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Philanthropy in A Christmas Carol
Students explore philanthropy in literature. In this cross curriculum literacy and character development lesson, students read A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and note charitable acts described in the story. Students relate story...
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Christmas Cutting Fun
In this fine motor skills worksheet, students practice cutting along a dotted, straight line until they reach the picture of a Christmas symbol. On the second worksheet, students practice cutting on a jagged line. In the third worksheet,...
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Theme Analysis in A Christmas Carol
Why does Charles Dickens have Ebenezer go from scrooge to light-hearted and generous? From "Bah, humbug!" to "God Bless Us, Every One!" After rereading Dickens' preface to A Christmas Carol, learners analyze quotations from the tale that...
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Christmas in Other Countries: A Venn Diagramming Activity
Students diagram similarities and differences in Christmas celebrations around the world, and compare and contrast their celebration of Christmas with the celebrations of others.
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Smells Like Christmas, Exploring the Nose
Students discover that the sense of smell helps us to enjoy life and explore unsafe conditions. They smell Christmas by making gingerbread ornaments.
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Merry Christmas 2
In this ESL word and picture matching worksheet, students analyze 7 pictures of common Christmas symbols. Students match these pictures with the words that describe them.
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Civiballs Christmas
For the holiday season, timing is everything—and a Civiballs game is no exception! Learners use strategy, timing, and a little bit of computer-generated luck to solve each level of a game in which they cut chains to release ornaments...
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The Traditions of Christmas
For this holiday reading comprehension worksheet, students learn about 3 common Christmas traditions: wreaths, stockings, and decorated trees. Students read facts about each and answer questions.
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Poets of Christmas Past
Students consider the meanings of Christmas by reading an op-ed. As a class, they then create a sequel to the poem "A Visit from Saint Nicholas," in which "Mamma" tells a story about the history of Christmas.
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Borrowing from the Greek Debt
Use political cartoons to help your class understand the European Debt Crisis and visual symbolism. This analysis handout includes two cartoons depicting the crisis and prompts learners to consider possible symbols and allusions to best...
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Collage and Photomontage
Tenth graders discuss collage and photomontage techniques and artists, and how the art form can convey cultural or current issues. They research a collage artist, then design a topical or personally symbolic collage. Present their...
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The Christmas Tree
Learners recognize that the Christmas tree is one symbol of Christmas, then demonstrate their ability to identify symbols. They compare the lightstock (Christmas pyramid) with the Paradise tree and apply their knowledge about the history...
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Christmas Addition
In this holiday addition activity, 2nd graders color in pictures of holiday symbols and solve regrouping addition problems. There are twelve addition problems on each page with a different illustration to color. There are five different...
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Christmas Handprint Wreath and Other Holiday Hand Crafts
Learners trace their hands and use the prints to create Christmas wreaths. They explore the history and development of the symbolism behind the Christmas wreath.
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Figurative Language and Symbolism
High schoolers identify figurative language and symbolism in poetry as well as prose. In this literary elements activity, students read and discuss the role of symbolism in Yellow Man by Moonlight, A Christmas Carl, The House of Wings,...
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U.S. and Global Christmas Traditions
Sixth graders use Internet research to find out about holidays based on the winter solstice, Christmas, and Christmas traditions around the world. They create a PowerPoint presentation about what they learned.
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Christmas in the Philippines, Pasko Sa Aming Bayang Pilipinas
Middle schoolers examine the way in which Christmas traditions are celebrated in the Philippines. They investigate why Christmas is the most important festival while looking at the geography and history of the region.
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Celebration Symbols and Their Meaning
Students develop a symbol that represents something they wish to celebrate or include in a celebration of their choosing.
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3-D Multicultural Ornaments
Students create and color three-dimensional ornaments reflecting December's many cultural celebrations. They decide which symbol they wish to create as an ornament, draw or trace the outline of the symbol, and follow directions as they...
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Calendar: Holiday & Seasonal
Familiarize students with common holiday symbols and icons using this set of picture cards, which reviews everything from Thanksgiving cornucopias and pumpkin pie to Fourth of July fireworks and flags.
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Jesse Tree Symbols
In this Christmas activity activity, students cut out the 24 Jesse Tree symbols and use them to create ornaments for a Jesse Tree.
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Glitzy Garland
Pupils recognize that Christmas is celebrated with different customs and traditions in various cultures. They gather information about Christmas garlands and other holiday symbols and decorations. Afterward, they create an original...
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Christmas Matching
In this ESL Christmas vocabulary worksheet, students examine 7 pictures that depict Christmas symbols. Students match the pictures with the nouns that describe them
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Christmas
In this ESL word and picture matching worksheet, students analyze 7 pictures that depict Christmas symbols. Students match these to the words that describe them.
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