Unit Objectives

Learning about quiet, dark times and how they contrast with light, loud times.
Celebrating light, and crystalline things such as snowflakes.
Learning about hibernation and talking about how the seasons influence what we and animals do.

Develop a positive attitude towards yourself as an English Language Learner.
Begin to speak in more detailed sentences.
Develop interpersonal skills such as listening to others with interest, and expressing oneself with pride in front of a group.
Practice appropriate game behaviour, such as taking turns, being patient, allowing others to win.
Enjoy being quiet and describing quiet times to friends.
Share moments of surprise, excitement, and wonder with friends.
Describe the world around you in terms of seasons and time.
Get excited about winter celebrations.
Become more aware of the world around us and use English words to describe what you see.
Enjoy the process of learning and engage in classes in a fun and energetic way.

Learn to identify, understand and use simple practical language to express oneself.
Begin to acquire the most basic reading and writing skills at the level of individual letters and sounds, through letter formation and identification.
Begin to acquire a bank of vocabulary and phrases to use in daily life through speaking, acting, and singing.

Identify and practice simple phrases:

Lesson 1 Winter (Seasons)	Season names. Review months. It is ____. Accessories (backpack coat hat rainboots sunglasses sandals scarf)
Lesson 2 Hibernation	it is ____ (morning/noon/night/lunchtime/dinnertime/bedtime/the weekend). It is ____ o’clock. What time is it?
Lesson 3 Christmas / Hannukah	Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Happy Hannukah! We wish you a merry Christmas! It is bright/dark. Look at the lights. Wow!
Lesson 4 Snow / Ice	What do you see? I see a _____ snowman/igloo/snowflake/mountain. It is hot/cold. It is not hot/cold. Is it hot/cold?

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