Christmas story, taboo game and quiz

Christmas 2020
Christmas Story
Taboo game and Christmas Quiz
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Christmas 2020
Christmas Story
Taboo game and Christmas Quiz

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Goals
You know how to develop creative writing skills and use vocabulary related to the holiday season to compose an engaging and festive Christmas story.

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Today's Lesson
  1. You are going to write a a short Christmas story (Be as creative as possible)  35 min
  2. Present your story 15 min 
  3. Christmas taboo game 20 min 
  4. Christmas quiz 10 min 

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Share your favorite holiday tradition or memory.

Slide 4 - Open question

Assignment: Christmas Story Writing
Instructions:

Theme: Your task is to write a short story with a Christmas theme. Feel free to let your imagination soar, and infuse the story with the spirit of the holiday season.
Length: Aim for a story length of approximately 200 words. 
Elements to Include: Setting: Establish a vivid and descriptive setting that reflects the holiday season.
Characters: Introduce characters that play a central role in your Christmas story. Develop them with details that make them relatable and interesting.
Plot: Create a plot that revolves around a holiday event, tradition, or theme. Ensure that there is a clear beginning, middle, and end to your story.

timer
30:00

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Present your story in two minutes
timer
15:00

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Christmas taboo game
1. Split into groups of four.
2. One person picks a card. This person gives the clues to the people on THEIR OWN team who try to guess the “taboo word”
3. If you guess the taboo word you get a point. 
Now a new person on your team will pick a card as the rest guesses. You may not use the word given on the card
The person with the most points wins





timer
20:00

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What is the traditional color of
Santa's suit?
A
Yellow
B
Blue
C
Red
D
Green

Slide 9 - Quiz

What is the name of the famous ballet performed during Christmas?
A
Romeo and Juliet
B
Cinderella
C
Swan Lake
D
The Nutcracker

Slide 10 - Quiz

What percentage of resolutions made at the beginning of the year are forgotten by February?
A
10%
B
40%
C
60%
D
80%

Slide 11 - Quiz

In the movie 'Home Alone', which city does Kevin's family accidentally leave him in during Christmas vacation?
A
New York
B
Chicago
C
London
D
Los Angeles

Slide 12 - Quiz


What was the most popular YouTube channel of 2023
A
Mr. Beast
B
T-Series
C
PewDiePie
D
WWE

Slide 13 - Quiz

What is the traditional Christmas plant, often used in decorations, that is said to bring good luck?
A
Ivy
B
Holly
C
Mistletoe
D
Poinsettia

Slide 14 - Quiz

Which popular Christmas song begins with the lyrics 'You better watch out, you better not cry'?
A
Jingle Bells
B
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
C
All I Want for Christmas Is You
D
The Christmas Song

Slide 15 - Quiz

What is the character's name who tries to stop Christmas from coming by stealing all the Christmas presents and decorations from Whoville?
A
Frosty the Snowman
B
Santa Claus
C
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
D
The Grinch

Slide 16 - Quiz

In which country is the tradition of leaving a mince pie and a glass of sherry for Santa Claus?
A
Germany
B
Australia
C
United States
D
United Kingdom

Slide 17 - Quiz

When is New Year's Day celebrated in the Chinese calendar?
A
January 1st
B
March 20th
C
February 14th
D
According to the lunar calendar

Slide 18 - Quiz

What famous Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
A
Jingle Bells
B
Deck the Halls
C
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
D
Silent Night

Slide 19 - Quiz


How long is Chinese New Year?
A
1 day
B
3 days
C
12 days
D
15 days

Slide 20 - Quiz

In what country did the tradition of Christmas trees originate?
A
Germany
B
England
C
France
D
Italy

Slide 21 - Quiz

What year was the first recorded Christmas celebration?
A
25 BC
B
500 AD
C
336 AD
D
100 AD

Slide 22 - Quiz

Wat zijn jullie goede voornemens voor 2023?

Slide 23 - Open question

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