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World Book Day Lesson PlanWorld Book Day Lesson Plan
Publisher
British Council
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Grade
3rd - 6th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Year
2013
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World Book Day

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Scholars discover information about World Book Day. Working in pairs, learners read a text about the special day, and then write about their own favorite book. To finish, pupils complete worksheets and a crossword puzzle about World Book Day.

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Concepts

academic vocabulary, speaking skills, active listening

Instructional Ideas

  • Discuss your own favorite books with the class
  • Research the history of World Book Day and discuss its importance

Classroom Considerations

  • Best used close to World Book Day on April 23

Pros

  • Includes an answer key
  • Encourages interests in books

Cons

  • None

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