Developing English Skills Through Themes: Book 3 - Special Occasions by Teacher Superstore

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Contents

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Parties Activity Sheets

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Special Shows Activity Sheets

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Holidays Activity Sheets

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Teachers’ Notes Curriculum Links

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Teachers’ Notes Special Occasions is the third and final book in the series Developing English Skills Through Themes. There are six sections in this book and the activities are suitable for students ten years of age and above.

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The activities relate to the English curriculum and have been carefully constructed to help students continue to develop their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. The activities are fun, varied and the instructions are clear.

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The first page of each section provides basic facts for the students. It is a good idea for students to complete the first sheet of every section before tackling the rest of the activities in each section. The activity pages: • will help students continue to develop their understanding of different text types, such as, poems, procedures, advertisements and letter writing •

• allow students to succeed

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• increase students’ confidence and raises their self-esteem

• could be used as an introduction to an in-depth study of the subject

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• allow students to work in groups or individually.

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Curriculum Links TAS - English Standards 2 and 3 • Reading and Viewing • Writing and Representing • Speaking and Listening

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SA - English Standard 3 • Text and Context • Language • Strategies

VIC - English Levels 3 and 4 • Reading • Writing • Speaking and Listening

ACT - English ELA 8, 9, 10 and 11

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NSW - English Stages 2 and 3 • Talking and Listening • Reading • Writing

NT – English Band 2 • Listening and Speaking • Writing • Reading and Viewing

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WA – English • 1 – Understanding Language • 3 – Conventions • 6 – Speaking • 8 – Reading • 9 – Writing

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Birthdays

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Read the text below about birthdays then answer the questions.

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A birthday is a celebration of the day when someone was born. Birthdays, in many cultures, are special occasions. In Australian society, the government requires people to register the birth of a new born baby within a set time. The development of the calendar has made the recording of dates of birth possible.

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When a birthday party is arranged, friends are invited and invitations are sent out. The importance of birthdays in Australia can be seen by the variety of birthday cards that are available in the shops.

A birthday party makes a person feel important. Birthdays are looked on as a time when a person can look back and think about what he / she has achieved. It is also a time to look forward and perhaps plan for the future.

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When someone has a birthday, family and friends usually give cards and presents. The gifts are usually wrapped in brightly coloured wrapping paper. There is often a birthday cake which is decorated with icing and candles. After the candles are blown out, the birthday person makes a silent wish.

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Did you know that the song, ‘Happy Birthday to You’, which many people in the world sing, was, at first, not a birthday song at all? This song was written by a school teacher as a religious song. The teacher’s students sang, ‘Good Morning to All’ every morning at the start of the day. This song was first sung as ‘Happy Birthday to You’ in about the 1930s. That’s a long time ago.

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2. Why do you think the government require people to register the birth of a baby?

4. Why do you think birthdays are special times?_____________________________

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5. What usually happens when a birthday party is arranged?_ __________________

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6. What does the passage tell you about the song ‘Happy Birthday to You’?

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Creative Letters

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Write out the date of your birthday in special lettering.

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How old are you?

How many candles will be on your next birthday cake?

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_____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Explain in a few sentences what a birthday means to you.

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Your friend is celebrating his/her birthday and you would like to give a present but you don’t have enough money. Write down three things that you could make to give as a present.

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Create five ‘Did you know?’ questions about birthdays.

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On the calendar below use different colours to show the birthday dates of people who you know. Create a key in the space provided. Include your birthday. *Remember the first letter of a person’s name should be a capital letter.

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Write A Poem s Write a short

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A delicious cake sits proud on my plate. Not for long though, it will soon be ate!

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List five documents that have people’s birth dates written on. For example, a passport.

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2. __________________________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________________________________ 4. __________________________________________________________________ 5. __________________________________________________________________

List three situations when you could be asked how old you are.

It’s My Birthday!

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People often do special things to celebrate a birthday. In the balloon shapes write down some of the things that your family does to celebrate your birthday.

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E.g. Mum makes my favourite dinner. 10

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For A Special Person s Choose a person in your family who will be celebrating a

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birthday soon. Complete the table about this special person.

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My special person is:

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What you like about this person: Favourite TV shows:

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l father. You are a very specia other. You really are like no lad, pop a sod Chocolate mad, hand. r you in ck stu l remote contro ! dad You’re a great

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Create a poem for this special family member to give to them on their birthday. Use the information from the table and write a poem in the scroll below.

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Design A Wrap Using geometrical shapes, design a piece of birthday wrapping. Think about using bright and interesting colours. Use the back of this sheet to create your design. 11

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r o e t s Bo r e p ok u S Parties

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Read the text below about parties then answer the questions.

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A party needs careful planning, well before the actual day. Where a party is held, depends on the weather and where you live. There is no point in choosing an outside venue if it is going to be cold or wet.

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The invitations should be sent out early so that the person who is organising the party, knows how many guests to expect. Each invitation should include the date, time and venue. At the bottom of the invitations there should be a RSVP. This is French for ‘respondez, s’il vous plaît’ which in English means, ‘please reply’. Replies help the organiser arrange suitable activities and provide sufficient food.

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Parties are held to celebrate special occasions. A successful party is when the guests feel welcome and happy. When the guests arrive they should be welcomed and introduced to anyone who they don’t know. It is important that all guests feel comfortable, have a place to sit and no-one gets upset.

Today, you can hire entertainers who make parties extra special. Some people may choose to have a party based on a theme at home, while others may organise a visit to a special event.

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1. Why do people have parties?___________________________________________ 2. Explain what a successful party is. _______________________________________

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Creative Lettering Decorate and colour the word party so that it suggests fun and celebration.

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What was the last party that you went to? ______________________________

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2. What are some games that you play at parties?

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Draw A Bunch Of Balloons On the back of this sheet draw a bunch of balloons. Write what people might say at parties in each balloon. E.g. Great party! or Let’s dance. 14

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Time: 3 - 6 p.m. Place: 1 Spindle Place, Knott End

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Theme: Spooky things that live in the forest.

Please dress up in something spooky that you think could live in the forest. Think about ghosts!

Your friend, Rosina

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There will be a surprise during the evening. Please come and join in the fun.

RSVP: ph. 5021 1638 or send a text by the 12th Feb. P.S. Please don’t be late.

There are a number of abbreviations in this invitation. Write down what they mean (you may need to use a dictionary to help you).

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Think of three spooky things in a forest. Draw them and, around each one, write three or four sounds that the spooky thing could make. Underneath say which you would like to dress up in for the party.

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You Are Having A Party

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You are inviting six friends to a party at your house. Write down what food and drink will be on the party table. Include how much of each item there will be.

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Draw it! On the back of this sheet draw your birthday cake. Decorate the cake with words that describe you. 16

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You are collecting recipes that will be perfect for children’s parties. Brainstorm some titles for your recipe collection. E.g. Perfect Party Munchies, Easy Eats for Kid’s Parties. ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________

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Write out the main ingredients and some simple steps to create one of the party foods below. *Circle your choice below.

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*cupcakes *chocolate crackles *fairy bread *toffee apples

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Party Time Hats Draw five party hats on the back of this page. Create a different design on each. Underneath say why you think party goers would enjoy wearing these hats. Include a note saying how the hats would stay on. 17

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Shows

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Read the text below about special shows then answer the questions.

and watch the show. Very efficient sound systems are set-up for concerts. If outdoor concerts involve performers changing their costumes, there must be suitable areas where they can change. Everyone works together at concerts so that everything goes smoothly. After a concert, some people are able to go back stage and meet the members of the performing group. If it was a band what would you say to the lead singer? How do you think the members of the group would feel after a performance? After a performance in any place there is always the cleaning up to do. If it is an outdoor show, the stage may have to be dismantled after the group has left. Then there are the grounds that have to be cleaned. This is where volunteers come and help.

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There are many types of special shows such l as, concerts, school a ci e p assemblies, shopping S ows h centre shows and dog S and cat shows. Every et She show aims to entertain 1 the public and perhaps show them something different. There are many concerts and shows arranged for children, but parents often enjoy them too. Musicians and performers in the shows often invite young people to come on to the stage and join in the activities. School assemblies are special times when students gather to listen to or to be entertained by another class, a professional musician or a special group of people. Sometimes, one person will perform on stage to share a skill that he /she has learned. In Australia, many special shows are held at outside venues during the summer months. Families who go usually sit on grassed areas

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1. List three types of shows that are mentioned.______________________________ 2. What is the purpose of having a show?___________________________________

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5. How would you feel if you went backstage and saw your favourite pop star?

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6. What happens after an outdoor concert?_ ________________________________

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Write down four special shows that you have enjoyed. E.g. a concert, theatre production, a shopping centre show, the circus, puppetry, a school assembly.

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Write ten words and/or phrases that relate to performing in front of an audience. E.g. applause, nervous.

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The following phrases or statements relate to shows. Write down what you think they mean.

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1. The show must go on.

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4. Stole the show.

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Wow! Your favourite pop star will be performing in your home town and you have a ticket to the show and a backstage pass! Create the ticket to the show below. Write the name of the entertainer, name of the show, venue and any other information that you would find on the ticket. *Be creative with your lettering.

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Write four questions that you will ask when you go backstage. *Try and make the questions ones that cannot be answered with one word.

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3. _____________________________________________________________________ 4. _____________________________________________________________________ Your favourite pop star has never been to your home town before. Plan a day to show him/her around. Complete the table below to show where you will take him/ her. Places to see Things to do

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Lunch: Afternoon: What will you wear? Draw your outfit on the back of this sheet. 21

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Think of a class assembly performance that you remember well and enjoyed. Complete the table and answer the questions.

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Name of school

Who performed it?

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Name of teacher who organised it.

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What did the class perform to entertain the school?_ ________________________ What made the performance enjoyable?_ _________________________________

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How did the audience react?_ ___________________________________________

What would you like to perform at your next class assembly? Brainstorm some ideas and write them down.

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Your teacher has put you in charge! You will be directing an exciting song and dance act for your school. Plan the show under the headings below. *Think about what your show will be called and how the singers and dancers will be arranged on stage. Will your song and dance routine have a theme that will be reflected in the costumes and props? Music

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Design an advertisement for the local newspaper which advertises one of the following:

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*circus group *puppet show *talent quest contest *dance show

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Think about a creative title for the show. The advertisement should catch your audience’s eye. *What information will need to be included?

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Costumes and special outfits are worn at different times. Costumes are used for dressing up either when you go to a party, or for dancers, singers and other performers. A special outfit could be worn when you go to an important function. Throughout the years, costumes and special outfits have become popular. Many costumes have been influenced by different films that have been made. Costumes can be hired from specialist shops.

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Today, costumes are fun and allow performers to interact with the crowd. In any concert or performance, costumes play a large part in holding the audience's attention. Some special costumes are made so that they appeal to children.

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Fashion designers play a large part in the making of costumes for any production. It is important that costumes fit the person who they are made for.

In some shows, like dancing and drama, the performers may need several costumes. These costumes are carefully cared for by the wardrobe mistress or wardrobe master. After each performance the costumes are checked and hung ready for the next performance. Masks are part of costumes. They are worn to conceal the face of somebody during a performance or for amusement. Masks can be made of different material. Sometimes a mask can be worn to a party to conceal the identity of the person. During the party, the masks are removed and the identities of people are revealed.

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4. Who looks after the costumes?_ ________________________________________ 5. Do you like wearing special outfits?______________________________________ 6. Explain what a mask is. _ ______________________________________________

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A costume allows a performer to be someone else. In the space write the word costume. Around the word, list the accessories that could be worn or added to any costume. E.g. Bells on a jester’s costume. Think about hats, gloves and beads.

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Write six words that relate to costumes in the shapes below.

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*Movie Star

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What Happens Next?

Oooops! You arrive at a party to discover that everybody is wearing formal clothing. Someone must have made a mistake on your invitation! On the back of this sheet write about what happens next. I arrived at the party in my ________________ costume and...... 26

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Circle one of the entertainers below. You are in charge of organising his/her costume for a big performance tonight. List all the garments and accessories that your performer will need. How will you style your performer’s hair?

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Wardrobe List

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been a disaster and the main character’s costume is ruined. The performer is furious with you. Write a letter of apology explaining what happened and how it was out of your control. What will you say?

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What Would You Wear? Imagine that you are an entertainer. On the back of this sheet draw and describe your costume. Are you a singer, dancer, musician or juggler? 27

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People wear masks for different reasons. List some famous characters who wear masks. _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Draw a famous mask or create your own mask here.

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Face Painting

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Many people get their faces painted on special occasions. Sometimes people paint their faces to show who they are supporting at sporting events. You and your friend have just had your faces painted. Draw your faces and write in the speech bubbles what you are saying to each other.

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You will have worn many different costumes and outfits in your lifetime. Draw four costumes or outfits in the spaces below that you have worn and underneath write what occasion you have worn these outfits or costumes to.

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Holidays

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Read the text below about holidays then answer the questions.

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Holidays are times when you don’t have to go to school or an adult doesn’t have to go to work. Vacation is another name for a holiday. One of the good things about holidays is that you can take your time doing things that you want to do. When holidays are mentioned, many people will think of activities that are planned for these days. Holiday camps for children are organised by trained adults. These camps provide young people with different experiences.

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There are different types of holidays. Some holidays are for the whole country. In Australia, the different states can have the same holiday on a different day.

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A public holiday is when most people have time off work and school. Christmas, New Year and Easter are special days when people usually take holidays. These specific days are on the same day in every Australian state. There are religious holidays and state holidays. ANZAC day is a very important national occasion because on this day, people remember all those men and women who have died at war. During public holidays, people may attend official functions, travel to see their family and friends, plan a barbecue at a park, or meet at someone’s house.

The school holidays are important for students. These holidays allow students to meet with their friends, visit relatives, go on a trip, go out to an event that has been planned for this time or just rest at home.

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Holidaying! Draw a picture of your favourite holiday or a holiday that you would like to go on.

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Explain your picture.___________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________

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things that you took or would take on the holiday that you have drawn above. Include a small picture next to each word.

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Circle one of the holiday destinations below or choose your own. You are in charge of organising the family holiday. Plan five days of fun and entertainment for the whole family. *Consider what each family member would enjoy.

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Write six words that relate to camping in the shapes below.

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Around the Campfire The whole class goes on a camping holiday. Everybody gathers around the campfire in the evening to tell stories. Your story is so scary that no-one wants to go to sleep! Write it out on the back of this sheet. 35

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Special days are celebrated in many cultures. Christmas is a Christian festival and is celebrated once a year, right around the world. This festival is held on the 25th December and all Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus. Many people who are not Christian also celebrate Christmas. Christmas is a time when families get together, share a special meal and give each other cards and gifts.

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Australia Day is held on the 26th January. This marks the day that the first white colony was established in New South Wales. People from all over the world have made Australia their home. On Australia Day, many new immigrants become Australian citizens and attend a special ceremony and take an oath, where they promise to respect and be loyal to the Queen and obey the laws of the country. People of all ages can become Australian citizens.

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New Year's Day is celebrated throughout the world. On New Year's Eve, people have parties and sing and dance. Just before midnight, people count down to the New Year and cheer and sing 'Auld Lang Syne'. This song means 'in memory of past times'. In many places, huge firework displays light the sky. On New Year's Day people make resolutions and this is when they promise to start or stop something. Halloween is another special day. It first started over 2,000 years ago in what is now known as Ireland. Halloween is celebrated in many countries but it is most popular in Canada and America. The Scottish and Irish settlers brought Halloween to these countries. Jack O’Lanterns are carved and there are parties, trick and treating and homes are decorated with pumpkins and corn stalks.

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Prepare an advertisement for the local paper promoting the ‘Australia Day Big Breakfast’ to be held on the 26th January. Include all the information that people need to know. Think about the venue, time and food.

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My New Year On the back of this page, draw six boxes. In them show what you and your family and friends like to do on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Label each one carefully. 40

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You are having a Halloween party. Design your invitation. Remember to include where it will be held and the time it starts and ends.

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Answers p.s. A post script means some writing that is added after the main part is finished. p.m. afternoon This means part of the day between noon and evening. ph. telephone. Special Shows, Page 19 1. Students should mention three of the following: concerts, school assemblies, shopping centre shows and dog and cat shows. 2. The purpose of a show is to show the audience something different and entertain them. 3. The organisers don't have to provide seating. 4. The band sets up a sound system. 5. After an outdoor concert, the area has to be cleaned and the stage may have to be dismantled.

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Birthdays, Page 10 Answers will vary. Some responses may include: • a passport • a person's will • a driver's licence Answers will vary. Some responses may include: • on the bus • at the movies • when playing sport

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Birthdays, Page 7 1. A birthday is a celebration of the day when someone was born. 2. The government needs to keep a track of how many people there are and know their identification. 3. Many families and friends give presents and cards to the birthday person. 4. I think birthdays are special times because the birthday person feels very important. 5. When a party is arranged, people come with cards and presents. 6. It was first sung in the 1930s.

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Parties, Page 15 RSVP 'respondez, s'il vous plaît'. This means please reply. 42

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2. Break a leg. This means that we wish the performers do everything well.

5. Encore! Encore! means that the audience want to see more.

Costumes and Special Outfits, Page 25 1. Costumes are worn when people go to parties, by dancers, singers and performers. Special outfits are worn when we go to an important function. 2. Costumes allow the performer to mix with members of the audience and hold their attention. 3. Fashion designers design the costumes

and make sure they fit the performer. 4. The wardrobe mistress or master looks after the costumes. 5. Own answer. 6. A mask is something that is made to cover the face or part of the face.

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Holidays, Page 31 1. Holidays are times when students don't go to school and adults don't have to go to work. 2. Holidays are important because people have a rest from what they usually do. 3. During a holiday, some people go visiting, go away or stay home. 4. A public holiday is when most people have time off work or school. Christmas and New Year are examples of public holidays. 5. Holiday camps are usually for young people. They are organised by trained adults and provide young people with different experiences. 6. Some of our special holidays are Christmas, Easter, New Year and ANZAC day. 7. ANZAC day is a special time because people remember the men and women who have died at war.

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Special Days, Page37 1. I think people around the world celebrate Christmas because it is the birthday of Jesus and everyone has a holiday. 2. In Australia Christmas is a time when

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