Eloise at Christmastime Movie Lesson Plan for Grades 3–5

This two-hour lesson plan helps your students enjoy Eloise at Christmastime while building strong reading and writing skills. It is designed for Grades 3–5 and works well in any classroom. The plan includes a clear structure, easy pre-viewing activities, viewing support, and engaging follow-up tasks that help students understand the story.

Students learn useful vocabulary about hotels and Christmas. They explore characters, settings, and plot events in a simple and engaging way. A step-by-step worksheet guides them through each task. The lesson also offers prediction questions and discussion prompts that encourage students to think about the story, describe characters, and express ideas through writing.

This resource works for whole-class lessons, small groups, or substitute teaching. It requires very little preparation and uses materials you already have. Students will enjoy watching the movie, sharing ideas, and completing creative activities. This lesson brings a fun Christmas theme into your classroom while supporting literacy and active learning. It is a great addition to your seasonal teaching plans.