Intermediate Speaking Power

1. Look at the picture and talk about it.

2. Answer the questions and discuss your answers with the teacher.

• Have you ever celebrated Thanksgiving? Why/not?
  
• Have you ever eaten turkey? How was it?
  
• Have you ever cranberry sauce? How was it?
  
• Will you celebrate Thanksgiving this year? If yes, what will you do?
  
• What do you know about Thanksgiving? Talk with a partner.
  
• What do you know about the history of Thanksgiving? Talk with a partner.
  
• Who were the pilgrims? Please explain. If you don't know, check you dictionary.
  
• What do people usually eat on Thanksgiving? Which Thanksgiving food do you like?
  
• What do people usually do on Thanksgiving? How about you?
  
• Thanksgiving is about being thankful. What are you thankful for this year?
  
• Thanksgiving is about being thankful. What are you the most thankful for ever?
  
• What are some symbols of Thanksgiving? Do you know what these symbols mean?
  
• Do you think Thanksgiving is better than other holidays, such as Christmas? Why/not?
  
• Does your country have a holiday like Thanksgiving? Please explain.
  
• Does your country have any holidays that aren't celebrated elsewhere? Please explain.
  
• Do you agree or disagree? Thanksgiving isn't a real holiday. Why?
  
• Do you agree or disagree? Thanksgiving isn't an important holiday. Why?
  
• Do you agree or disagree? People should volunteer or do a good deed for Thanksgiving.
  
• hanksgiving is the last holiday of the fall. Brainstorm words and ideas associated with "fall." Why did you choose these words?
  
• In many Thanksgiving Day parades in the US, Santa Claus is the last person to come down the street. Why do you think Santa often ends the parades?