Thanksgiving Digital Slideshow & Printable Activity for Newcomer ESL Students
Help newcomer ESL students learn about Thanksgiving with this interactive, activity! Ideal for beginning and intermediate English learners, this Thanksgiving slideshow comes in two formats: Digital Slideshow in Google Slides for typing answers and a printable PDF for handwriting responses.
Students engage with a K-W-L chart, simple reading passages, a graphic organizer, comprehension questions, and scaffolded writing prompts.
Perfect for digital learning or traditional classrooms, this Thanksgiving activity enhances reading, comprehension, and cultural knowledge. A must-have resource to teach ESL students about American customs and Thanksgiving traditions in an engaging, easy-to-understand format.
✨What's Included:
Interactive Google Slides Presentation: Students type directly into the presentation for a fully digital experience, making it ideal for distance learning, Google Classroom, or Schoology.
Printable PDF Version: A paper-and-pencil alternative that allows students to complete each slide activity by hand.
✨Activity Outline:
K-W-L Chart: Students activate prior knowledge and curiosity about Thanksgiving, recording what they already Know, what they Want to learn, and, after the lesson, what they Learned.
Simple Passage Slides: Three slides with short, beginner-friendly passages covering the origins of Thanksgiving, the first Thanksgiving celebration, and current customs, each paired with relevant images.
Graphic Organizer: A visual tool for students to organize information from the passages, focusing on main ideas and details.
Comprehension Questions: A slide of easy-to-understand questions to reinforce reading comprehension and check understanding.
Scaffolded Writing Prompt: Sentence starters and frames guide students in writing a few sentences about Thanksgiving traditions.
✨Features & Benefits:
Differentiated Instruction: Suitable for beginning and intermediate students with simple language and visual supports.
Engaging & Relevant Content: Connects newcomers to U.S. customs in a culturally sensitive and interactive way.
Easy to Use & Print: Both the digital and printable formats make it versatile for different classroom setups and teaching preferences.
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Help newcomer ESL students learn about Thanksgiving with this interactive, activity! Ideal for beginning and intermediate English learners, this Thanksgiving slideshow comes in two formats: Digital Slideshow in Google Slides for typing answers and a printable PDF for handwriting responses.
Students engage with a K-W-L chart, simple reading passages, a graphic organizer, comprehension questions, and scaffolded writing prompts.
Perfect for digital learning or traditional classrooms, this Thanksgiving activity enhances reading, comprehension, and cultural knowledge. A must-have resource to teach ESL students about American customs and Thanksgiving traditions in an engaging, easy-to-understand format.
✨What's Included:
Interactive Google Slides Presentation: Students type directly into the presentation for a fully digital experience, making it ideal for distance learning, Google Classroom, or Schoology.
Printable PDF Version: A paper-and-pencil alternative that allows students to complete each slide activity by hand.
✨Activity Outline:
K-W-L Chart: Students activate prior knowledge and curiosity about Thanksgiving, recording what they already Know, what they Want to learn, and, after the lesson, what they Learned.
Simple Passage Slides: Three slides with short, beginner-friendly passages covering the origins of Thanksgiving, the first Thanksgiving celebration, and current customs, each paired with relevant images.
Graphic Organizer: A visual tool for students to organize information from the passages, focusing on main ideas and details.
Comprehension Questions: A slide of easy-to-understand questions to reinforce reading comprehension and check understanding.
Scaffolded Writing Prompt: Sentence starters and frames guide students in writing a few sentences about Thanksgiving traditions.
✨Features & Benefits:
Differentiated Instruction: Suitable for beginning and intermediate students with simple language and visual supports.
Engaging & Relevant Content: Connects newcomers to U.S. customs in a culturally sensitive and interactive way.
Easy to Use & Print: Both the digital and printable formats make it versatile for different classroom setups and teaching preferences.
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Help newcomer ESL students learn about Thanksgiving with this interactive, activity! Ideal for beginning and intermediate English learners, this Thanksgiving slideshow comes in two formats: Digital Slideshow in Google Slides for typing answers and a printable PDF for handwriting responses.
Students engage with a K-W-L chart, simple reading passages, a graphic organizer, comprehension questions, and scaffolded writing prompts.
Perfect for digital learning or traditional classrooms, this Thanksgiving activity enhances reading, comprehension, and cultural knowledge. A must-have resource to teach ESL students about American customs and Thanksgiving traditions in an engaging, easy-to-understand format.
✨What's Included:
Interactive Google Slides Presentation: Students type directly into the presentation for a fully digital experience, making it ideal for distance learning, Google Classroom, or Schoology.
Printable PDF Version: A paper-and-pencil alternative that allows students to complete each slide activity by hand.
✨Activity Outline:
K-W-L Chart: Students activate prior knowledge and curiosity about Thanksgiving, recording what they already Know, what they Want to learn, and, after the lesson, what they Learned.
Simple Passage Slides: Three slides with short, beginner-friendly passages covering the origins of Thanksgiving, the first Thanksgiving celebration, and current customs, each paired with relevant images.
Graphic Organizer: A visual tool for students to organize information from the passages, focusing on main ideas and details.
Comprehension Questions: A slide of easy-to-understand questions to reinforce reading comprehension and check understanding.
Scaffolded Writing Prompt: Sentence starters and frames guide students in writing a few sentences about Thanksgiving traditions.
✨Features & Benefits:
Differentiated Instruction: Suitable for beginning and intermediate students with simple language and visual supports.
Engaging & Relevant Content: Connects newcomers to U.S. customs in a culturally sensitive and interactive way.
Easy to Use & Print: Both the digital and printable formats make it versatile for different classroom setups and teaching preferences.
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