Comprehension - The Weird History of Pineapples - PowerPoint & Worksheet

Pineapples: fruit… pizza topping… status symbol?

From the moment Europeans found pineapples in the new world in the late 15th century they became a sensation. For the next three hundred years they were seen as an indicator of good taste and extreme wealth. They influenced everything from fashion to language to architecture.

After this lesson, your students will never look at pineapples the same way again.

The text is graded for B1/2 CEFR level readers, but with careful guidance should be suitable for those of a lower level. The text is accompanied by photos and illustrations.

There is a section at the beginning to introduce new vocabulary items and multiple choice and comprehension questions at the end.