April Fools’ Day

Pre – viewing activity.

· What do you know about April Fools’ Day? Where did you get the information from?

· When is it celebrated?

While – viewing activity.

Write True or False next to these statements. Then check your predictions with the
video.

1. April Fools’ day is a very important holiday in the USA

2. People play tricks on each other on this date.

3. There are many theories about the origin of April Fools’ Day.

4. The French used to celebrate April Fools’ Day before 1565.

5. The French compared fools to old fish.

6. April Fools’ Day was spread to the early American colonies by the French.

7. In 1996, Taco Bell announced they had bought the Liberty Bell

Discussion

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 Is Fools’ Day celebrated in your country?

 If it is, when does the celebration take place?

 Do people play tricks on one another on this day? What kind of tricks?

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