English Project 25-2
Festivities around the world.
Description Final Challenge Assessment
Students will become a researcher The final challenge of this project is to create a quick Both, students and teachers will take part
who investigate about the main guide in which the students explain one of the most in the evaluation of the learning process
data of a festivity the students have important festivities of an English-speaking using these tools:
previously chosen. countries. Learning diary, with which students will
This final output should gather all the knowledge and be able to reflect on their own learning
apprenticeship of the contents throughout the process.
current resource. Rubrics. Used by teachers to assess
students’ performance in tasks.
Methodology Tasks Peer evaluation
• Collaborative Learning Teacher: talks about English-speaking Countries
• Project-based Learning
and share some festivities.
Terms
Students: Design a poster about the festivities of
the student’s area. First Partial:
Groupings Students: Write down a short text about the * 10 y 12 de febrero de 2025
English-speaking country in which is celebrated
Students will be working: the chosen festivity. Second Partial:
Teacher: Evaluates these tasks. * 31 de marzo y 02 de abril 2025
• Individually Students: Create a paragraph in which it is
• In pairs explained what the people must or mustn’t do
during the festivity.
Students: Surf the internet to look for pictures and
videos to show more details of the festivity. Talk
about this to the class. English Coordination
English-speaking Countries
Snapshot English-Speaking Countries and Their
•English is the third most Locations
1.United States: Located in North America.
Traditions: Thanksgiving (a harvest celebration), Independence Day (July
spoken native language 4th), and Halloween.
globally, surpassing others in 2. United Kingdom: Comprising England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern
overall speakers due to British Ireland, located in Europe.
Empire and U.S. influence. Traditions: Bonfire Night, teatime, and Christmas crackers.
3. Canada: Situated in North America, north of the United States.
Traditions: Canada Day, maple syrup festivals, and hockey culture.
•The top 10 primary English- 4. Australia: Found in Oceania.
speaking countries by Traditions: Australia Day, ANZAC Day, and BBQ culture.
5. New Zealand: Located in Oceania, near Australia.
population include the U.S., Traditions: Waitangi Day, Māori Haka performances, and sheep shearing
U.K., Canada, Australia, and festivals.
Liberia, with distinct global 6. Ireland: An island nation in Europe.
distributions. Traditions: St. Patrick's Day, Irish dancing, and storytelling.
7. South Africa: Found at the southern tip of Africa.
Traditions: Braai (BBQ), Heritage Day, and Ubuntu philosophy.
•English is crucial in business, 8. India: While not entirely English-speaking, it has a significant English-
diplomacy, and science, speaking population due to colonial history.
Traditions: Holi, Diwali, and kite flying.
serving as an official language 9. Singapore: In Southeast Asia, where English is one of the official
at the UN and the most widely languages.
taught foreign language. Traditions: Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, and the Lantern Festival.
Pancake Day
In the UK, people celebrate Pancake Day. This festival takes
place in February, on Shrove Tuesday. This is the day before
Lent. Lent is an important time in the Christian calendar. It lasts
47 days. During Lent, people traditionally stop eating delicious
food, like cakes and chocolate. So, on Shrove Tuesday, they
must eat up all the nice food in their cupboards. So, they make
pancakes, and they often eat them with lemon and sugar.
Many British towns hold pancake races on Shrove Tuesday.
People wear fancy dresses and run down the street with a
pancake in a pan. They must throw the pancake in the air and
catch it in the pan as they run. It must not fall on the ground.
The tradition of pancake races started in Olney,
Buckinghamshire. According to a story, a housewife made
pancakes on Easter Sunday in 1445. Then she heard the church
bells. She was worried because she was late for church, so she
ran to church with her pan and pancake in her hand! Now,
Olney’s pancake race is famous. All the competitors are
housewives. They must toss the pancake three times as they
run to the church. Then they must serve their pancake to the
bell-ringer and receive a kiss from him.
Westminster School, an old boys’ school in London, has a
different pancake tradition. The school cook makes a huge
pancake and throws it over a five-metre-high bar. The
schoolboys run to take a piece of the pancake. The boy with the
biggest piece of pancake wins some money!
These days, few British people give up delicious food for Lent.
But most people eat pancakes on Pancake Day.
Must Do's: Mustn’t Do's:
1.Don’t Overeat Before Lent (If Observing the Religious
1.Make and Eat Pancakes
Tradition)
1. It's a must to cook and enjoy pancakes! Traditionally,
1. If you're observing the religious aspect of the day,
they should be thin, they should be thin, similar to remember that it is meant to be a final feast before the
crepes, and often served with lemon juice and sugar, solemn fasting of Lent. However, in modern times, this is
though toppings can vary (maple syrup, fruits, more of a symbolic tradition.
chocolate).
2.Don’t Forget to Flip the Pancake!
2.Participate in Pancake Races or Flipping Contests 1. If you're taking part in a pancake race or flipping contest,
1. If you're in the UK or participating in certain local it's important not to forget the traditional flipping of the
traditions, it's fun join pancake races or flipping pancake. Dropping it or failing to flip it could lead to
contests. The idea is to flip the pancake as you race some playful teasing!
to the finish line without dropping it!
3.Don’t Make Pancakes Too Thick
1. Traditional pancakes for Pancake Day are thin, not fluffy
3.Use Up Rich Ingredients like American-style pancakes. Keep the batter thin to
1. Historically, Pancake Day was about using up eggs, maintain the traditional style.
milk, and sugar before the start of Lent. While this is
no longer strictly necessary, it’s fun to make 4.Don’t Be Afraid to Get Messy!
pancakes with rich toppings. 1. Pancake Day can get messy, especially with pancake
tossing or racing. It’s all part of the fun, so don’t worry
4.Get Involved in Community Events too much about the mess!
1. Many communities hold pancake breakfasts, charity
events, or cooking competitions. Join in these social 5.Don’t Skip the Toppings
gatherings to embrace the festive spirit! 1. While lemon and sugar are the classic toppings, try not to
skip the fun of adding various creative toppings. From
syrup to fruit, there’s no limit to what you can add to
5.Enjoy Pancakes with Family and Friends make the pancakes festive.
1. Whether at home or a community event, sharing
pancakes with loved ones is a key part of the day. 6.Don’t Take It Too Seriously
1. Pancake Day is meant to be fun and lighthearted. Don’t
6.Try New Pancake Recipes or Toppings stress about making the perfect pancakes or winning a
1. Experimenting with flavors, such as adding fruit, race—just enjoy the traditions and have a good time!
chocolate chips, or whipped cream, can make
Pancake Day even more fun.
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