In this ESL lesson plan for adults and teens, students watch a short video about Lunar New Year celebrations and its traditions, as well as what some of the traditions symbolize. It includes discussion questions and conversation activities about Lunar New Year and traditions. Students also learn some important vocabulary terms from the video. The post-viewing section includes follow-up discussion activities and an activity on vocabulary context usage. The grammar sections feature the usage of the present simple for traditions, as well as 'there is... / there are...' . There are additional traditions tasks and a quiz & review section included.
Video Description
Give your early learners background knowledge on Lunar New Year with this free video from Scholastic News. Your students will learn about this special holiday’s traditions from getting a haircut to celebrations on the streets!
Lesson Activities
Speaking:
Lunar New Year, Traditions, Symbolism
Viewing:
Traditions Sequencing, Symbolism, Short Answers
Vocabulary:
Images, Foods
Grammar:
Present Simple (for traditions), There is... / There are...
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