so, what are some special symbols and traditions?
2.
In some countries, a Harvest Festival is celebrated. What do you
think this means and why do you think it's an important time of the year
for farmers? Businesses? Consumers?
3.
Thanksgiving is generally a time to give thanks for all the
blessings in your life. What are some things you are thankful for?
4.
Thanksgiving is a time for families to come together and share a
special meal. What other times of year do families get together around
the world? Why is it that family get-togethers are often times of joy
and times of stress?
RECOMMENDED LINKS FOR ESL STUDENTS ON THE TOPIC OF THANKSGIVING by ESL MADE EASY:
Busy Teacher: Thanksgiving Worksheets - Paid Membership
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