Tuesday February 14 St Valentine's day- lesson th3a

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo, havo
• Leerjaar 3,4

Today:

 

Starting with reviewing the words (20 mins)

Comparisons in the figurative sense

St Valentine's day

Writing practice

Targets

Today's lesson will be aimed at exploring and/or practicing...

-comparisons

-the basic history of Valentine's day

-why people celebrate Valentine's day

-how Valentine's day is celebrated

- listening skills

- creative writing

Comparisons in English

Stellende trap : Positive

Vergelijkende trap: Comparative

Overtreffende trap: Superlative

Always used with adjectives (bijv. nw.) and can be used literally or figuratively.

Form depends on syllabes and word endings!

How can they be used?

My love for you is as boundless as the universe, stretching across galaxies and supernovas.

You're the heartbeat of my existence, pulsing through the veins of my soul in a symphony of passion.

My love is stronger than the rushing of the tide.

What's the main difference in the comparisons visible here? 

Try to identify and explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor.

Targets

Today's lesson will be aimed at exploring and/or practicing...

-comparisons

-the basic history of Valentine's day

-why people celebrate Valentine's day

-how Valentine's day is celebrated

- listening skills

- creative writing

Do you celebrate Valentine's day? Why/why not?

St Valentine's day

Listen to the history of St Valentine's day.  Make notes.

Valentine was a priest in ....

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

Why did Emperor Claudius have the priest Valentine killed?

1. He secretly married soldiers to other soldiers.
2. He refused to marry the Emperor and his lover.
3. He refused to marry soldiers and their loved ones.
4. He married soldiers and their loved ones in secret.

Why do you think Emperor Claudius banned 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.

Which year did 14th February become St Valentine's Day?

1. 496 AD
2. 496 BC
3. 469 AD
4. 469 BC

Why did Christians choose the 14th of February for St Valentines Day?

1. To try and stop a pagan festival of sacrifice and eating.
2. No real reason.
3. So people could celebrate two things on the same day.
4. It was already a special day for Christians.

What is the connection between Chaucer and Valentine's day?

What inspired Esther Holland, the mother of the American Valentine, to make Valentine cards?

1. Reading people's love notes
2. She read it in a book
3. Beautiful English cards
4. The story of Saint Valentine

Name three gifts (in English) that are traditionally given on Saint Valentines Day

The next video shows you facts and statistics about Valentine's day

Which fact or statistic did you find most interesting?

What did you learn about Valentine's day today?

Creative writing assignment

Task: Compose a Valentine's Day card for someone special, incorporating creative and meaningful comparisons.

Guidelines:

Begin with a thoughtful greeting and address the recipient.  Use comparisons (similes or metaphors) to convey your feelings. For example, "Your smile is as radiant as the sun", "Your are more beautiful than anyone I've ever met", or "Your love is a beacon in the darkness."

Be sincere and genuine in your expressions. Consider the recipient's interests and personality for personalized touches.

Length: Aim for a concise yet expressive card, around 5-8 sentences.

If you don't have a valentine, or choose not to partake, then write a heartfelt note for someone you care for, such as your mother/father/best friend. Done early? Work on p. 112 ex 15