Lesson 14: Sinterklaas

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 1

Sinterklaas

How would you describe ''Sinterklaas'' to an Englishman?

Activity 1:

In the Uk, we don’t celebrate ‘’Sinterklaas’’. 

Julie lives in London, she wrote you a letter. 

Read the letter

Write a letter to Julie and answer all of her questions about Sinterklaas. 

Activity 2:

Translate the song to English!

Activity 3

Activity 4

Activity 5

Draw Sinterklaas. Make sure to include:

Shoe and gifts

Horse

Helpers ; Pete

Carrots, pepernoten, etc

Ship

Sinterklaas

Kids

Activity 6:

When celebrating Sinterklaas, a lot of people write a poem or a Rhyme. 

In English, try to write such a poem.

Example:

Sinterklaas his cape and clothes are red, Piet his clothes are blue,

I was thinking hard about what to give to you.

The weather is getting colder, put this new scarf over your shoulder.

It was really tough to buy a present in a store,

I just want to give you a hug, so you feel much warmer than before.

Homework

1. Finish WONDER