1. The First Thanksgiving Meal

2. History November 1621- The first corn harvest proved successful so Gov. William Bradford organized a celebratory feast that lasted 3 days. November 1621- The first corn harvest proved successful so Gov. William Bradford organized a celebratory feast that lasted 3 days. Pilgrim chronicler Edward Winslow wrote in his journal that Gov. Bradford send 4 men on a “fowling” mission and the Wampanoag guests arrived to the feast with 5 deer. Pilgrim chronicler Edward Winslow wrote in his journal that Gov. Bradford send 4 men on a “fowling” mission and the Wampanoag guests arrived to the feast with 5 deer. November 1623- The second celebration was a religious fast. November 1623- The second celebration was a religious fast.

3. Foods… then and now Then… Then… Venison Venison Wild fowl Wild fowl Cornbread Cornbread Pudding Pudding Corn Corn Onions Onions Nuts Nuts Dried berries and beans Dried berries and beans Now… Turkey Stuffing Mashed potatoes Cranberry sauce Pumpkin pie

4. Assignment Write a script for an invitation, inviting someone to join you for a Thanksgiving meal. Write a script for an invitation, inviting someone to join you for a Thanksgiving meal. Chose either the “traditional” food or a meal from the original celebration. Chose either the “traditional” food or a meal from the original celebration. Include in your invitation the foods you will be having. Include in your invitation the foods you will be having. After writing your script, go to the computer and record a podcast, edit it, and upload it to the class’ podbean account, and then upload it to the class’ wiki. After writing your script, go to the computer and record a podcast, edit it, and upload it to the class’ podbean account, and then upload it to the class’ wiki.

5. EXAMPLE… Ms. W: You are invited to join my family and I for a traditional Thanksgiving meal. You might be wondering what we will be serving… Ms. W: You are invited to join my family and I for a traditional Thanksgiving meal. You might be wondering what we will be serving… Nayelly: We will be enjoying turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, noodles, green beans, corn, and fresh rolls. Nayelly: We will be enjoying turkey, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, noodles, green beans, corn, and fresh rolls. Ms. W: Don’t forget about dessert! We will have pumpkin pie, chocolate pie, and cheesecake! Ms. W: Don’t forget about dessert! We will have pumpkin pie, chocolate pie, and cheesecake! Nayelly: After dinner, feel free to just sit back and relax while we watch the annual football game. Nayelly: After dinner, feel free to just sit back and relax while we watch the annual football game. Ms. W: If you have any questions feel free to contact me via my wiki. Ms. W: If you have any questions feel free to contact me via my wiki. Nayelly and Ms. W: WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!! Nayelly and Ms. W: WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!