Sinterklaas

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 2

Learning goals

I know what the Dutch tradition Saint Nicholas is.

I can write about Saint Nicholas.

- Watch video clips about Saint Nicholas

- Creative writing assignment 

Which words come to mind when you of Saint Nicholas (Sinterklaas) and Black Pete (Zwarte Piet)?

Saint Nicholas video clip

Pay attention! 

Clip 1: the history of Saint Nicholas

Clip 2: people from other countries talking about Saint Nicholas. 

What is 'true' for Saint Nicholas?

Wat is 'waar' voor Sinterklaas?

1. His birthday is on the 5th of December
2. He died on the 6th of December
3. His helpers are elves
4. Children get money from Saint Nicholas

When does Saint Nicholas arrive in the Netherlands?

Wanneer komt Sinterklaas in Nederland?

1. Mid November
2. Beginning of December
3. End of October
4. End of November

What is a chimney?

What is a cloak?

Saint Nicholas infographic

Writing assignment

Make a Saint Nicholas infographic in English

How to make a Saint Nicholas infographic?

Goal: explain the Dutch tradition of Saint Nicholas

- Make the infographic in Word

- Use images of this Dutch tradition

- You can only use English words to explain

- Don't write a full story. Try to explain the images in short sentences

- Name your document:

        Assignment 2_your first name_your last name_2A

How to make a Saint Nicholas infographic?

Some advice:

- Think of the Dutch words first: which words are most important?

- You can only work on this assignment today

- When you're done, you upload your assignment in Teams

Which Dutch words (max. 5) are most important?

A little help...

Class work

Finish your creative writing assignment. 

Upload your assignment in Teams.

Deadline: today!