Teacher’s Guide: Thanksgiving
Lesson Objectives.
Target language.
Vocabulary.
Talkmor Suggestions:
Introduce and extend language for this topic.
Level: Beginner – Elementary
Warmup / Introduction: Thanksgiving
Simple questions.
Elicit and model answers.
Talkmor Suggestions:
Teacher-student activity.
Duration: 10-15 minutes, depending on the size and ability of your class.
Level: Beginner – Elementary
Word Library: Thanksgiving
Vocabulary list and useful sentences.
Talkmor Suggestions:
Vocabulary that students should know/remember.
Useful everyday phrases that students can remember to understand native English speakers.
Level: Beginner – Elementary
Missing Letters: Thanksgiving
Class contest.
The teacher’s key is included.
Talkmor Suggestions:
Student activity. Encourage quick thinking.
The teacher can also ask students to explain the meaning of each word or make a sentence with the word.
Duration: 5-10 minutes.
Level: Beginner – Elementary
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Write a Sentence: Thanksgiving
Write a sentence by using the words in brackets.
Talkmor Suggestions:
Individual activity
Practice grammar and write a short sentence.
Duration: 10 minutes
Level: Beginner – Elementary
Mixed Sentences: Thanksgiving
Students put the words in the correct order.
The teacher’s key is included.
Talkmor Suggestions:
Student activity.
Duration: 5 – 10 minutes.
Level: Beginner – Elementary
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Ask & Answer: Thanksgiving
Asking and answering questions.
Talkmor Suggestions:
Student activity.
Pair work.
Duration: 10+ minutes.
Level: Beginner – Elementary
Can You Name 3: Thanksgiving
Fun and creative thinking. Fun activity!
Talkmor Suggestions:
Teacher-student activity OR pair work.
Duration: 5-10 minutes.
Level: Beginner – Elementary
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Fix The Spelling: Thanksgiving
Student Activity.
The teacher’s Key is included.
Talkmor Suggestions:
Students put the letters in the right order.
Duration: 10 minutes
Level: Beginner – Elementary
Get In Line: Thanksgiving
Put the letters in the correct order.
Students unscramble the words and then make a sentence with the words.
The teacher’s key is included.
Talkmor Suggestions:
Student activity.
Duration: 5-15 minutes.
Level: Beginner – Elementary
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Synonyms: Thanksgiving
Individual challenge.
The teacher’s key is included.
Talkmor Suggestions:
Student activity.
Students must match the word on the right with the word on the left. This is excellent for the expansion of vocabulary.
Duration: 10 minutes
Level: Beginner – Elementary
Quiz: Thanksgiving
Test students’ general knowledge and ability.
Talkmor Suggestions:
Teacher-student activity OR a student activity.
A fun, general knowledge, grammar, and vocabulary test.
Duration: 10+ minutes
Level: Beginner – Elementary
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Fill The Gaps: Thanksgiving
Student Activity.
The teacher’s Key is included.
Talkmor Suggestions:
Find the correct words and fill in the gaps.
Reading and pronunciation practice.
Duration: 10 minutes depending on student ability.
Level:Beginner – Elementary
Homework: Thanksgiving
A short homework task to help students improve their English ability.
Talkmor Suggestions:
Writing practice.
Students follow the instructions on the worksheet.
The teacher can guide them and give one or two examples if necessary.
Level: Beginner – Elementary
