Thanksgiving lesson plan

Content objectives: explain what life was like for a pilgrim.

Language objectives: form questions correctly; answer questions adequately, taking into account the verb tenses and structures used.

1.       Write the word “Thanksgiving” on the board.

2.      Divide students into cooperative groups.

3.      Ask students to list on a piece of paper all the meanings, stories, and images that come to their mind when they hear the word “Thanksgiving”.

4.      Divide students into 3 groups:

-       Group A: Priscilla Mullin.

-       Group B: John Howland.

-       Group C: present-day interviewers

5.      While groups A and B read Priscilla Mullin’s and Joh Howland’s story, group C prepares an interview for each of them. They should, at least, ask 4 questions to each pilgrim.

6.      Groups A and B answer group C questions taking into account the fact-file of their character.

Priscilla Mullins John Howland