Lesson Overview
Easter is a holiday celebrated by Christians all over the world. But what is Easter? Why are there celebrations all around the world for Easter? What is the importance of Easter? How will Easter be celebrated in the future? What is the cultural importance of these annual events?
This ESL lesson plan on Easter explores and tries to answer these questions and more! From the traditional Christian belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ to the various cultural celebrations that have developed over time, Easter is a holiday with deep roots and significance. Through learning about Easter, students can gain a deeper understanding of religious and cultural traditions, as well as the importance of community and connection.
This ESL class delves into the fascinating topic of Easter, sparking lively discussions and broadening students' understanding of the holiday. An engaging video provides a comprehensive overview of Easter's origins, traditions, and significance across different cultures. The language and concepts featured in the video are studied throughout the lesson plan, allowing students to expand their vocabulary and deepen their comprehension of this important holiday.
This ESL lesson plan on Easter follows a tight structure to ensure the necessary scaffolding is given to students, allowing them to progress and enjoy the class.
- Jokes.
- New words.
- Working with words.
- The history of Easter.
- Egg idioms.
- Discussion questions.
- Speaking game..
- Writing task.
Homework
As always with the adult lesson plans from ESL Pals, there is a detailed homework task so students can continue learning in their free time. The homework expands on the ideas learned in class, and provides further practice of all new words and grammar.
- Article.
- Comprehension task.
- Writing task.
