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The Story of THANKSGIVING Welcome

The Story of THANKSGIVING Welcome

What we are going to talk about: • Who the Pilgrims were. • Why

What we are going to talk about: • Who the Pilgrims were. • Why they left England. • What happened when they got to America. • How the Pilgrims survived. • The Wampanoag. • The First Thanksgiving. • Modern Thanksgiving.

THANKSGIVING What does it mean?

THANKSGIVING What does it mean?

 • What’s the meaning of Thanks giving? Quick Question: 1. To give presents.

• What’s the meaning of Thanks giving? Quick Question: 1. To give presents. 2. 3. To be horrible to your parents and teachers. To be thankful for food and family.

Thanksgiving Vocabulary Pilgrim Tribe Indian Religion Mayflower Plymouth Rock Survive

Thanksgiving Vocabulary Pilgrim Tribe Indian Religion Mayflower Plymouth Rock Survive

 • What was the Mayflower? Quick Question: • 1. A house • 2.

• What was the Mayflower? Quick Question: • 1. A house • 2. A boat • 3. A person

The History of Thanksgiving The History of

The History of Thanksgiving The History of

The Pilgrims were English and they had a different religion to the King of

The Pilgrims were English and they had a different religion to the King of England.

King James 1 was a very religous King. He practised the religion: “Church of

King James 1 was a very religous King. He practised the religion: “Church of England”

 • James 1 said that everybody in England had to believe in his

• James 1 said that everybody in England had to believe in his religion. • BUT…. the Pilgrims wanted to practise their religion freely.

The Pilgrims left England on their boat, the Mayflower.

The Pilgrims left England on their boat, the Mayflower.

Why did the pilgrims leave England? Quick Question: 1. To practice their religion? 2.

Why did the pilgrims leave England? Quick Question: 1. To practice their religion? 2. To have a party 3. They were bored

The Pilgrim’s journey from England to America They landed in America is nowtheir called

The Pilgrim’s journey from England to America They landed in America is nowtheir called and. Itnamed town Massachusetts Plymouth Rock. The journey was hard and there was not much food, it lasted for 66 days The Pilgrims left Plymouth in a boat.

 • Where did the Pilgrims arrive? Quick Question: 1. Plymouth Rock 2. 3.

• Where did the Pilgrims arrive? Quick Question: 1. Plymouth Rock 2. 3. London. New York.

Everything was different at Plymouth Rock. The Pilgrims did not know how to live

Everything was different at Plymouth Rock. The Pilgrims did not know how to live in America: • They needed to wear different clothes. • Grow different food. • Build different houses. • Watch out for scary animals

If you were a pilgrim, what would you do?

If you were a pilgrim, what would you do?

The Pilgrims met Squanto, an Indian who spoke English. • Squanto was captured by

The Pilgrims met Squanto, an Indian who spoke English. • Squanto was captured by English explorers in 1906. • He was taught English so he could be a translater.

 • Why could Squanto speak English? 1. He studied. Question: English at Quick

• Why could Squanto speak English? 1. He studied. Question: English at Quick University 2. 3. He listened to his teachers in school. He was taught by English explorers.

The Pilgrims were not ready for the first winter in Plymouth Rock • It

The Pilgrims were not ready for the first winter in Plymouth Rock • It was very cold. • The Pilgrims did not have enough food.

 • What do you think happened to the Pilgrims? Quick Question: 1. They

• What do you think happened to the Pilgrims? Quick Question: 1. They went back to England. 2. 3. It was easy, they had central heating. Some died because they didn´t have any food.

The Pilgrims survived because Squanto and his Indian tribe, (the Wampanoag) helped the Pilgrims

The Pilgrims survived because Squanto and his Indian tribe, (the Wampanoag) helped the Pilgrims find, grow and cook food.

Squanto taught the Pilgrims how to grow more food by fertilising their crops. Squanto

Squanto taught the Pilgrims how to grow more food by fertilising their crops. Squanto showed the Pilgrims where to catch fish. To Fertilise- Fertilezar

Years passed and the Pilgrims were able to farm the land produce enough food.

Years passed and the Pilgrims were able to farm the land produce enough food. Without Squanto’s help the Pilgrims might not have lived.

 • How did Squanto help the Pilgrims? 1. He told them where the

• How did Squanto help the Pilgrims? 1. He told them where the Quick Question: nearest supermarket was. 2. 3. He taught them how to grow food. He took them to Mac. Donalds.

The First Thanksgiving • In Autumn 1621 the Pilgrims had their first succesful Harvest.

The First Thanksgiving • In Autumn 1621 the Pilgrims had their first succesful Harvest. • They had collected enough food for the winter.

 • To celebrate the successful Harvest, the Pilgrims invited the Wampanoag tribe to

• To celebrate the successful Harvest, the Pilgrims invited the Wampanoag tribe to share their food. • They did not eat one meal, but many meals and the celebration lasted for a week.

 • In between meals • The adults had sport the Pilgrims and the

• In between meals • The adults had sport the Pilgrims and the competitions. Wampanoag children played games together. • There was also a lot of singing and dancing.

 • What happened at the first American Thanksgiving? Quick Question: 1. Indians and

• What happened at the first American Thanksgiving? Quick Question: 1. Indians and Pilgrims had a 2. 3. fight. They danced to Nelly Furtado. The Pilgrims shared their food with the Indians.

Modern Thanksgiving

Modern Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is always celebrated with family.

Thanksgiving is always celebrated with family.

On Thanksgiving, you always think of the things you are thankful for.

On Thanksgiving, you always think of the things you are thankful for.

Then they eat a big Thanksgiving dinner!

Then they eat a big Thanksgiving dinner!

Stuffing Turkey Green beans Sweet Potatoes Sweetcorn Cranberry Sauce Pumpkin Pie Mash potato

Stuffing Turkey Green beans Sweet Potatoes Sweetcorn Cranberry Sauce Pumpkin Pie Mash potato

 • What are some Thanksgiving foods? Quick Question: 1. Pizza with tuna and

• What are some Thanksgiving foods? Quick Question: 1. Pizza with tuna and olives. 2. 3. Sweet potatoes, green beans and pumpkin pie. French fries, hamburgers and ice-cream.

Macy´s Thanksgiving Day Parade • It is in New York City. • There are

Macy´s Thanksgiving Day Parade • It is in New York City. • There are big floats. • There are bands and concerts.

People watch a lot of American football games.

People watch a lot of American football games.

And many people take naps.

And many people take naps.

Now…. A song!! You. Tube - You Can't Gobble Me

Now…. A song!! You. Tube - You Can't Gobble Me

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!