Valentine's day

Valentine's Day

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

-idioms related to love

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This lesson contains 21 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 3 videos.

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Valentine's Day

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

-idioms related to love

Slide 1 - Slide

Valentine's day

Slide 2 - Mind map

Discuss!


Why do you think Valentine's day is celebrated?


Slide 3 - Slide

History

This video tells you the story of Saint Valentine.



Slide 4 - Slide

Slide 5 - Video

So....
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 you celebrate
Valentine's day?

Slide 11 - Mind map

Facts about Valentine's day

The next video shows you facts about Valentine's day



Slide 12 - Slide

Slide 13 - Video

Why do you think Valentine's day still is a popular celebration?

Slide 14 - Open question

Do you think Valentine's day is an important celebration?

Slide 15 - Open question

Are you going to send a Valentine's day card this year?
A
No, I hate Valentine's day
B
Yes, but my name won't be in it!
C
No, but I do hope to get one!
D
Of course, the whole school knows that I am in love!

Slide 16 - Quiz

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Slide 17 - Video

Assigment
Write down the words from the video, you will need them when the video is done. 

Slide 18 - Slide

Assignment
A Valentine's card isn't just for someone whom you are in love with, you can also write a card for a friend or a co-worker. 

We will make a Valentine's card for your mentor, because she works really hard for you. 
Write something nice in English and draw something on the front and sign it with your name. 

Slide 19 - Slide

BINGO

Slide 20 - Slide

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