Introduction
In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. It wasn't until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November.
Thanksgiving Day is traditionally a day for families and friends to get together for a special meal. It is a time for many people to give thanks for what they have.Thanksgiving Day parades are held in some cities and towns. Some parades or festivities also mark the opening of the Christmas shopping season. Some people have a four-day weekend so it is a popular time for trips and to visit family and friends.
We are going to speak about Thanksgiving Day. In this project you will learn some facts from the history of this holiday, traditions connected with it. You have to make ... To fulfill what we have planned for, you have to answer all the questions. So, let's learn more about this American holiday.
Task
Your task is:
- to make an internet research and answer all the questions;
- to find information about the history of the holiday;
- to learn some facts about the first settlers of America;
- to do some creative and extra activities about Thansgiving Day;
- to enjoy the lesson!
Process
Task 1. Surf the Net and answer the following questions:
1.What was the name of the people who sailed to America?
2.What was the name of a small wooden sailing ship?
3.How many passengers were on the ship?
4.How many days were the Pilgrims at sea?
5.What is the name of the state containing the location where the settlers landed and lived?
6.Who taught the pilgrims how to survive in America?
8.What is the name of the season in which Thanksgiving is celebrated?
9.When do people celebrate this holiday nowdays?
10.What is the main traditional Thanksgiving dish?
Task 2. Read the article, choose one symbol and drow it in the copybook. Explain why did you choose this or that symbol.
Task 3. Do the task and see how many Thanksgiving words do you know.
Task 4. Look through all the cards. Which one would you present to your friend? Discuss it with the partner, share your opinions.
Task 5. Read the text and put the verbs in the appropriate form
American Thanksgiving …........... on the 4th Thursday CELEBRATE
of November. This year Thanksgiving …………… on Thursday November FALL
22, 2012. The custom of celebrating Thanksgiving, an annual celebration
held after the harvest ………… BEGIN
around 1621 when the Pilgrims ……………… a successful and FULFILL
bountiful harvest in the New World.
The first Thanksgiving Proclamation …………….. in 1675. MAKE
In the late 1700's a day of national Thanksgiving
was proposed by the Continental Congress.
In 1817 New York State ………………. Thanksgiving Day as ADOPT
an annual custom. By the middle of the 19th century many
other states also celebrated a Thanksgiving Day. In 1863
President Abraham Lincoln ………………….. a national day of APPOINT
thanksgiving. Since then each president …………… ISSUE
a Thanksgiving Day proclamation, usually designating
the fourth Thursday of each November as the holiday.
For a more detailed history of Thanksgiving around
the world visit The History of Thanksgiving and the Celebrations
you can also learn about Thanksgiving ……………. CELEBRATE
in Canada in October.
Evaluation
Research and sharing of information. (Task 1)
Finds and shares little information with classmates - 2 points
Finds and shares some information with classmates - 3 points
Finds and shares important information needed to accomplish the task - 4 points
Finds and shares a lot of of important information to accomplish the task adding complementary details - 5 points
Grammatical and lexical knowledge. (Task 3, 5)
Does less than the half of words with rude mistakes - 2 points
Does a half of the task with little mistakes - 3 points
Does more than the half of the task with correct spelling - 4 points
Does all words with correct spelling - 5 points
Cooperation. (Task 4)
Rarely takes part in group discussions, shares very few ideas and does not respect others' opinions - 2 points
Occasionally takes part in group discussions, shares some ideas and respects others' opinions to a limited degree - 3 points
Takes an active part in group discussions, shares ideas most of the time, and respects others' opinions - 4 points
Takes the initiative in group discussions, shares ideas and encourages others to do the same, respects others' opinion - 5 points
Creativity and accuracy. (Task 2)
Draws without effort and distracts other children - 2 points
Draws without interest and have no ideas about the choice - 3 points
Draws well and shares ideas about the pictures - 4 points
Draws accurate and can explain the choice to the classmates - 5 points
Time management and focus on task. (All the tasks)
Wastes his or her time and focuses very little on the task - 2 points
Does not make good use of time and is often distracted from the task - 3 points
Manages time well and generally focuses on the task - 4 points
Manages time very efficiently and focuses on the task - 5 points
Teacher Page
Данный Web-Quest предназначен для учеников среднего (9 класс, углубленное изучение ИЯ) и старшего звена (10 класс, базовая программа изучения ИЯ). Учащиеся научатся осуществлять информационный поиск, структурировать найденную информацию, проводить ее анализ, улучшат навык использования средств ИКТ.
Цель:
Расширить общекультурный кругозор учащихся посредством знакомства их с различными источниками информации.
Задачи:
- Формирование осознанного отношения к культуре США, уважение и понимание значимости культур других стран.
- Формирование нравственных ценностей учащихся о значении истории в нашей жизни и необходимости ее знания.