Celebrating Mother's Day
ESL Lesson PlansCelebrating Mother's Day

Celebrating Mother's Day

This ESL lesson plan explores Mother's Day traditions and history for A2 teen learners in a 60-minute group setting. Students will discuss ways to celebrate, read about the origins of the holiday, and engage in role-play exercises to plan a special day for mothers. The lesson focuses on improving speaking and reading skills, encouraging meaningful discussions on family, gratitude, and special occasions.

Skills

  • Can understand the main points in short news items.
  • Can briefly describe what they plan to do at the weekend or during the holidays.
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Based on CEFR
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1

Fill in the blanks to discover interesting facts about Mother's Day.

gratitude
1914
Flowers
the USA
celebrated
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Mother's Day started in
in 1908.
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It is
on the second Sunday in May.
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are popular gifts for Mother's Day.
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It became a national holiday in
.
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Mother's Day is a time to show
to mothers.
2

Match the halves to create sentences about Mother's Day.

3

Read the text to learn more about Mother's Day.

4

Mark the sentences as True or False.

5

Read the text again and choose the correct answer.

6

In pairs, role-play a conversation where you are planning for Mother's Day.