PEOPLE AND CULTURE

PEOPLE AND CULTURE

TOPIC : DEEPAVALI FESTIVAL
TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES FOR BEGINNER LEVEL

Activity 1
BY THE END i. Identify Malaysians festivities and fill in the Circle Map.
OF THE ii. Complete KWLH Chart while reading Text 1.
LESSON, iii. Fill in the Bubble Map regarding Text 1.
STUDENTS iv. Design and create Deepavali greeting cards to their
CAN: Indian friends.
i. Scan and Locate
ii. LOTS - Remembering ( Recounting on festivals in Malaysia

using Circle Map)
STRATEGIES/ - Understanding (Take information apart and explore
APPROACHES relationship)
iii. HOTS- Applying (KWLH Chart)
21st Century Learning
Values Respect and Appreciation of Other Cultures
I. Pictures and descriptions about Deepavali

LEARNING/ II. Worksheet 1
TEACHING
AIDS III. Worksheet 2
IV. Worksheet 3
SITUATION Educational
TEXT FORMAT Single
TEXT TYPE Descriptive
COGNITIVE Scan and Locate
PROCESS
ACTIVITIES SKILLS/
APPROACHES
STEP 1
a. Students list down about the festivals celebrated by 21st Century Learning
Malaysians.
b. Students fill in the circle map about their prior
knowledge on festivals. (Worksheet 1)
STEP 2
a. In pairs, students fill in KWLH sheet (Worksheet 2) KWLH
b. Students read a text about 8 Things About Deepavali 21st Century Learning
That Every Malaysian Should Know (Text 1)
c. Students complete the bubble map with the
information from the text. (Worksheet 3)
STEP 3 21st Century Learning

a. Students design a greeting card for their
friends who celebrated Deepavali.
Worksheet 1
FESTIVALS IN
MALAYSIA
Worksheet 2
Know Want to know Have Learned How are you going
to learn
better/more?
TEXT 1
8 Things About Deepavali That Every Malaysian Should Know

Deepavali is a celebration observed by those practicing the
Hindu faith and in Malaysia, it is often celebrated in the fourth
half of the year. Although it is a one day public holiday in our
country, the celebration lasts for 5 days and is also observed in
India, Myanmar, Mauritius, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname and Fiji.
In the spirit of the Diwali festivities, here are 8 things that you should know about the
celebrations.
1. The term Deepavali stands for row of lights or lamps
Affectionately termed the Festival of Lights, the term is also

derived from Deepavali/Diwali, whereby during the
celebration, we would commonly see a row of lights placed in
homes or public spaces. Light is an important element for
the celebration and it is also to rejoice over the triumph of
good over evil and light over darkness.
2. A clean home is observed for the Deepavali celebrations
As it is a New Years celebration, families would take the time to clean their homes and
likewise, and business owners with their shops. Fresh flowers are also used to adorn
residences.
3. The decorative pattern made using rice flour is called Rangoli or Kolam
A rangoli is the most common decorative item seen at

shopping malls during the Diwali celebration and it is often a
colourful depiction of peacocks or flower patterns. A rangoli
is done to bring good luck and prosperity to a home, besides
being a beautiful decoration.
4. The final day of Deepavali is known as Bhai Dooj, Bhaubij or Yamadwity
This day is dedicated in celebrating the relationship shared

between brothers and sisters. The custom is derived from the
story of how a brother named Yama visited his sister Yami, and
she welcomed him by painting a mark of good fortune on his
head. It has been practiced ever since.
5. Deepavali is not a public holiday in Sarawak
Deepavali is observed as a public holiday in every state except for Sarawak, the Land of
Hornbills.
6. We can wish our celebrating friends Shubh Diwali or Shubh Deepavali
If youre headed for a Deepavali open house, you should know the
term to use in order to greet the hosts, as it stands for have an
auspicious Diwali.
7. Deepavali marks the beginning of the financial year
Many households and businesses start afresh with a new business

ledger for their accounts and these ledgers are often decorated
with images of Lakshmi, who is the goddess of fortune.
8. An oil bath is taken during the Diwali celebrations
The oil bath ritual is practiced symbolically in order to remove

all dirt and evil and those who do perform the oil bath will be
blessed with prosperity and wealth. There is a different oil bath
for different parts of the body, including coconut oil and reetha
which is used for the head.
WORKSHEET 3
Complete the maps with information from the text.
8 Things
About
Deepavali

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PEOPLE AND CULTURE

TOPIC : DEEPAVALI FESTIVAL

TEACHING AND LEARNING STRATEGIES FOR BEGINNER LEVEL

i. Scan and Locate

ii. LOTS - Remembering ( Recounting on festivals in Malaysia

21st Century Learning

Values Respect and Appreciation of Other Cultures

I. Pictures and descriptions about Deepavali

STEP 3 21st Century Learning

8 Things About Deepavali That Every Malaysian Should Know

1. The term Deepavali stands for row of lights or lamps

Affectionately termed the Festival of Lights, the term is also

2. A clean home is observed for the Deepavali celebrations

A rangoli is the most common decorative item seen at

4. The final day of Deepavali is known as Bhai Dooj, Bhaubij or Yamadwity

This day is dedicated in celebrating the relationship shared

5. Deepavali is not a public holiday in Sarawak

7. Deepavali marks the beginning of the financial year

Many households and businesses start afresh with a new business

8. An oil bath is taken during the Diwali celebrations

The oil bath ritual is practiced symbolically in order to remove

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