Lesson: New Year's Day (January)

Published on December 16, 2025

New Year's Day (January)

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This lesson plan (LP) ) introduces New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations in the United States. Students identify and practice language used to discuss these celebrations, prepare an impromptu speech, and reflect on the past year.

🎯 Student Goals

As a result of this lesson, students will be able to:
  • practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills
  • learn about New Year's Eve and New Year's Day celebrations in the U.S.
  • make connections between their own lives and how the new year is celebrated in the United States
  • strengthen collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking skills on the topics of reflection and goal setting
Two photos: Balloons floating near the ceiling with one that says "Happy New Year!" Fireworks exploding over a city at night.
 
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