Christmas lesson Santa University

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 1

RML open day - December

English Language Class

Today: 

Adjective name game + some Christmas-themed English language activities

Adjective: describes a noun

Alliteration: words starting with the same sound

What's your alliterative adjective name?

Can't think of an adjective? Click on this link and find one!

Lovely Lucy

Clever Kaoutar

Awesome Andrea

Funny Freek

Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer

Adjective name game!

joy

care about

inspiring

joyful

mood

keep alive

uplifting

cheer

uphold

cherish

spirits

festive

Look at the Santa job ad below and be ready to answer some questions about it!

What do you think the work day of the Santa
from the ad looks like? What does he/she do
in the morning, afternoon and evening?

Would you be good at this job?
Why would you or why
wouldn't you?

What do you think you would enjoy most at Santa University? Discuss in English with your neighbour and type down your answer.

Why do you think Santa is cherished in so many countries?

Have you or a member of your family ever dressed up as Santa? If so, give some details. If not, tell me if you would like to and why (not).

00:16

When does 'Santa University' take place?

1. summer
2. autumn
3. winter
4. spring

01:02

Based on the video, what is the most important quality a santa must have?

1. He must have a hardened character
2. He must not have a hard time being around kids
3. He must be cold-hearted
4. He must be kind-hearted

02:21

What is true for being a Santa?

1. It is not very different from any other job.
2. It doesn't take much effort.
3. It is a very demanding job with irregular hours.
4. None of these answers is true.

02:57

What is the motivation for these Santas to want to do this job?

What did you think of this class??

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Thank you!