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Vocabulary:
Special Occasions
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

• discuss special occasions.

• talk about attending and hosting events.

Warm Up
Ask and answer the questions.

• What special occasions or celebrations are common where you

live?

• What types of events do you like to attend to celebrate special

occasions?
 Pronunciation
Practice pronunciation with your teacher.

1 2 3

to attend national holiday festival

4 5 6

to decorate to invite to host

 Vocabulary Picture Match
Match the pictures and the words.

A festival

B national holiday
1 to host 2 3
He offered to host the
dinner party at his place. C to invite

D to decorate

E to host
4 5 6

F to attend
 Mind Map
What do you think about when you think of special occasions? Fill in as many words for each category as you can.

Types of Special Occasions Decorations

national holiday balloons

Special
Occasions
Actions for Celebrations Future Special Occasions
to attend a party I will be celebrating my birthday in
July!
 Vocabulary Application
Step 1: Archie and Madelyn are talking about special occasions. Put the following sentences into the correct order.

Step 2: Read the entire conversation in order.

1 Hello Madelyn! I’m so excited about the Independence Day
festival this weekend. I will be attending with my family. How
are you?

Well, instead of celebrating at the festival, I will be hosting a

birthday party for my son. He will be inviting ten of his friends
to attend.
Step 3: How do Archie and Madelyn talk about plans for
Really, why not? What will you be doing this weekend instead? future special occasions?

Wow! That sounds like a lot of work! I will be attending the

festival Saturday, but I am happy to help you decorate on
Friday.

I’m doing well Archie, thanks for asking. I know Independence

Day is an important national holiday, but I won’t be attending
the festival this year.

6 I appreciate your offer to help. I will be decorating in the

afternoon. Thanks, I will see you Friday!
Language in Context
Describe what you would do in this situation.

Scenario
This weekend, you will be hosting a party to celebrate your
favorite national holiday. Describe how you will be celebrating
the holiday.

Questions
• Who will you be inviting to attend your celebration?

• How will you be decorating for the party?

• Will you be participating in other celebrations, like a

festival or parade, on the day of your party? Explain.
Extension
Use this slide for additional instruction.
Wrap-Up
Answer one of the following questions:

• What did you do well on today?

• What do you want to improve on?

• What is one thing you learned?