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
Author: Louise Delahay Page 1 of 11
r: Katie Jones.
© Pearson Education 2010 PHOTOCOPIABLE