Thanksgiving: Food and Thanks
An A2 reading lesson about Thanksgiving, with a short article, vocabulary matching, comprehension questions, group discussion and a writing task. Answers and a teaching note are included on page 3.
What’s in the worksheet?
- Vocabulary matching before reading
- Article and comprehension questions
- Discussion and writing task
- Answers and teaching note on page 3
Practise A2 reading about Thanksgiving food, gratitude and sharing with others.
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Page 3 of 3 · Answer key · A4 printable PDF
A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Use pages 1–2 and retain the page 3 key. Clarify thankful, meal and share.
- Match the words and identify turkey as both a bird and food in this context.
- Read for the countries, the US November date, shared meals and giving food; check the five comprehension answers against the article.
- Discuss welcoming meals and sharing, then write 5–6 sentences about a meal with family or friends.
Support and extension
Offer a food-and-people word bank and allow an imagined meal. Extend by adding a reason for one choice. The November statement concerns the US, not Canada's date; learners need not reveal private family circumstances.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
