Christmas - speaking & writing activities

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 3

Welcome!

Christmas

The story of Mog tells us:

1. That keeping a cat is bad.
2. x-mas lights are dangerous.
3. It makes you happy to help others
4. Don't help your neighbours

Why did the fireman say Mog has saved the day

Student A

• Did you believe in Santa Claus when you were a child?
• Do you ever feel stressed during Christmas season?  Why (not)?
• Do you usually buy presents at Christmas? If you do, who for?
• How did you spend last New Year’s Eve?

• Student B
• What does Christmas mean to you?What do you usually do on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?
  
• What do you dislike about Christmas?
  
• Do you have any New Year’s Eve traditions? If not, are you aware of any in your country?
  

Student A: These pictures show different ways I’d like you to compare and contrast the pictures are feeling and why.

of spending December 25th, Christmas day. 

and say how you think the people in the photos 

Student B: These pictures show different ways compare and contrast the pictures and say how

of spending New Year’s Eve. I’d like you to 

you like to spend New Year’s Eve.

You and your partner have decided to buy a Christmas present for your English teacher.

I'm going to give you some pictures with possible presents.

Compare the various options and decide on the most appropriate one.

Which gift do you think is the most appropriate to give to your teacher?

Writing

1. Find your

Christmas Elf name.

2. Write a story around your life as an elf.

OR write a letter to Santa

Since you've been so well behaved this year, you've decided to write a letter to Santa Claus this Christmas and ask him for that present that you really want. Make sure to tell him what the present is, why you deserve it, and don't forget to apologize for that one bad thing that you did this year. Also, you might want to give Old Saint Nick a diet tip, as he seems a little overweight..

write your letter to Santa