Unit 8: Celebrations Writing

Jumble words 1. Chsirtasm Christmas 2. Eavntelin Valentine 3. Dim-utaunm fvealist 4. Etcahesr’ yda 5. Wemon’s dya 6. Ett hayolid 7. Thignsgkavni 8. Estera Christmas Valentine Mid- Autumn Festival Teacher’s Day Women’s Day Tet Holiday Thanksgiving Easter

2. When does Christmas Day fall on? 4. How do people feel about Christmas?  They love Christmas because it’s the time when they can share peaceful moments with their family. 3. What are some popular activities at Christmas?  People often give presents and send Christmas cards with wishing “Merry Christmas” to each other… 2. When does Christmas Day fall on?  Christmas Day falls on 25th December. 1. What is the festival’s name?  It’s Christmas

Christmas is an annual holiday that marks the birth of Jesus Christmas is an annual holiday that marks the birth of Jesus. Christmas Day falls on December 25th. It is a holiday when people get together with family. People give presents to each other or send cards wishing each other a merry Christmas. At Christmas, people sing carols to get into Christmas spirit. As well, people decorate Christmas trees and put up light around the house. A common Christmas dinner is turkeys. There are a lot of baked goodies for the kids. People love Christmas because it is the time when they can share peaceful moments with their family. Sample

Christmas is an annual holiday that marks the birth of Jesus Christmas is an annual holiday that marks the birth of Jesus. Christmas Day falls on December 25th. It is a holiday when people get together with family. People give presents to each other or send cards wishing each other a merry Christmas. At Christmas, people sing carols to get into Christmas spirit. As well, people decorate Christmas trees and put up light around the house. A common Christmas dinner is turkeys. There are a lot of baked goodies for the kids. People love Christmas because it is the time when they can share peaceful moments with their family.

An outline for describing of a celebration. name of the festival: I like…most./ I’ll write about…/ …is the one I like best. time of the festival It is celebrated on../ It is held on…/It falls on../It takes place on…/It happens on… purpose of the festival It celebrates .../ It is the time when …. main activities of a festival On this day, people often do/ go/ visit….. your feeling about the festival. I like this day very much because….

Task 1: Read and answer the questions. Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the popular celebrations in Vietnam. This celebration falls on the 14th day of the 8th lunar month. It is the time when people celebrate the largest full moon in the year. Children wear masks, parade in the streets, have parties with special cakes and lots of fruits,...Almost of all children like this festival very much.

1. Where and when is Mid-Autumn Festival celebrated 1. Where and when is Mid-Autumn Festival celebrated?  In Vietnam on the 14th day of the 8th lunar month. 2. What is its main purpose?  People celebrate the largest full moon in the year. 3. What are its main activities?  Children wear masks, parade in the street, have parties with special cakes and lots of fruits, .... 4. Do you like this celebration?  Yes, I do/ No, I don’t.

Task 2: Brainstorming 1. Christmas 2. Teachers’ Day 3. Women’s Day CELEBRATION DATE PURPOSE ACTIVITIES 1. Christmas celebrate the birth of Christ decorate their homes, eat a large meal with pudding cake. 2. Teachers’ Day express their love and respect to the teachers. 3. Women’s Day ……………….. ………. between men and women. give flowers and gifts to women. 4. Independence Day ……………………………………. day of Vietnam. parade ..………… ………………….. historical places. 24th December give flowers and best wishes to their teacher 20th November celebrate the equality 8th March celebrate the independence in the streets , visit 2nd September

Task 3: Practice MERRY CHRISTMAS Christmas is one of the popular celebrations in Britain and in the world. This celebration falls on December 24th. It is the time when people celebrate the birth of Christ. People decorate their homes, eat a large meal with pudding cake.

HAPPY TEACHERS’ DAY Teacher’s Day is one of the popular celebrations in Vietnam. This celebration falls on November 20th. It is the time when students show their love and respect to the teachers. Students give flowers and best wishes to their teachers.

Women’s Day is one of the popular celebrations in Vietnam and in the world. This celebration falls on March 8th. It is the time when people celebrate the equality between men and women. Family members and friends give flowers and gifts to women. HAPPY WOMEN’S DAY

National Independence day National Independence Day is one of the popular celebrations in Vietnam. This celebration falls on September 2nd. It is the time when people celebrate the independence day of Vietnam. People parade in the street, visit historical places.

Let’s speak 1. Christmas 2. Teachers’ Day 3. Women’s Day CELEBRATION DATE PURPOSE ACTIVITIES 1. Christmas 24th December celebrate the birth of Christ decorate their homes, eat a large meal with pudding cake. 2. Teachers’ Day 20th November express their love and respect to the teachers. give flowers and best wishes to their teachers 3. Women’s Day 8th March celebrate the equality between men and women. give flowers and gifts to women. 4. Independence Day 2nd September Celebrate the independence day of Vietnam. parade in the streets, visit historical places.

Homework Write a description of Mid-autumn Festival - Prepare for “Language focus”

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