Celebrate! Lesson Plans
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The Celebrate! Series offers a complete set of lessons that introduce learners to major U.S. holidays and the people, movements, and traditions they honor. Covering events such as Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Memorial Day, this full eleven‑lesson series is available for download below! Discover engaging activities, cultural insights, and ready‑to‑use materials designed to bring these holidays to life in your classroom.
All materials were created by the English Access Scholarship Program (Access) for American English.
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This lesson plan (LP) introduces students to the U.S. holiday of Labor Day through activities that encourage the development of language skills and analytical skills.
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Labor Day – Celebrate! Lesson Plan (PDF)
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This lesson plan (LP) introduces students to the history and celebration of Columbus Day, encourages connections to important cultural figures, inspires exploration of new places, and culminates in a collaborative diary entry about an imaginary voyage.
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Columbus Day – Celebrate! Lesson Plan (PDF)
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This lesson plan (LP) guides students to develop their visual literacy, creativity, and critical thinking skills by studying the U.S. holiday of Veterans Day.
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Veterans Day – Celebrate! Lesson Plan (PDF)
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This lesson plan (LP) introduces the history and celebration of Thanksgiving Day in the United States.
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This lesson plan (LP) guides students to practice their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills by learning about the U.S. holiday of Christmas.
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This lesson plan (LP) introduces New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day celebrations in the United States.
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This Lesson Plan (LP) guides students to practice their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills by learning about the U.S. holiday honoring the Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
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This Lesson Plan (LP) guides students to practice their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills by learning about the U.S. holiday of Presidents' Day.
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This Lesson Plan (LP) guides students to practice their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills by learning about the history and observance of Memorial Day in the United States.
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Memorial Day – Celebrate! Lesson Plan (PDF)
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This Lesson Plan (LP) guides students to learn about the origin of Juneteenth and how it is celebrated in the United States.
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This lesson plan (LP) guides students to learn about the founding of the United States and celebration of Independence Day.
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