Oktoberfest

High school (ages 12+)
Holidays & Celebrations

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/oktoberfest

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is Oktoberfest known for?Generates hundreds of millions of euros annually for Munich and Bavaria
2. What is the festival classification?World's largest Volksfest (folk festival) and beer festival
3. What is the geographic location?Munich, Bavaria, Germany, held on the Theresienwiese fairgrounds
4. Why does Oktoberfest start in September instead of October?It was moved to mid‑September so the weather is nicer and more people can come.
5. How many people visit Oktoberfest each year?About seven million people come, which is like the population of a big city.

Volksfest: A traditional German public festival characterized by amusement rides, food stalls, and entertainment.
Bavarian: Pertaining to Bavaria, a historic and culturally rich state in southern Germany.
Theresienwiese: The expansive public grounds in Munich, Germany, specifically designated for hosting Oktoberfest.
Lederhosen: Traditional leather shorts or breeches, a distinctive element of Bavarian male attire.