St. Patrick's Day

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo, havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 2,3

Welcome!

•  St. Patrick's day 
•  Grammar practice
•  If we have time left: blooket 

Lesson goals:

• Gain knowledge about an important holiday in English-speaking countries
  
•  practice your listening skills by answering specific questions about a video 
•  Learning new vocabulary about St. Patrick's day

What do you know about Saint Patrick's day? Or what do you associate that holiday with?

Which country do you think of when it comes to "Saint Patrick's Day"?

1. USA
2. England
3. Ireland
4. Canada

What are the different parts of the United Kingdom?  

England

Scotland

Ireland

Wales

Northern Ireland

Saint Patrick's Day is only celebrated in Ireland

1. True
2. Not true

It's celebrated in multiple countries where other Irish people live such as USA, canada, New Zealand, Australia, UK and even Argentina 

Saint Patrick was born in Ireland.

1. True
2. Not true

St. Patrick was not born in Ireland and although we don't know a 100% sure where exactly he was born, it is believed that he was born in Wales. 

Which of the words below describes Saint Patrick's faith?

1. Roman
2. Druid
3. Wales
4. Christian

What is true?

1. St. Patrick was captured by Pirates in Ireland and sold into slavery.
2. St. Patrick was sold into slavery by the Romans to Pirates.
3. St. Patrick was captured by Pirates in Wales and sold into slavery in Ireland.
4. God told St. Patrick to travel to Ireland.

After St. Patrick was sold to Ireland he found comfort in Christianity and when he escaped and returned to Wales, he became a priest. Then after some time he went back to Ireland to introduce Christianity to the Irish people. It is said he used the shamrock to explain the holy trinity to people.

The weather is often nice in Ireland.

1. True
2. Not true

Saint Patrick told the Irish people that a 4-leaf clover brings good luck.

1. True
2. Not true

When you go on holiday to Ireland, you have to watch out for snakes.

1. True
2. Not true

October 31st

March 17th

February 14th

July 4th

Independence day

Halloween

St. Patrick's day

St. Valentine's day

Vocabulary 

Can you guess the meaning of the word 'leprechaun'?

As the children roamed through the forest on St. Patrick's Day, they hoped to catch a glimpse of a mischievous leprechaun, knowing that if they were lucky, it might lead them to a hidden pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

Leprechaun

- A leprechaun is a mythical creature

- they like to cause trouble and 

   like to play tricks on humans.

- If a human captures a leprechaun,

   they are granted three wishes in

   exchange for its release.

Vocabulary 

Can you guess the meaning of the word 'jig'?

At the St. Patrick's Day celebration, the lively music filled the air as the dancers moved gracefully across the floor, their feet tapping out the intricate steps of the traditional Irish jig.

Jig 

- A jig is a type of lively dance that originated in Ireland.

- Jigs are often performed at social gatherings, festivals, and celebrations, including St. Patrick's Day festivities.

- Traditional Irish jigs involve intricate footwork, 

with dancers often wearing traditional clothing

 such as kilts or dresses.

Vocabulary 

Can you guess the meaning of the word 'guiness'?

At the pub, the bartender poured a pint of Guinness, its rich aroma filling the air as the dark, creamy stout settled in the glass, ready to be enjoyed by the patrons celebrating St. Patrick's Day.

Guinness

- Guinness is a famous Irish dry beer that originated in Dublin, Ireland. 

- It is known for its dark color and creamy texture.

- It's often associated with Irish culture and

is a popular beverage, particularly on occasions 

such as St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

Grammar practice 

- Now let's practice our grammar> both sides!

- You have 20 minutes to finish both sides 

- Afterwards you can check the answers. 

 

- You don't have a (working) pen?= materiaal vergeten 

   If this occurs more than one time> 1 hour detention. 

Blooket

- Grab your laptop.

- Log into the game by entering the code you'll see on the screen. 

- the questions are all on St. Patrick's day.

Ending the lesson

So....

- What is a shamrock? 

- What is a leprechaun?

- Where was St. Patrick born? 

Pack your bag, throw the hand out away and wait for the bell. :)