New Year's Lesson 2026 Final

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo, mavo, havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 1-6

Welcome back!

Lesson schedule

- Warming-up (catching up)

- Watching video on the history of New Year's Eve

- Speaking in pairs

- Writing assignment on New Year's resolutions

- End of class

After today's class,

I know what a New Year's resolution is.

I know more about the history of the New Year.

I know how to write a New Year's resolution and can write a short text in English about what my ideal 2026 will look like.

Describe the highlight of your winter holiday.

What is a
New Year's resolution?

00:21

New Year was always celebrated on January 1

1. True
2. False

00:36

Ceasar's calendar looked at the position of the...

00:53

In the Middle Ages they celebrated New Years

1. on March 1st
2. on January 1st
3. at different times
4. They didn't

01:26

How long does Chinese New Year last?

01:35

How many grapes do people eat on New Years in Spain?

1. one
2. twelve
3. one hundred and twelve
4. twelve hundred

02:12

Where do New Yorkers come together on NYE?

Did you make any New Year's Resolutions this year?
If yes, what are they?
If you haven't thought about it yet, try to list three of them right now.

What is your New Year's resolution concerning school?

SPEAKING in pairs

1. What did you think of 2025? What was the most important thing that happened to you? What was the most enjoyable?

2. What is your New Year's resolution and why?

3. What helps you stick to your New Year's resolution? 

4. What would you have liked to achieve by the end of 2026? 

        Could you give each other feedback and tips?

Pair activity

•  What: Share your New Year's resolutions for 2026

Write down what you hear from your peers in English. Afterwards, you will be asked to tell about the resolutions of your peers.

• How: In pairs
• Time: 2 minutes

New Year's Resolutions

Final assignment- NYR

Write a text of approximately 150 - 200 words about your New Year’s resolutions for 2025. Answer the following questions in your text:

1) What are your resolutions for this year? Think about areas such as school, family, friendships, hobbies, health, or personal growth.

2) Why are these resolutions important to you? Explain what you hope to achieve or wish to improve your these goals.

3) How will you work towards these resolutions? Share specific actions (steps) you plan to take?

4) What challenges might you face, and how will you overcome them?

Disclaimer: Make sure to use proper grammar, punctuation, and paragraph structure. Be creative and honest! Hand it in at the end of the lesson. No ChatGPT allowed.

Sample text - My New Year’s Resolutions for 2026

This year, I have three New Year’s resolutions. I want to be healthier, spend more time with my family, and do better at work.

Firstly, I want to be healthier. Last year, I ate too much junk food and didn’t exercise much. In 2026, I will eat more fruits and vegetables and go to the gym more often. This will help me feel stronger and happier.

Secondly, I want to spend more time with my family. Coming year, I will (hopefully) spend more time with the people who are dearest to me.

Finally, I want to do better at work. Sometimes, I wait too long to take action, but I wish to improve that. I wish to become more attentive, social, supportive, creative and decisive in 2026.

It will be hard to follow my resolutions every day, but I will try my best. I know these changes will make 2026 a great year for me!

Final assignment- NYR

Write a text of approximately 150 - 200 words about your New Year’s resolutions for 2025. Answer the following questions in your text:

1) What are your resolutions for this year? Think about areas such as school, family, friendships, hobbies, health, or personal growth.

2) Why are these resolutions important to you? Explain what you hope to achieve or wish to improve your these goals.

3) How will you work towards these resolutions? Share specific actions (steps) you plan to take?

4) What challenges might you face, and how will you overcome them?

Disclaimer: Make sure to use proper grammar, punctuation, and paragraph structure. Be creative and honest! Hand it in at the end of the lesson. No ChatGPT allowed.