This lesson contains 24 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 4 videos.
Lesson duration is: 45 min
Items in this lesson
Goals:
In this lesson, students will explore....
-the basic history of Valentine's day
-why people celebrate Valentine's day
-how Valentine's day is celebrated
Slide 1 - Slide
Valentine's day
Slide 2 - Mind map
This video tells you the story of Saint Valentine.
Slide 3 - Slide
Slide 4 - Video
Slide 5 - Video
Recap....
Valentine was a bishop who lived in Rome during the third century. Emperor Claudius believed that marriage made soldiers weak. Because of this he forbade marriage in order to ensure the quality of his soldiers.
Slide 6 - Slide
Valentine was a bishop in
A
Greece
B
Canada
C
Rome
D
England
Slide 7 - Quiz
Why did Emperor Claudius ban marriage?
A
He believed that marriage was only for royalty
B
He believed that marriage was evil
C
He believed that marriage made people stronger
D
He believed that marriage made soldiers weak
Slide 8 - Quiz
What phrase did Valentine write in his farewell letter?
A
Happy Valentine's day
B
You are my Valentine
C
My only Valentine
D
From your Valentine
Slide 9 - Quiz
Valentine is believed to have been executed on February 14th, 270 AD.
A
True
B
False
Slide 10 - Quiz
How do we celebrate Valentine's day nowadays?
Slide 11 - Mind map
The next video shows you facts about Valentine's day
Slide 12 - Slide
Slide 13 - Video
How did Saint Valentine sign the letter?
A
Loves Valentine
B
Greetings from Valentin
C
From your Valentine
D
Kisses Valentine
Slide 14 - Quiz
When was the first box of chocolates produced for Valentine?
A
Late 1700
B
Early 1800
C
Late 1800
D
Early 1900
Slide 15 - Quiz
Write something that you found interesting or surprising about the facts in the video.
Slide 16 - Open question
Do you think Valentine's day is an important celebration?
Slide 17 - Open question
The next video teaches you some love idioms
Slide 18 - Slide
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Slide 19 - Video
Fred ... Sarah but she is in love with Jake.
A
head over heels
B
fancies
C
smitten
D
lovey-dovey
Slide 20 - Quiz
Let's hope Mary .... for Andrew when they meet each other!
A
head over heels
B
fancies
C
falls
D
lovey-dovey
Slide 21 - Quiz
Peter .... Susan but he is to shy to send her a Valentine's card.