Lesson Plans - Language Arts

Students will recognize that different groups of people celebrate holidays unique to them.

–Students will demonstrate their understanding of the concept of tradition.

–Students will identify and participate in three traditional activities used during Chinese New Year celebrations.

–Students will explain why the traditional activities are done.

–Students will locate the year they (and members of their family) were born on a Chinese zodiac chart and determine if the characteristics of the animals are an accurate portrayal of their personalities.