- to learn why where Santa Claus “really” comes from
- to learn a little about conjunctions
- to make a Christmas card for someone special
1.
So, what about Santa Claus? Let’s recap from the previous lesson.
Remember the video below? It gives information about the origins of the traditional Father Christmas, also known as Santa Claus.
Evolution of Santa Claus. (2:48 minutes long)
2.
Previously we heard that a poem called “The Night before Christmas” inspired the creation of Santa Claus. Here is a full reading of the poem…
Twas the Night Before Christmas – as told by Perry Como. (4:05 minutes long)
(start watching at 0:20 minutes)
3.
Read this extract, taken from the poem “Twas the Night before Christmas”.
4.
Follow the instructions below the extract.
SOLUTION
5.
Do you know what a conjunction is?
Conjunctions. (2:38 minutes long)
6.
Remember this mnemonic from last year? It helps us to remember the seven coordinating conjunctions.
Copy the following notes about conjunctions into your book:
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8.
Use conjunctions to join the sentences below:
- I wrote a letter to Santa. I posted the letter too late.
- Santa has reindeer. Santa has a sleigh.
- Santa has a big bag. He carries many presents.
- You can have a toy car ____ a toy soldier.
- Neither the black suit ____ the gray one looked right on Santa.
- The elves always work hard ____ Santa can deliver the presents on time.
- The weather was cold. It was bright and sunny.
SOLUTION
9.
Here is more about conjunctions:
(This is a detailed tutorial.)
Conjunctions. (8:49 minutes long)
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