Project Name: How to Make a Pecan Pie Author: Elizabeth Haynes

Audience: English Language Learning students, some of whom are new to the United States.
Learning Goal: Students will learn about Thanksgiving.
Learning Objectives: Students will be able to describe the history of Thanksgiving. Students will create a pecan pie.

SLIDE 1

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A background picture of a Thanksgiving table with a holiday fruit bowl Narration:

centerpiece and a pecan pie. The title of the video is displayed - How to
Make a Pecan Pie: An Instructional Video About One of Thanksgiving’s Hi, This is Mrs. Haynes, and today I’m going to teach you
Most Appreciated Pies. how to make a pecan pie.

Also, since some of you have recently moved to the United

States, I’m going to also teach you a bit about the
Thanksgiving Holiday that this pie is often a part of.

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Project Name: How to Make a Pecan Pie Author: Elizabeth Haynes

SLIDE 2

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A Thanksgiving table background with a centerpiece fruit bowl filled with
holiday pears. The title reads: What is Thanksgiving? The additional
bulleted text reads:
• A holiday in the United States.
• The last Thursday in November.
• The first Thanksgiving occurred in 1621 when the Wampanoag
Native Americans and New European Settlers celebrated the
harvest.
• Native Americans lived in the Americas before European Settlers
arrived.
• European Settlers forced many Native Americans from their land
and Diminished their culture.
• Today, some Native Americans Celebrate Thanksgiving while
others mourn.
• Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving an annual national holiday
in 1863.
Narration:
So, What is Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving is a holiday in the United States that is
celebrated on the last Thursday of every November.
The first Thanksgiving occurred in 1621 when the
Wampanoag Native Americans and New European Settlers
celebrated the Settlers’ first harvest.
Now, Native Americans had lived in North America long
before the European Settlers arrived, and the history
between the two groups is a sad one. There were many
battles, and European Settlers forced Native Americans to
leave their lands and their culture.
Today, some Native Americans celebrate Thanksgiving
while others mourn.
In 1863, Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a National
Holiday.

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Project Name: How to Make a Pecan Pie Author: Elizabeth Haynes
SLIDE 3
Visual Description:
A background of a Thanksgiving table with tablecloth. The title says:
Today…
The additional text says:
• People travel for miles
• Days are spent cooking traditional Thanksgiving foods.
• Many families incorporate traditions from other countries
• Pies are a traditional Thanksgiving dessert.
There are images of the above mentioned Thanksgiving foods: Squash,
potatoes, a turkey, pierogies, cranberries, pies, and a plate full of
prepared food.
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Description of Audio
Narration:
Today people travel for miles to celebrate with loved ones.
They spend the days leading up to Thanksgiving cooking
traditional Thanksgiving foods such as Turkey, Stuffing,
Mashed Potatoes, Squash, and Cranberry Sauce. Many
families have incorporated their own traditional foods into
their Thanksgiving celebrations. They use their traditional
spices, and foods such as spring rolls, beans and rice, and
pierogies. Pies such as pumpkin pie, apple pie, and pecan
pie are traditional Thanksgiving desserts.
Miscellaneous Notes go here.
Project Name: How to Make a Pecan Pie Author: Elizabeth Haynes

SLIDE 4

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A background of a Thanksgiving table with a tablecloth. Narration:

The title says: Pecan Pie – A Traditional Thanksgiving Pie

So let’s get to know Pecan Pie.
The body text says:
• First made in the 1800’s Pecan nuts are native to North America, and pecan pies
• Popularized by a corn syrup brand in 1921 were first known to be made in the 1800’s. They were
popularized when a brand of corn syrup placed a pecan pie
recipe on the side of their bottles in 1921. Today, they are a
traditional Thanksgiving dessert in many households.

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Project Name: How to Make a Pecan Pie Author: Elizabeth Haynes

SLIDE 5

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A background of a Thanksgiving table with a tablecloth. There is a picture Narration:

of the ingredients detailed in the text, as well as an image of an unbaked
pie shell, also in the ingredient list. Now it’s your turn. For this assignment, you are going to
bake a pecan pie that is often baked at Thanksgiving in my
The title says: Step 1: Gather Ingredients family. Your first step in making the pie, is to gather the
The text says: ingredients. You will need 1 cup light brown sugar, ½ cup
For my family’s pecan pie, you will need: granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 cup chopped pecans, ½
• 1 cup light brown sugar cup melted butter, 2 Tbsp. milk, 1 Tbsp. flour, 1 ½ tsp.
• ½ cup granulated sugar vanilla, 1 cup pecan halves, and 1 9-inch unbaked pie shell.
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• ½ cup butter melted
• 2 Tbsp. milk
• 1 Tbsp. flour
• 1 ½ tsp. vanilla
• 1 cup pecan halves
• 1 9-inch unbaked pie shell

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SLIDE 6

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The background is a Thanksgiving table with a tablecloth. Narration:

There are two images: One shows the eggs and sugars in the bowl. The Before you mix the ingredients, you’ll need to turn your
second images shows the ingredients after they have been mixed oven on to 325 degrees so that it will have a chance to heat
together. up while you are assembling the pie.

The title says: Step 2: Mix Sugars & Eggs Then, go ahead and grab a big bowl. In it place the brown
sugar, granulated sugar, and two eggs. Give the ingredients
The bulleted text says: a good stir until they are blended together.
• Preheat oven to 325 degrees
• Mix the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and the 2 eggs in a large
bowl.

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Project Name: How to Make a Pecan Pie Author: Elizabeth Haynes

SLIDE 7

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The background is a Thanksgiving table with a tablecloth. Narration:

There are 3 images: The first shows the additional ingredients in the bowl
with the creamed sugars and eggs. The second image shows the batter Next it is time to add the rest of the ingredients. Place the
mixed together. The third image shows the batter poured into the pie chopped pecans, milk, melted butter, flour, and vanilla into
shell with the pecan halves on top. the bowl with the creamed eggs and sugars. Mix them all
together.
The title says: Step 3: Add other Ingredients.
The bulleted text says: Pour this batter into the pie shell, and sprinkle the pecan
• Add the chopped pecans, milk, melted butter, flour, and vanilla to halves on top.
the bowl.
• Mix all ingredients together.
• Pour into the unbaked pie shell and layer the pecan halves on top.

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Project Name: How to Make a Pecan Pie Author: Elizabeth Haynes

SLIDE 8

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The background is a Thanksgiving Table with a tablecloth. There are two
images: One of a finished pecan pie. The other of a bowl of whipped Narration:
cream.
Then, place the pie in the oven on the middle rack. Clean
The title says: Step 4: Bake & Enjoy! the kitchen, sit back and relax, perhaps read a little of your
favorite book. After 50 minutes, check on the pie to see if it
The bulleted text says: is done. If you gently wiggle the pie, it should only shake a
• Bake the pie for 50 minutes, until almost completely set in the tiny bit in the center. If this is the case – it is done! Remove
middle. it from the oven, let it cool completely, and when you are
• Cool completely. ready, slice it and serve it with whipped cream or vanilla ice
• Serve at room temperature with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
cream.
• Enjoy! Send me photo of your finished pie, and Enjoy!

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Project Name: How to Make a Pecan Pie Author: Elizabeth Haynes

SLIDE 9

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The background is a Thanksgiving table with a tablecloth. Narration:

The title says: References None

The text below lists the one reference consulted when writing a brief
history of Thanksgiving. It is:

Heiligman, D. (2006). Celebrate Thanksgiving: With turkey, family, and

counting blessings. National Geographic Society.

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