MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

THANKSGIVING EXERCISE (2º ESO)

Hello! Here you have an exercise to learn more about Thanksgiving Day.
Click on the picture and then read the questions on the left and find the answers by clicking on the links on the right.
Write your answers in your notebooks. Finally,write a comment.
Good luck!

THE FIRST THANKSGIVING (3º ESO)

  Listen to the story of the pilgrims´ long journey to America and   try to understand the story of the first Thanksgiving party.If you have problems to understand the video, you can have a look at the tapescript I have given you. Then, look for  answers to these questions  and last, but not least, leave a comment.


Thanksgiving Test
1.-Which year did the Pilgrims set sail for America?

2.- From which city did the Mayflower depart?

3.- How many days did it take for the Mayflower to reach the New World? 

4.-How many people were there on board that ship?

5.- During their first winter in the New World the Pilgrims suffered from starvation, cold,and disease.  How many Pilgrims survived?

6.- The Pilgrims met the chief of a local Indian tribe.They agreed to live peacefully and to help each                other. This chief and 90 of his braves were invited to the first Thanksgiving.
 He was named ....

7.- What food was probably not on the Pilgrims' menu: Meat, potatoes or fish? Why?

8.- Thanksgiving day did not become an official national holiday until 1863, until the proclamation of what     President?

9.-  Today Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the USA. When is it celebrated in Canada?

10.- Do you know what adult male turkeys are called?

HALLOWEEN AROUND THE WORLD

Click on the picture and find the answers to the questions.Then, write the answers in your notebooks,
Finally, leave a comment on the blog  about the activity and about Halloween.

Good luck!

HALLOWEEN WEBQUEST

Try this new webquest but be very careful: Strange creatures might be watching you! If you survive, don´t forget to write a comment! Your mother and your teacher will be happy to hear from you.

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SAINT VALENTINE

Do you want to know more about Saint Valentine around the world?
Do this TREASURE HUNT and find out!. As usual, leave a comment!
Happy Valentine´s Day!