Creating a Christmas Card - PowerPoint

The English Teaching Resources for Year 3 and 4 students center around a creative activity: Creating a Christmas Card. The objectives of this lesson are multifaceted; students are expected to examine and discuss various Christmas cards to understand common themes and design 'rules' that make up these festive greetings. The task then challenges the young learners to apply their findings by creating their own Christmas card, taking into account the layout, purpose, and traditional elements that are typically found in these seasonal messages.

Further emphasising the importance of audience, the lesson guides students to consider who will be receiving their Christmas card. This could be a best friend, a family member, or a neighbour, and the design and content should be tailored accordingly. Students are prompted to think about the card's message, whether it should rhyme, the style of illustrations, and the writing style that would be most suitable. To assist in this creative process, example cards are provided for inspiration. The activity culminates in the drafting process, where students are encouraged to proofread and redraft their work to improve vocabulary, correct mistakes, and enhance presentation, ultimately creating a polished and personal Christmas card that they can proudly display in the classroom.