Thanksgiving Vocabulary Challenge

This video tutorial provides an overview of Thanksgiving, a North American holiday celebrated in November in the United States and October in Canada. It highlights Thanksgiving traditions, including family gatherings and feasts featuring turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. The cornucopia, a symbol of a rich harvest, is explained. The video also covers the history of the first Thanksgiving, where Pilgrims and Native Americans shared a feast, marking a moment of gratitude and survival.

In which month is Thanksgiving celebrated in the United States?

• January

• November

• October

• December

Tags

CCSS.W.3.3C

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the main dish typically served at a Thanksgiving feast?

• Ham

• Chicken

• Turkey

• Beef

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which dessert is commonly enjoyed during Thanksgiving?

• Apple Pie

• Pumpkin Pie

• Ice Cream

• Chocolate Cake

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is a cornucopia also known as?

• Basket of Harvest

• Harvest Horn

• Fruit Horn

• Horn of Plenty

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does the cornucopia symbolize?

• A historical event

• A festive season

• A family gathering

• A bountiful harvest

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CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.4.5

Who did the Pilgrims invite to the first Thanksgiving feast?

• Spanish Explorers

• British Soldiers

• Local Native Americans

• European Settlers

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.3B

What did the Native Americans teach the Pilgrims to grow?

• Wheat and Barley

• Corn and Squash

• Rice and Beans

• Potatoes and Tomatoes

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CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.3B

Why did the Pilgrims want to thank the Native Americans?

• For trading goods with them

• For teaching them to hunt

• For helping them build homes

• For helping them survive the first year