Celebrations
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LessonCelebrations: Christmas Cracker Quiz
In this lesson and Christmas quiz, students read about the history of a great British tradition—the Christmas cracker!
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LessonCelebrations: Inti Raymi—The festival of the sun
In this lesson, available at two levels, students read texts about the historical festival of Inti Raymi in modern day South America.
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LessonCelebrations: Cinco de Mayo
In this lesson, available at two levels, students read a text about Cinco de Mayo and create a multiple-choice quiz for others to do.
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LessonCelebrations: Coming Of Age
In this lesson, available at two levels, students read and discuss four short texts about four different coming-of-age celebrations worldwide.
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LessonCelebrations: Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Day)
In this lesson, available at two levels, students read a text about Shrove Tuesday, complete a short survey and practise talking about survey results and preferences.
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LessonCelebrations: Groundhog Day
In this lesson, students read a text about the American celebration of Groundhog Day, looking at the language involved.
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LessonCelebrations: Kwanzaa
In this lesson, students learn about celebrating Kwanzaa, its principles, and symbols.
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LessonCelebrations: Advent
In this lesson, available at two levels, students learn about celebrating Advent in Germany.
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LessonCelebrations: Diwali
In this lesson, students will learn about the festival of Diwali and design an informational poster.
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Celebrations: New baby
In this lesson, offered at two levels, students learn about messages of celebration on the birth of a baby.
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Celebrations: Wedding anniversaries
In this lesson, offered at two levels, students read about and discuss wedding anniversaries.
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Celebrations: Dragon Boat Festival
In this lesson, offered at two levels, students read an article about the Dragon Boat Festival.
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Celebrations: Prom night
In this lesson, offered at two levels, students will read a text and analyse language related to prom night.
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Celebrations: Vesak Day
In this lesson, offered at two levels, students will read a text and analyse language related to Vesak day.
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Celebrations: Krampusnacht
In this lesson, students will read a text and analyse language related to Krampusnacht.
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LessonCelebrations: Hanukkah
In this lesson, students will read facts and learn about Hanukkah and portmanteau words.
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LessonCelebrations: Eid al-Fitr
Discover with your students Eid al-Fitr, the ‘festival of breaking the fast’, which commemorates the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
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LessonCelebrations: International Workers’ Day
In this lesson, students will read and discuss facts about International Workers’ Day.
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LessonCelebrations: Holi
In this lesson, students will read, discuss and respond to facts about Holi.
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LessonCelebrations: Christmas songs
Get your students’ Christmas spirits up with this set of popular Christmas carols to sing in the classroom.