I don't believe in harping too much on holidays in the classroom. However, I as a way to tap into their excitement and to apply comprehension strategies there is a writing prompt I employ every December.
The students write from another perspective and write a Dear Santa letter from a character. We read a chapter a day of chapter books throughout the year so that's one place I start. Dear Santa from Charlotte (or Charlie/Willy Wonka or Matilda). You could also use characters like the Grinch or Santa himself-what would Santa ask for.
I asked them to write Dear Santa letters from me. What would a teacher ask Santa for?
This one broke my heart a little bit-I have a very challenging class this year so most of the day I am fussing at them to redirect behavior.
Well, teachers smell good, don't they?
I'd take that. :)
Putting yourself in someone else's shoes and applying details about the characters in a different way. In my instructions, I make it clear that they aren't asking for what they want-Charlotte does not want a PS5. :)
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