Pre-reading discussion questions (relevant to all
the festivals)
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Have you ever heard of these festivals before?
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Which of them are celebrated by - Moslems, Hindus, Jews or Christians?
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Do you know what they celebrate?
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How do you think they are celebrated?
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Which parts of the world do you think they originate from?
Laksmi Divali - Possible Tasks (spoken and written)
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Discuss the similarities and differences between this and Polish New Year
celebrations
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Draw up a list of differences and similarities. Then use this to write
a paragraph
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If you have access to the World Wide Web visit the site below to find out
more information
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Write a list of things you would like to know about Divali and, if possible,
find a person who is a Hindu and find the answers to your questions.
Ramadan - Possible Tasks (spoken and written)
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Do Polish people celebrate a festival like Ramadan? If so which one?
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Discuss similarities and differences.
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Write a list of things you would like to know about Ramadan. Then find
a person who is a Muslim and find the answers.
Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) - Possible
Tasks (spoken and written)
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Discuss the similarities and differences between Chinese and Polish New
Year celebrations
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Write a list of things you would like to know about Spring festival and,
if possible, find a Chinese person to find the answers
Summer Music Festivals - Possible Tasks (spoken and
written)
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Do you have annual festivals like this in Poland?
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Have you ever been to one?
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