ESL Lesson PlansHow Columbus Day Became Indigenous Peoples' Day

How Columbus Day Became Indigenous Peoples' Day

This lesson plan helps ESL students learn about Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day in the USA. The 60-minute lesson includes video-based activities, vocabulary building, and discussion prompts to explore holiday traditions, cultural history, and current debates. Students will develop listening and speaking skills by understanding key holiday facts and expressing opinions.

Skills

Can follow the general outline of a demonstration or presentation on a familiar or predictable topic, where the message is expressed slowly and clearly in simple language and there is visual support.