TEACHER'S RESOURCES

SPECIAL DAYSThe language development materials for the various special days can beused in the lessons preceding the festivities.Check the exercises before asking the children to complete themto ensure that the relevant language has been introduced.Page 77Ask the children to match and number the pictures.Get them to colour the pictures in the box.AnswersSt. Valentine’s Day (sometimes called Valentine’s Day)Heart – ErosEasterBunny (children’s name for a rabbit) – Easter EggHalloweenJack O’Lantern (made out of a pumpkin) – ghostChristmasSanta Claus (also known as Father Christmas) – Christmas treeSt. Patrick’s DayShamrock (symbol of Ireland) - leprechaunAll the new words will be repeated in the appropriate sections.Page 78HALLOWEENPlay the recording and ask the children to listen and repeat the words.Discuss the possible colours for the pictures and then get the pupils to colour them.T apescriptwitch monster bat sweets ghost Jack O’LanternPage 79SingTeach the song and ask the children to sing it.Page 79 BUSY BEE ACTIVITYMAKE A GHOSTAsk the children to bring to the class all the things they need to make a ghost, (ribbon or string,a lollipop and a small piece of cloth or a paper handkerchief).Help them to make their ghosts.Teacher’s Resources • 49 •