This lesson contains 27 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 2 videos.
Lesson duration is: 45 min
Items in this lesson
13th of February
Tomorrow it will be:
Happy Valentine's day
Slide 1 - Slide
In this lesson you will explore:
- the basic history of Valentine's day
- why people celebrate Valentine's day
- how Valentine's day is celebrated
Slide 2 - Slide
I think Valentine's day is...
great! it's the most romantic day of the year
not my thing, I don't like romantic stuff
lovely, I have a relationship, we give eachother a present
Too commercial
nice, only when your receive a card or flowers
Slide 3 - Poll
Valentine's day
Slide 4 - Mind map
This video tells you the story of Saint Valentine.
Slide 5 - Slide
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
Are there still countries where it is not permitted to get married? Yes? Why
Slide 12 - Open question
let's read
Slide 13 - Slide
The next video shows you facts about Valentine's day
Slide 14 - Slide
Slide 15 - Video
How did Saint Valentine sign the letter?
A
Loves Valentine
B
Greetings from Valentin
C
From your Valentine
D
Kisses Valentine
Slide 16 - Quiz
When was the first box of chocolates produced for Valentine?
A
Late 1700
B
Early 1800
C
Late 1800
D
Early 1900
Slide 17 - Quiz
Write something that you found interesting or surprising about the facts in the video.
Slide 18 - Open question
Do you think Valentine's day is an important celebration?
Slide 19 - Open question
The next video teaches you some love idioms
Slide 20 - Slide
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Slide 21 - Video
Fred ... Sarah but she is in love with Jake.
A
head over heels
B
fancies
C
smitten
D
lovey-dovey
Slide 22 - Quiz
Let's hope Mary .... for Andrew when they meet each other!
A
head over heels
B
fancies
C
falls
D
lovey-dovey
Slide 23 - Quiz
Peter .... Susan but he is to shy to send her a Valentine's card.
A
fell
B
loveys-doveys
C
fancy
D
likes
Slide 24 - Quiz
What did you learn about Valentine's day today?
Slide 25 - Open question
Do you have a special, secret person for Valentine's day?
Yes
No
Maybe
Slide 26 - Poll
time left?
Write the most cheesiest loveletter you can imagine