Christmas Time around the World!

Introduction

Finally, Christmas is just around the corner and with it all the presents and family time, eating 12 grapes at nidnight... All the same around the world, isn't it? 

So, let's see how is Christmas for our English friends. Create a group and together decide where would you like to do a research on: England, America or Australia. Find out: 

 - Typical food. 

 - Christmas traditions. 

 - The Three Wise Men or Santa Claus?? 

At the end of this webquest, you and your team will be invited to do a SHORT presentation or just show your poster to your classmates. 

Task

TASK 0: 

Why don't you take a peek on Christmas Traditions around the world? 

Click here and get an extra point on your work if you choose just one country and one tradition to do a small poster - Plain A4 is fine -. Also, you could write two traditions and dare your teacher and classmates to guess which one is the right one. 

Task 1: 

Take a look at this image and find out the Christmas Dinner around the world. XmasDinners! Choose a dinner and challenge your teacher and classmates during the next lesson. Ask them to guess the country where the dinner you have choosen is from. 

Task 2: 

Watch this videos to grab some infomation for your poster. 

  1. What do you think is a 'barby'? 
  2. What does Santa Claus need to bring to Australia? 
  3. Where are the Christmas there celebrated? 

  • America vs England. Video. 
  1. What's a cracker? What can you find inside it? 
  2. Who has Christmas Pudding for desset, Americans or British? 
  3. When is boxing day?

MORE LINKS: 

  • You may feel curious about what a phantomime is so check this video of a Christmas Panto. Wouldn't you love to go to one? 

Evaluation

You and your partner or group need to bring to your teacher your hard work so he/she can mark it. In addition, remember there are extra points if you do a short presentation to your classmates. It should something fun to do and listen to so remember to mention some interesting facts! 

Also, below this lines there is a marking rubric which you will be able to use to improve your presentation: 

1 2 3
Grammar Very basic.                          

Good grammar and well-used. But some mistakes. Specially the Present Simple

Nice use of Linking Word: Also / Too. 

Excellent grammar. No mistakes at all. Specially the Present Simple

All LW used: Also, too, and, but. 
Vocabulary          Too basic. Not too accurate. General terms. Specific Christmas terms.  At least two idioms. 
Output Poorly presented. Simple and basic information but well-organised. Nicely presented with interesting information. 

Conclusion

I hope you have enjoyed learning on about different Christmas Traditions around the world and exploring other cultures. Would you like some Christmas Holidays under the sun? I would LOVE it!! 

Teacher Page

Answer will be in the Teacher's resources bank.