Thanksgiving Sensory Language

Which of the following sensory details can be used to describe the Thanksgiving feast?

• Aroma of roasted turkey, sound of laughter and conversation, sight of a beautifully set table with colorful dishes, taste of savory stuffing and sweet cranberry sauce, touch of a warm, soft dinner roll

• Aroma of freshly baked bread, sound of sizzling bacon, sight of a steaming cup of coffee, taste of scrambled eggs, touch of a crisp apple

• Aroma of fresh flowers, sound of birds chirping, sight of a sandy beach, taste of ice cream, touch of a cool breeze

• Sound of fireworks, sight of a decorated Christmas tree, taste of chocolate cake, touch of a cold glass of water

Organize these descriptions into the correct holiday.

Groups:

(a) Thanksgiving

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(b) Another Holiday

• The taste of rich, velvety chocolates, sweet strawberries, & decadent desserts on romantic date

• Creaking doors, & witches' cackles echo through the night, accompanied by howling wind

• The taste of rich, creamy mashed potatoes, tangy cranberry sauce, and succulent turkey

• Aroma of roasted turkey & savory stuffing fills the air, mingling with the sweet scent of cider

• Laughter & conversation amid the clinking of silverware and the crackling of a cozy fire

• A beautifully set table adorned with autumnal colors and flickering candles

• Colorful fireworks lighting up the night sky, American flags waving in the breeze, & parades

• A wonderland of twinkling lights and glittering ornaments

Which of the following can be used to describe Thanksgiving decorations?

• Deep oranges, warm reds, and golden yellows adorning leafy, acorn wreaths.

• Jack-o'-lanterns glowing in the dark, dark cobwebs, and scarecrows, black cats, silvery spiderwebs, & broomsticks made of corn husks.

• Vibrant red and pink decorations, heart-shaped candies, and bouquets of roses.

• Colorful African textiles, symbolic artwork, and traditional symbols such as the kinara and mkeka.

Organize these words into the correct categories.

Groups:

(a) Synonyms of Gratitude

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(b) Antonyms of Gratitude

• ungrateful

• unthankful

• ingratitude

• unappreciative

• thankfulness

• gratefulness

• appreciation

Use sensory details to describe your family's Thanksgiving traditions.