This lesson contains 21 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 3 videos.
Lesson duration is: 45 min
Items in this lesson
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.