Vocab & Cultural Activities for Il Natale / Christmas Activities for Italian Class

This collection of no-prep interactive vocabulary and cultural activities is a great way to celebrate culturally relevant Christmas traditions from around the world! There are four vocabulary practice activities and four cultural activities that can be mixed and matched to fit any schedule or group of students. Students will learn about holiday songs, traditions, and stories from the target culture and around the world, and have a little fun while doing it!

How can I use it?:
-to cover cultural topics related to the holidays
-to include fun cultural activities before winter break
-as sub plans
-to celebrate in Italian Club

Who is it for?
-Secondary Italian students at any level

At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
-understand and use vocabulary words that are common to Christmas and winter holidays
-match holiday vocabulary words to their meaning and picture
-understand and describe the tradition of la festa dei sette pesci
-recognize the lyrics to the popular holiday song La Befana Trullalà
-describe a holiday cultural tradition from around the world
-understand and describe the story of La Vera Storia della Befana

Includes:
-over 14 pages, including links to a song, video, and article
-detailed instructions and ideas for use with forced copy Google Drive links
-vocabulary lists in print and accompanying Quizlet links
-vocab matching game in print and digital format
-bestelling dynamic vocabulary practice game Brainwreck
-vocab practice boardgame in print and digital format
-link to article on la festa dei sette pesci with an accompanying graphic organizer in digital and print format
-link to song La Befana Trullalà with accompanying activity in digital and print format
-cultural tradition research activity with accompanying ornament-making activity
-link to video on La Vera Storia della Befana with an accompanying graphic organizer in digital and print format