Halloween

Grammar: Students will explore the use of discourse markers to enhance their sentence structure, helping them understand how these markers can clarify or change the meaning in communication. They will practice incorporating markers like "moreover," "similarly," and "subsequently" into their spoken and written English.

Listening: Students will enhance their listening skills by engaging with a video about decorating for Halloween. They will focus on understanding the descriptions and instructions given, noting key vocabulary and concepts related to Halloween traditions.

Speaking: Through role-play activities, students will simulate discussing and planning Halloween celebrations. They will use the vocabulary and discourse markers studied to make their conversations more natural and coherent.

Vocabulary: The lesson will introduce vocabulary associated with Halloween, such as "skeleton," "jack-o'-lantern," and "haunted house," alongside phrases used for describing holiday decorations and customs. Students will practice these terms in various communicative exercises.

Cultural Awareness: Students will explore the cultural significance of Halloween in American culture, discussing how it compares to similar holidays around the world. They will examine how traditions such as trick-or-treating and costume-wearing are viewed and practiced in different cultures.

Homework: Students will engage in activities that reinforce the vocabulary and concepts discussed during the lesson. This includes completing sentences with missing Halloween-related words, matching discourse markers to their functions, and creating sentences using given prompts and discourse markers. These activities aim to deepen students' understanding of Halloween and improve their ability to use English in a cultural context.