Understanding Thanksgiving Idioms and Activities

Understanding Thanksgiving Idioms and Activities

Assessment

Interactive Video

English, Social Studies, History

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial introduces ESL students to a unit called 'Let's Talk Turkey', focusing on Thanksgiving history and idioms. Students will watch a video about the first Thanksgiving, comparing Native American and Pilgrim lifestyles using a Venn diagram. The idiom 'Let's Talk Turkey' is explored, highlighting its evolution from historical to modern meanings. The tutorial also covers the use of 'turkey' as a term for foolish behavior.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the 'Let's Talk Turkey' unit for ESL students?

Learning about Thanksgiving and idioms

Studying the history of England

Practicing math problems

Exploring different cultures

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are students instructed to do with the Venn diagram during the video activity?

Write a story about the Mayflower

List their favorite Thanksgiving foods

Draw a picture of a turkey

Compare the characteristics of Native Americans and Pilgrims

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the idiom 'Let's Talk Turkey' mean in modern usage?

To talk about birds

To discuss holiday plans

To prepare a turkey meal

To have a serious and honest conversation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has the meaning of 'Let's Talk Turkey' changed over time?

It was a term for a type of dance

It was always used to describe a Thanksgiving meal

It has evolved from a different meaning used by Pilgrims and Native Americans

It originally meant to discuss hunting strategies

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what context is the word 'turkey' used to describe a person?

When someone is studying hard

When someone is traveling

When someone is cooking a meal

When someone is being silly or not working