Create+Your+Own+Holiday




 * Holidays Around the World
 * Lesson Plan
 * Create Your Own Holiday
 * Create Your Own Holiday

=Subject:= Language Arts/Social Studies/Art Classes

=Grade Levels:= 6th, 7th, 8th

=Objectives:=
 * Students will be aware of their heritage by researching at least one holiday from their country of origin before the completion of this assignment.
 * Students will build self-esteem and will feel proud of their traditions.
 * Students will become aware that every person, every holiday and every culture contribute to the wealth and beauty of our amazing world.
 * Students will use their creativity to develop ideas and a theme for their holiday.

=Materials:=
 * Computers and the Internet
 * Library materials related to holidays
 * paper, pencils, pens, colored pencils, markers, glue sticks, magazines, photos, school scissors, construction paper and other necessary of their choice (e.g. glitter or beads)

=Description:= =Assessment:=
 * After your students have completed the first part of this activity (Activity 1- Holidays Around the World), ask them if they would like to have another holiday ( Of course they will say 'yes').
 * Write the following questions on the board and ask your students to answer them in complete sentences:
 * 1) What is new holiday all about?
 * 2) What is its purpose?
 * 3) What made you create this holiday (e.g. a special person in your life, a special event in your community, a special event in the country or world)
 * 4) When are you going to observe this holiday (date)?
 * 5) What is the name of your holiday?
 * 6) What will be the colors associated with your holiday?
 * 7) What will be the pictures and decorations associated with your holiday?
 * 8) What will be the foods people will eat during your holiday celebration?
 * After answering the previous questions, ask the students to create a booklet with all the information about their holiday, including a table of contents. They must have an illustration in every page.
 * Students will also create at one decoration associated with their holiday.
 * Extra activities: Students (with the help of their parents) can create a special food to be eaten during their holiday and sha
 * re it with the class. They can also create a collage from pictures taken from magazines or a Power Point Presentation.
 * Holiday booklet
 * Their holiday should be original

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