1. By the end of this lesson you will be able to: Understand Chinese lunar calendar and the concept of tradition. Identify and describe traditional family activities of Chinese New Year celebration. Compare the Chinese New Year with the traditional American holiday of Christmas.

2. Brainstorming: Where is China located? China 中国 Why is called Lunar New Year? moon 月亮 How to determine the 1 st day of lunar new year?

3. Prior Knowledge: What you already know ? ---- Small group discuss 2 min’ 1.Before New Year… 2.New Year’s eve… 3.During New Year’s celebration… --- Whole group share 3 min’

4. What is your understanding of tradition? Before

6. New Year’s Eve 年夜饭 nián yè fàn 鱼 yú 饺子 jiǎo zi 年糕 nián gāo

7. During 红包 hóng bāo

8. During 舞龙 wǔ lóng 舞狮 wǔ shī

9. During 放鞭炮 ，放烟火 fàng biān pào, fàng yān huo

10. Compare and Contrast Chinese New Year Christmas For example: color, gift, food

11. What I have learned today? --- small groups True or False: 1.Chinese New Year starts on Jan. 1 st. 2.Chinese New Year is a family gathering time. 3.Family stay up late on the New Year’s eve. 4.Kids receive red envelop with candy in it. 5.Traditional activities include lion dance, dragon dance, firecrackers, and fireworks. 6.Traditional food includes fish.