Please, watch the slides in the Power Presentation above to read the instructions for all the activities in this unit
UNIT TASK: Holiday & Traditions –
The objective is to describe the traditions about a particular holiday in a particular country (Different from Colombia)
Lesson 1: Holiday Search
Search information about a holiday in a country you’re interested in (See links below). Suggested sources to find information about festivals and celebrations:
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- Take a snapshot and share in class the holiday you selected
Lesson 2: Thanksgiving
Objective: To learn about the history and meaning of one of the most important holiday in the US
Thanksgiving Day is a national holiday celebrated primarily in the United States and Canada. Watch the following video about it:
Please, answer the following questions:
- What kind of holiday is it? When is it? What and how do people celebrate?
- Take a snapshot and share in class main ideas
Lesson 3: Concept Map
Objective: To organize information about your selected holiday
- Make a mind map in regards to the history and the customs and traditions related to your selected holiday
Note: Suggested links for your mind mapping:
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- Take a snapshot and share the concept map you selected to explain potential benefit
Lesson 4: Presentation: Holidays and Traditions
Objective: To share briefly your holiday (concept map)
Autonomous Action for Significant Progress
Listening 
- Intermediate
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Pronunciation
| Phonetics Focus | The Sounds of American English | Interactive Phonemic Chart |
| Pronunciation Practice | Many Things | IPA Pronunciation |
Minimal Pairs:
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Holidays
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