St Patrick's Day

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 4

Good morning!

Today you will...  

- practice reading and listening skills 

- learn more about St Patrick's Day 

What do you already know about St Pat's?

Which country invented St Patrick's Day?

1. Ireland
2. Australia
3. Canada
4. America

What is the main reason for St Patrick's being globally celebrated?

1. Guinness marketing
2. Irish mass migration
3. Brand Ireland marketing

What is the secret success to St Patrick's Day now?

In your opinion, what is the point of St Patrick's Day now?

St Patrick's Day

King's Day

Green!

Orange!

Compare and contrast

Time to find out more! 

Complete the reading activity & questions - remember the reading strategies. 

Online class: The link is in itslearning - you may complete it digitally and check your answers as you go!

Finished? Make notes on the discussion question at the end of the reading activity. 

Similarities

Why did Patrick go to Ireland?

Answers

Preparation task

1. d

2. f

3. b

4. g

5. h

6. a

7. e

8. c

Task 1

1. b

2. a

3. a

4. c

5. a

6. a

7. a

8. c

Task 2

1. actually

2. apparently

3. partly

4. specially

5. relatively

6. sadly

- Tekst 5: Tech: Apps tell strangers what they have in common

15 - D

16 - D

17 - B

18 - B

19 – D

20 – ambient social networking

 

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