Simpler Version:
1. Match the following words from the song with their definitions:
a) Sleigh - a large vehicle used for carrying people over snow or ice, pulled by horses or dogs.
b) Fireplace - a large, open area in a room or building where a fire can be built.
c) Stocking - a long, narrow bag made of cloth that is hung up on Christmas Eve for Santa Claus to fill with presents.
d) Reindeer - a large, strong animal with antlers that lives in the northern parts of Europe, Asia, and North America.
e) Chimney - a vertical pipe that allows smoke and gases to escape from a fireplace or stove.
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Fill in the missing words from the song lyrics:
“I just want you for my own, more than you could ever know. Make my wish come true, all I want for Christmas is ___.”
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True or False: In the song, the singer wants a lot of material possessions for Christmas.
Same Version:
1. Match the following words from the song with their definitions:
a) Sleigh - a large vehicle used for carrying people over snow or ice, pulled by horses or dogs.
b) Fireplace - a large, open area in a room or building where a fire can be built.
c) Stocking - a long, narrow bag made of cloth that is hung up on Christmas Eve for Santa Claus to fill with presents.
d) Reindeer - a large, strong animal with antlers that lives in the northern parts of Europe, Asia, and North America.
e) Chimney - a vertical pipe that allows smoke and gases to escape from a fireplace or stove.
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Fill in the missing words from the song lyrics:
“I just want you for my own, more than you could ever know. Make my wish come true, all I want for Christmas is ___.”
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True or False: In the song, the singer wants a lot of material possessions for Christmas.
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Find synonyms for the following words from the song:
a) Wish - desire
b) Joy - happiness
c) Presents - gifts
d) Happiness - bliss
e) Delight - pleasure
More Complex Version:
1. Match the following words from the song with their definitions:
a) Sleigh - a large vehicle used for carrying people over snow or ice, pulled by horses or dogs.
b) Fireplace - a large, open area in a room or building where a fire can be built.
c) Stocking - a long, narrow bag made of cloth that is hung up on Christmas Eve for Santa Claus to fill with presents.
d) Reindeer - a large, strong animal with antlers that lives in the northern parts of Europe, Asia, and North America.
e) Chimney - a vertical pipe that allows smoke and gases to escape from a fireplace or stove.
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Fill in the missing words from the song lyrics:
“I just want you for my own, more than you could ever know. Make my wish come true, all I want for Christmas is ___.”
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True or False: In the song, the singer wants a lot of material possessions for Christmas.
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Find synonyms for the following words from the song:
a) Wish - desire, aspiration, longing
b) Joy - delight, elation, jubilation
c) Presents - gifts, offerings, surprises
d) Happiness - contentment, satisfaction, joyfulness
e) Delight - pleasure, enchantment, ecstasy
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Write a short paragraph describing what the song “All I Want for Christmas Is You” means to you. How does it make you feel? What memories or emotions does it evoke?
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Create a Christmas-themed vocabulary word search using words from the song lyrics. Include at least 10 words.
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Rewrite the chorus of the song using different vocabulary words that convey the same meaning.
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Discuss with a partner or in a small group: What do you think is the main message or theme of the song? How does it relate to the holiday season?
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Write a letter to Mariah Carey, the singer of “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” expressing your thoughts and feelings about the song. What do you like about it? How does it make you feel during the holiday season?
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Create a comic strip or storyboard illustrating the story behind the song. What do you imagine the singer’s Christmas wishes are? How do they come true?