National Holidays T1

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National Holidays in the US/UK

- Learn about national holidays

- Write about a Dutch holiday

- Write about facts

Goal: learn about holidays in the English speaking world, write a blog using the correct conjugations to talk about facts.

What national holidays do you know?

We will begin with the British Isles

What is the official name of National Holidays in the United Kingdom?

Saint Patrick's Day

Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?

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1. To have good luck during the year
2. To raise awareness for the planet
3. To celebrate Irish culture
4. To celebrate the color green

In which month is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?

1. March
2. May
3. July
4. October

What is this called?

1. Triangle leaf
2. Shamrock
3. Lotus
4. Ivy

00:29

Which of these activities has NOT been mentioned in the video?

1. Shopping
2. Feasting
3. Using Fireworks
4. Watching Sports

01:04

Which of these reasons has nothing to do as to why it's called Boxing Day?

1. Because of alms boxes in church
2. Because of the sport boxing
3. Because of the present boxes

Bonfire Night

What is another name for Bonfire Night?

Why did a group of people plot to kill the English king?

1. Because they did not believe he was fit to be the king
2. Because they wanted to rule England
3. Because they were paid to by his servants
4. Because they had a different religion

Why do people usually ask for money with the "Guys"?

1. To donate the money to charity
2. To buy fireworks
3. To buy gifts for friends
4. To show support for Guy Fawkes

National Holidays in the US

What is the official name of National Holidays in the United States?

Thanksgiving

What do you usually eat during Thanksgiving? (Hint: Begins with T)

What do people usually do during Thanksgiving?

1. Light up fireworks
2. Give each other presents
3. Do chores for strangers
4. Have a family dinner

During dinner, what are you supposed to say?

1. What you are thankful for this year
2. A big secret you've kept the whole year long
3. The worst thing you did this year
4. You're supposed to thank the turkey before eating it

Presidents' Day

What is Presidents' Day?

Presidents' Day, is a holiday celebrated on February originally established in the year 1885 where all the presidents of the United States are celebrated. It is officially known as Washington's Birthday. That is because it specifically wants to honor George Washington, who was the first president of the United States. 

During which month is Presidents' Day celebrated?

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April

What is the other name for Presidents' Day in United States?

American Independence Day

About Independence Day

Independence Day is a federal holiday of the United States in which the Declaration of Independence was written. The Declaration of Independence would declare the American colonies free from the British monarchy. It was signed on the July 4and that's why Independence Day is also known as the "Fourth of July". People celebrate the independence of the United States for example with wearing the American flag colors and also fireworks.

Why is the Fourth of July celebrated?

1. To celebrate the independence of the United States
2. To celebrate the creation of the American flag
3. To celebrate the beautiful fireworks that people have
4. To celebrate George Washington

When was the Declaration of Independence?

Who was America declaring it's independence from?

1. Spain
2. Portugal
3. Great Britain
4. Rome

Our holildays

King's day and liberation day are coming up

To let the world know about our holidays, you are going to write a blog

Blog example

What is the structure? Four paragraphs, what do they talk about.

Four paragraphs:

Blog

Paragraph 1: introduction

Paragraph 2: the person/event/cause

Paragraph 3: the day

Paragraph 4: the food 

Which Dutch holiday do you choose?

Talking about facts

Present simple:

- most basic form of verb: I walk, we celebrate

- he/she/it: +s, he walks, Marion celebrates

- negative: don't/doesn't + entire verb: we don't like, she doesnt like

- question: do/does +entire verb: do you like holidays? Does Mo like holidays?

Past simple

- 2nd in row: the Canadians liberated, the king went to his people

- negative: didn't + entire verb: the Germans didn't win, the king didn't go to his people

- question: did + entire verb: did the Germans win? Did the king go to his people?

Now... let's recap what we've learned.

Celebrated in the UK

Celebrated in the USA

Saint Patrick's Day

Thanksgiving Day

Presidents' day

Independence day

Boxing Day

Bonfire Night

What is your favorite holiday from the ones mentioned?

Do you prefer the American or the British holidays?

American holidays

British Holidays