Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
Which subject | English as second |
What topic | Holidays |
What length (min) | 30 |
What age group | Doesn't matter |
Class size | 20 |
What curriculum | |
Include full script | |
Check previous homework | |
Ask some students to presents their homework | |
Add a physical break | |
Add group activities | |
Include homework | |
Show correct answers | |
Prepare slides | |
Number of slides | 5 |
Create fill-in cards for students | |
Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Any age group
English as Second Language
Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
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1 | Introduction | 3 mins | Greet the class, introduce the topic (Holidays), and explain the objectives of the lesson. |
2 | Vocabulary | 7 mins | Use the whiteboard and markers to teach new holiday-related vocabulary. Write each new word on the board and ask students to repeat it. Mention the meaning of each word and use it in a sentence. |
3 | Filling Out Cards | 7 mins | Provide printable cards and give students time to fill them out with their favorite holiday traditions. Remind students to use the new vocabulary words. |
4 | Group Discussion | 5 mins | Ask students to form groups of four and share their completed cards with their group members. Encourage them to discuss similarities and differences in their traditions. |
5 | Sharing Traditions | 5 mins | Ask each group to share one or two traditions they discussed in their group. |
6 | World Holidays | 5 mins | Display a list of holidays celebrated around the world. Choose a few holidays and explain how they are celebrated in different regions. |
7 | Homework | 3 mins | Assign homework to write a short paragraph about a holiday they would like to learn more about. Collect the homework without asking any students to present it. |
8 | Conclusion | 2 mins | Summarize the lesson and ask if students have any questions or concerns. Thank them for their participation. |
Welcome everyone to English class. Today we will be discussing our favorite holiday traditions. Our main objectives for this lesson are to describe our favorite holiday traditions, identify different holidays celebrated around the world, and use new holiday vocabulary in context.
Let's begin by learning some new holiday-related vocabulary. Please repeat after me:
These are all holiday-related words that you might see or hear during the holiday season. Can anyone give me an example of how we can use the word "festive" in a sentence?
Now that we know some new vocabulary, let's move on to filling out these cards. Use your markers to fill out the cards with your favorite holiday traditions. Remember to use the new vocabulary words in your cards.
Now that you've filled out your cards, please find three other students and share each other's cards. Discuss any similarities or differences that you notice.
Now let's take turns sharing what our groups discussed. Who would like to start?
Let's take a moment to learn about some holidays celebrated around the world. Here are a few examples: Diwali is celebrated in India and other South Asian countries. It's a five-day festival of lights that represents the victory of good over evil. Another holiday is Hanukkah which is celebrated by Jewish people around the world. This is an eight-day celebration that includes lighting candles on a menorah and playing dreidel games.
Before we end class today, I would like to assign some homework. Please write a short paragraph about a holiday you would like to learn more about. Make sure to submit your homework when it's done.
That's it for class today, everyone. Thank you for participating and learning with me today. Remember to practice the new vocabulary words we learned and we'll see you all next time.
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|1|{Image: A picture of a Christmas tree}|English Class: Favorite Holiday Traditions|
|2|{Image: A picture of holiday-related vocabulary words}|Vocabulary|
||- Festive
- Ornament
- Reindeer
- Dreidel
- Menorah
- Santa Claus
- Stocking
- Mistletoe
- Opportunities to use the new words|
|3|{Image: Blank cards with holiday-related questions written on them}|Filling Out Cards|
|4|{Image: A group of students discussing together}|Group Discussion|
|5|{Image: Pictures of international holiday celebrations}|Sharing Traditions|
||- Diwali
- Hanukkah
- Any other celebrations talked about|
|6|{Image: A stack of books and a pencil}|Homework|
||- Write a short paragraph about a holiday you would like to learn more about
- Submit your homework when it's done|
|7|{Image: A group of students waving goodbye}|Conclusion|
||- Thank you for participating and learning with us today
- Practice the new vocabulary words we learned
- See you next time|
| --- | --- | | What is the objective of the lesson? | | | Can you name some holiday-related vocabulary words that we learned today? | | | How can we use the word "festive" in a sentence? | | | What is the next activity we will be doing? | | | How many days is Diwali celebrated for? | | | What is the homework assignment? | |