Ireland: Leprechauns

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo b, k, mavo, havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 1

What comes to mind when you think about Ireland?

Have you ever been to Ireland?

Yes

No

Share your experiences

What is the capital of the Republic of Ireland

1. Dublin
2. Belfast
3. Galway
4. Limrick

Which of these is the flag of Ireland?

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2. 
3. 
4. 

Which symbol belongs to Ireland?

1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 

Saint Patrick 

A shamrock is a type of clover, used as a symbol of Ireland. Saint Patrick, one of Ireland's patron saints, is said to have used it as a metaphor for the Christian Holy Trinity.

Saint Patrick 

A shamrock is a type of clover, used as a symbol of Ireland. Saint Patrick, one of Ireland's patron saints, is said to have used it as a metaphor for the Christian Holy Trinity.

The celebration of Saint patrick on the 17th of March has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, drinking and a whole lot of green.

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What part of Saint Patrick's Day seems the most fun?

"People dress in green and wear shamrocks to show their Irish pride." People also dress up like leprechauns.

What do you think a leprechaun is?

Cathing a leprechaun 

Children make leprechaun traps to try to catch one.
When you catch a leprechaun, you may do 3 wishes! 
 

What would your 3 wishes be if you had caught a leprechaun?

Irish fairies

Irish Fairies 

Read Irish Fairies on page 178 and 179

and make exercises 3 and 4