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Vocabulary & grammar lesson plan

Customs & Traditions

Ordinal Numbers and Dates. Practise ordinal numbers through calendars, British and American holidays, dates and real-life planning situations.

  • Ordinal Numbers
  • Dates
  • British Holidays
  • American Holidays
  • Reading
  • Speaking

Materials

  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Flashcards with ordinal numbers
  • Calendar or visual representation of a month
  • Worksheets
  • Role-play scenario cards
  • Reading passage handouts

Duration: approximately 90 minutes.

Introduction 15 minutes

Begin by reviewing cardinal numbers 1–10 briefly, asking students to write them on the board.

Introduce ordinal numbers — 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc. — and explain that they show position or order.

Ordinal Numbers 15 minutes

Use flashcards to practise ordinal numbers. Have students repeat and write the ordinal numbers on the board, discussing pronunciation.

Show a calendar or visual representation of a month and point to specific dates, asking students to say the date using ordinal numbers.

1st — first · 2nd — second · 3rd — third · 4th — fourth · 5th — fifth

Distribute worksheets with exercises involving ordinal numbers, such as ordering items, filling in blanks and matching ordinal numerals with their word forms.

Reading Passage 25 minutes

Hand out a reading passage about holidays and special dates.

Have students read individually or in pairs, highlighting ordinal numbers and underlining important dates.

Role-Play Games 25 minutes

Divide the class into small groups and provide each group with a role-play scenario card involving dates and ordinal numbers.

Students act out the scenarios, using ordinal numbers and dates in their conversations.

After each role-play, ask a representative from each group to share the scenario and what the group discussed.

Conclusion 5 minutes

Review the use of ordinal numbers and dates with the class. Ask students to share their experiences during the role-play activities.

Assign homework or provide additional exercises for practice.

Assessment

Monitor students’ participation during activities and their understanding of ordinal numbers and dates in the reading passages and role-play scenarios.

Handouts

Reading Passages

Our Favorite British Holidays

A2–B1

We love holidays in Britain because they are special days. Let’s talk about some of our favorite British holidays and when they happen.

New Year’s Day is on the 1st of January. It is the first day of the year, and people celebrate with fireworks and parties.

Valentine’s Day is on the 14th of February. It is a day to show love and give cards and flowers to loved ones.

Easter is in March or April, depending on the year. People search for colorful eggs, have chocolate treats and enjoy a special meal with family.

Halloween is on the 31st of October. People dress up in spooky costumes, go trick-or-treating and tell ghost stories.

Christmas is on the 25th of December. People decorate trees, exchange gifts and enjoy a festive meal together.

Bonfire Night is on the 5th of November. People remember a historical event with fireworks and bonfires, and sometimes have baked potatoes and toffee apples.

Boxing Day is on the 26th of December. It is a day to relax after Christmas, and many people visit friends or watch sports.

Questions

  1. When is New Year’s Day in Britain?
  2. How do people celebrate New Year’s Day in Britain?
  3. On what date is Valentine’s Day in Britain?
  4. What do people do on Valentine’s Day?
  5. When is Easter celebrated in Britain, and what are some Easter traditions?
  6. Which holiday is on the 31st of October, and how do people celebrate it?
  7. What date is Christmas in Britain, and how is it celebrated?
  8. When is Bonfire Night, and what do people do on this day?
  9. Which day follows Christmas, and what activities are common on Boxing Day?
Answers
  1. It is on the 1st of January.
  2. With fireworks and parties.
  3. On the 14th of February.
  4. They give cards and flowers to loved ones.
  5. In March or April; people search for eggs, eat chocolate treats and have a family meal.
  6. Halloween; people wear costumes, go trick-or-treating and tell ghost stories.
  7. On the 25th of December; people decorate trees, exchange gifts and have a festive meal.
  8. On the 5th of November; people have fireworks and bonfires.
  9. Boxing Day, on the 26th of December; people may visit friends or watch sports.

Our Favorite Holidays in the USA

B1–B2

We love holidays because they are special days. Let’s talk about some favorite holidays in the United States and when they happen.

New Year’s Day is on the 1st of January. It is the first day of the year, and people celebrate with fireworks.

Valentine’s Day is on the 14th of February. It is a day to show love and give cards and chocolates.

Easter is on different dates each year, but it is usually in March or April. People search for colorful eggs and eat chocolate bunnies.

Halloween is on the 31st of October. People dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating for candy.

Christmas is on the 25th of December. People decorate trees, exchange gifts and spend time with family.

Independence Day is on the 4th of July. People celebrate with parades and picnics.

Labor Day is on the first Monday in September. It honors workers, and many people have the day off.

Questions

  1. Which holiday falls on the 1st of January?
  2. What do Americans do to celebrate New Year’s Day?
  3. On what date is Valentine’s Day celebrated?
  4. How do people express their love on Valentine’s Day?
  5. When does Easter usually occur, and what do people do during Easter?
  6. Which holiday is on the 31st of October, and how is it celebrated?
  7. What date is Christmas, and how is it celebrated?
  8. When is Independence Day, and what do Americans do on this day?
  9. On which day of the week is Labor Day, and what is the holiday about?
Answers
  1. New Year’s Day.
  2. They celebrate with fireworks.
  3. On the 14th of February.
  4. They give cards and chocolates.
  5. Usually in March or April; people search for eggs and eat chocolate bunnies.
  6. Halloween; people wear costumes and go trick-or-treating.
  7. On the 25th of December; people decorate trees, exchange gifts and spend time with family.
  8. On the 4th of July; people celebrate with parades and picnics.
  9. On the first Monday in September; it honors workers.

Role Play Scenarios

Scenario 1: Birthday Party Planning

Amy: Hey Tim, my birthday is on the 3rd of May. I’m planning a party.

Tim: That’s great! I’ll mark it on my calendar. Is it going to be a surprise party?

Amy: No, it’s not a surprise. It’s just a casual get-together at my place on the 4th of May.

Tim: Perfect! I’ll be there on the 4th.

Scenario 2: Wedding Anniversary Dinner

Lisa: Michael, our wedding anniversary is on the 15th of July. We should plan something special.

Michael: How about we go to that fancy restaurant downtown on the 16th?

Lisa: Sounds wonderful! Let’s make a reservation for the 16th.

Scenario 3: Booking a Flight

Sarah: Hi, I’d like to book a flight for my holidays.

Travel Agent: Of course. When are you planning to travel?

Sarah: I want to leave on the 8th of September and return on the 22nd.

Travel Agent: Let me check for flights on those dates.

Scenario 4: College Graduation

Jake: Emma, my college graduation is on the 5th of June.

Emma: That’s fantastic, Jake! What time is the ceremony?

Jake: It starts at 10:00 AM on the 5th. Will you be able to make it?

Emma: Of course! I’ll be there to cheer you on.

Scenario 5: Planning a Road Trip

Alex: Olivia, I was thinking of going on a road trip on the 10th of October.

Olivia: That sounds like a fun adventure! Where are we going?

Alex: We’ll leave on the 10th and return on the 20th.

Olivia: Great! I’ll clear my schedule for those days.

Worksheets

Worksheet 1: Ordinal Numbers

Write the word form of each ordinal number.

  1. 3rd —
  2. 8th —
  3. 15th —
  4. 22nd —
  5. 10th —
  6. 1st —
  7. 12th —
  8. 19th —
  9. 7th —
  10. 31st —
Answers

1 third · 2 eighth · 3 fifteenth · 4 twenty-second · 5 tenth · 6 first · 7 twelfth · 8 nineteenth · 9 seventh · 10 thirty-first

Worksheet 2: Dates and Days of the Week

Use a calendar to write the correct day of the week for each date in the sample year 2026.

  1. The 25th of December —
  2. The 4th of July —
  3. The 1st of September —
  4. The 12th of May —
  5. The 31st of October —
  6. The 14th of February —
  7. The 11th of November —
  8. The 20th of June —
  9. The 17th of March —
  10. The 15th of August —
Answers

1 Friday · 2 Saturday · 3 Tuesday · 4 Tuesday · 5 Saturday · 6 Saturday · 7 Wednesday · 8 Saturday · 9 Tuesday · 10 Saturday

Worksheet 3: Ordinal Numbers and Dates — Fill in the Blanks

Fill in each blank with the correct ordinal number.

  1. My birthday is on the of August.
  2. Thanksgiving is celebrated on the Thursday of November.
  3. Our school’s anniversary is on the of June.
  4. New Year’s Day falls on the of January.
  5. Valentine’s Day is on the of February.
  6. Halloween is on the of October.
  7. Our team won the championship on the of May.
  8. The last day of October is the .
  9. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on the of March.
  10. Christmas is on the of December.
Answers

1 answers vary · 2 fourth · 3 answers vary · 4 first · 5 fourteenth · 6 thirty-first · 7 answers vary · 8 thirty-first · 9 seventeenth · 10 twenty-fifth

Customs & Traditions · Ordinal Numbers and Dates · A2–B2 · AllEnglishStudy

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