October 11th is Thanksgiving

October 11th is Thanksgiving Day in Canada. From all of us at LU, we wish you and your family a very happy thanksgiving.

Download this fun Wordsearch with a Thanksgiving theme.

If you are interested in reading more about Thanksgiving, it’s history and traditions, here is a link to a reading comprehension activity for more advanced readers:

http://www.learnenglish-online.com/reading/thanksgiving.html

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If you aren’t sure how to cook that traditional thanksgiving Turkey, why not read this article in the West Coast Reader:

Harvest time is the right time for giving thanks

Or if eating turkey is not your thing and you’re looking for a Thanksgiving story to share with your children or grandchildren, Turkey Trouble is a fun place to start.

The Storyline Online YouTube channel has lots more to choose from. A great way to spend time with your children.

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