Valentine's day

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo t, mavo
• Leerjaar 1,2

Objectives ....

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

Valentine's day

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 decided marriage was forbidden for soldiers to make sure they would stay strong.  

Valentine was a bishop in

1. Greece
2. Canada
3. Rome
4. England

Why did Emperor Claudius ban marriage?

1. He believed that marriage was only for royalty
2. He believed that marriage was evil
3. He believed that marriage made people stronger
4. He believed that marriage made soldiers weak

What words did Valentine write in his farewell letter?

1. Happy Valentine's day
2. You are my Valentine
3. My only Valentine
4. From your Valentine

Valentine was executed on February 14th, 270 AD.

1. True
2. False

Why do you think Valentine refused to agree with Claudius (knowing that he would die for it?)

How do we celebrate
Valentine's day
nowadays?

Write something that you found interesting or surprising about the facts in the video. Why did it interest or surprise you?

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

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

What's your opinion
about this lesson?