This ready-to-go lesson is designed for grade 5-6 learners, but if you have strong students, it can also work in grade 4 if their level is a bit high. This lesson was designed with Chinese in it as the L1 of the learners, but after purchase and download the PowerPoint can be edited, so all Chinese can be removed or changed into any language.
🦃 Grade 5–6 ESL PowerPoint: “Thanksgiving” – History, Traditions & Vocabulary Lesson
Target Vocabulary:
Thanksgiving, Pilgrims, Native Americans, harvest, parade, tradition, thankful, anniversary, turkey, ham, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, corn
Target Language:
Lesson Overview:
This engaging PowerPoint lesson teaches students about Thanksgiving, its history, traditions, and vocabulary in a fun and informative way. Students will explore the significance of the first Thanksgiving, learn about the Pilgrims and Native Americans, and discover how the holiday is celebrated across different countries. The lesson also encourages students to reflect on what they are thankful for through interactive activities and writing tasks.
The lesson includes:
✅ Warm-up and classroom routine in English to start the class.
✅ History and tradition slides explaining Thanksgiving’s origins and its meaning in various countries.
✅ Vocabulary and comprehension practice with Thanksgiving foods, celebrations, and traditions.
✅ Fun quiz with multiple-choice questions to check understanding.
✅ Creative writing task to make a Thanksgiving card and express gratitude.
✅ Review and goodbye slide to wrap up the lesson positively.
Perfect for Grade 5–6 ESL classes, this lesson enhances students’ cultural knowledge and vocabulary while promoting self-expression in English.
🎥 Watch the full teaching walkthrough:
https://youtu.be/ikPi1n7BMno
Watch the video to see the full lesson and how to teach it.
Slide total: 72
