Lesson: New Year's Day

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“Happy New Year” written in glowing white and violet light trails on a dark background.

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.

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English Access Scholarship Program (Access)

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Teachers Teacher Educators Intermediate Advanced Reading Vocabulary Integrated Skills America American Culture Holiday Critical Thinking Community
“Happy New Year” written in glowing white and violet light trails on a dark background.

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Celebrate! Lesson Plans

Explore eleven U.S. holidays with classroom-ready lessons, cultural insights, and engaging activities created by the English Access Scholarship Program (Access) for American English.