Lesson Plan: New Year's Traditions Around the World

Grade: 9

Subject: English + Cultural Studies (CLIL)

Lesson Duration: 45 minutes

Objectives:

-  Develop students' reading, speaking, and listening skills.

-  Expand cultural awareness of New Year's traditions worldwide.

-  Enhance students' ability to compare and analyze traditions using English.

Lesson Structure:

1. Warm-up (5 minutes)

Activity: Brainstorming & Discussion

Ask students: How do people celebrate New Year in your country? Write key words on the board.

Show pictures of New Year celebrations worldwide.

2. Presentation (10 minutes)

Activity: Reading & Vocabulary

Distribute a short text about New Year's traditions in different countries. Highlight key vocabulary (e.g., fireworks, countdown, midnight, tradition, celebration).

3. Practice (15 minutes)

Activity: Listening & Matching

Play a short video or audio about different New Year traditions. Students match traditions with corresponding countries.

Activity: Compare and Contrast

In pairs, students compare one foreign tradition with their country's celebration. Use phrases: In (country), people usually..., Unlike in (country), in our country....

4. Production (10 minutes)

Activity: Mini-Presentations

In small groups, students prepare a short presentation about a chosen country's New Year tradition.

Present to the class.

5. Wrap-up (5 minutes)

Activity: Reflection & Quiz

Quick quiz: True/False statements about the traditions learned. Reflection: Which tradition surprised you the most?

Materials:

-  Handouts with reading text

-  PowerPoint slides with images

-  Video/audio material

-  Quiz sheets