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. 

Concepts

christmas, family vocabulary, speaking skills, american english

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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