Sinterklaas

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 2

Today

Learning goal: I can talk & write about Sinterklaas.

- Sinterklaas clip

- Creative Sinterklaas assignment 

Which words come to mind thinking of Sinterklaas and (Black) Pete?

Sinterklaas clip

Pay attention! 

If you hear a word you don't know, try to guess the meaning.

Clip 1: the history of Sinterklaas

Clip 2: people from other countries talking about Sinterklaas. 

Sinterklaas refers to two things:

1. his birthday and pakjesavond
2. his name and to the pakjesavond holiday
3. the day he died and we celebrate now
4. pakjesavond and surprises

When does Sinterklaas arrive in the Netherlands?

1. mid November
2. beginning of December
3. end of October
4. end of November

What is a chimney?

What is a wardrobe?

Writing assignment

Make a Sinterklaas infographic in English

How to make a Sinterklaas infographic?

- Goal: explain the Dutch tradition of Sinterklaas

- Use images of this Dutch tradition

- You can only use English words to explain

- Don't write a full story, try to explain the image in a short sentence

- Some small advice:

- Think of the Dutch words first, which words are most important?

- You can work on this assignment instead of Numo in the PWT this week.

- You can work alone or in pairs, but think about who has PWT with you?

Which Dutch words are most important? Make a top 10:
(in Dutch)

A little help:

Finish your creative writing assignment. 

Hand in during next class or send me an email.

Deadline: Sunday 23.59.....

Homework:

Finish your creative writing assignment. 

Hand in during next class, send me an email or Teams message.

Deadline: Sunday 23.59.....