Vocabulary Sneak-Peek

Below are words you will read in the article about the American holiday, Thanksgiving. Each word has a sound clip to help you learn to pronounce each word. At the bottom of the screen is a link to continue the lesson.

Word Pronunciation Definition
Thanksgiving
(thanks+giving) the name of the holiday Americans observe to remember all the things they are happy for in their lives.
Turkey A bird usually eaten on Thanksgiving. Turkeys are wild and domestic (raised on farms) in America.
Tradition Something that always happens on a certain day and/or at a certain time. Examples: eating birthday cake on your birthday, reading a story before going to sleep.
Celebration A happy event, like a party.
Prepare To make or cook something.
Wishbone A small bone from a turkey.
Pie A baked dish usually filled with fruit, like apples or cherries.
Feast A big meal with lots of food.

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