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Publisher
British Council
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Grade
6th - Higher Ed
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr 30 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2013
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Christmas

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Pupils learn more vocabulary and English language by taking a close look at the words Happy Christmas and working in groups to see how many words they can make of the letters. Scholars then take a quiz to test their knowledge about Christmas around the world. To finish, individuals read a text about Christmas in the UK and poems relating to the holiday. 

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Concepts

christmas, family vocabulary, speaking skills, american english

Instructional Ideas

  • Discuss how certain words are associated with specific events (eggnog, elf, jolly, mistletoe, etc.)

Classroom Considerations

  • Suggest using Christmas cards or pictures to spark interest
  • Designed for English learners

Pros

  • Introduces vocabulary in everyday life
  • Includes a variety of activities pertaining to words

Cons

  • None

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