A ranking exercise.

• Write the list below on the board.

• Put the class into groups of four.

• Tell them they must decide (and agree) together on the order, 1-8, of what they think are the most interesting activities for May Day celebrations.

• They must give their reasons and be prepared to justify them.

a village May Queen competition

b decorating a model boat with flowers, then setting it afloat

c Morris Dancers performing

d lighting bonfires

e giving flowers to loved ones

f dancing around a maypole with ribbons

g running into the sea

h wearing flowers in the hair

• Give the groups about 10 minutes to decide.

• Then put two groups together. They must now argue for their choices and agree as a group of eight.

May Day Fun

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r: Katie Jones.

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