Canadian Thanksgiving

Tuesday's Assignment

What is this holiday and why is it in October and not November?


As Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, we must find out more about this holiday. Your tasks for today are:

1. Read about Thanksgiving in Canada here: http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/canada/thanksgiving-da

1. Pick three sentences from the article with the following words: bounty, fortunes, descent, noteworthy, cornucopia. Then, record the sentences on vocaroo here: http://vocaroo.com/ Lastly, send the recordings to a classmate.

• If you have any issues with pronunciation please see me on the 4th floor

2. Listen to and take the quiz on Our Family Roots: Genealogy here: http://www.esl-lab.com/roots/rootsrd1.htm

3. Write five sentences about what you are thankful for in your life. Share your answers with a partner in the class.