7 - TOPIC PRESENTATION - THANKSGIVING: PAST and PRESENT

This is an example on how to present a TOPIC.
Don't forget to write questions you want to answer. Use all 5 wh- questions and how questions. If you mention other topics in your MAIN TOPIC be prepared to talk about them.

A Thanksgiving Day Recipe:  Pumpkin Pie

crust               mix                minutes             cinnamon            bake                stir

Ingredients: 2 pie crusts

Filling: ½ cup sugar ½ cup light brown sugar 1 tbsp. flour 1 tsp. ________________ 1 tsp. ginger ½ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. nutmeg

1 egg, lightly beaten 2 tbsp. butter 1 can (29 oz.) pumpkin 1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk ¼ cup milk 1 cup water (optional) Whipped cream, for garnish

Instructions:

___________ sugars, flour, bitters, spices in a large bowl. Stir in egg and then set aside. Melt butter in a large skillet over low heat. Add pumpkin, then simmer, stirring occasionally until purée thickens slightly, about ten __________. Gradually _________ hot pumpkin into sugar mix, then stir in evaporated milk, milk and one cup of water. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Then prepare crusts by preheating oven to 400°F (about 205°C). Pour half pumpkin filling into each __________. _________ until pumpkin is firm and crusts are golden brown, about one hour. Cool completely and serve. Garnish with whipped topping, if desired.