Valentine's day

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo k
• Leerjaar 1,2

Valentine's Day

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

-idioms related to love

Valentine's day

Discuss!

Why do you think Valentine's day is celebrated?

History

This video tells you the story of Saint Valentine.

So....

Valentine was a bishop who lived in Rome during the third century. Emperor Claudius believed that marriage made soldiers weak. Because of this he forbade marriage in order to ensure the quality of his soldiers.  

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 phrase 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 is believed to have been executed on February 14th, 270 AD.

1. True
2. False

How do you celebrate
Valentine's day?

Facts about Valentine's day

The next video shows you facts about Valentine's day

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

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

Are you going to send a Valentine's day card this year?

1. No, I hate Valentine's day
2. Yes, but my name won't be in it!
3. No, but I do hope to get one!
4. Of course, the whole school knows that I am in love!

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Assigment

Write down the words from the video, you will need them when the video is done. 

Assignment

A Valentine's card isn't just for someone whom you are in love with, you can also write a card for a friend or a co-worker. 

We will make a Valentine's card for your mentor, because she works really hard for you. 

Write something nice in English and draw something on the front and sign it with your name. 

BINGO