Valentine's day

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo g, mavo, havo
• Leerjaar 1,2

What do you know
about Valentine's Day?

Are you going to send a Valentine's Card?

1. Yes, but I will not put my name on it!
2. No, I hate Valentine's Day
3. Yes, of course! The whole school knows it!
4. No, but I hope I will receive one......

When is Valentine's Day celebrated?

1. 11 February
2. 12 February
3. 13 February
4. 14 February

What/who is Valentine's Day named after?

1. Saint Valentine
2. King Valentine
3. Saint Valent
4. King Valent

What was the job of Valentine?

1. Soldier
2. Bishop
3. Emperor
4. Jailor

What do lovers send to each other on this day?
Multiple answers possible.

1. Chocolate
2. Love letters
3. Stuffed bears
4. Flowers

When did Valentine's Day start?

Century = eeuw

1. 2nd century
2. 3rd century
3. 4rd century
4. 5de century

Go online and find a Vinegar Valentine Poem and upload it here:

Vinegar Valentine 

As part of your 'Reading Matters - Portfolio' you are going to write an Vinegar Valentine poem (the opposite of a Valentine poem). 

What's important in your poem?

• It should rhyme;
• It should be at least 4 sentences;
• It should be original.

Assignment

Write your own Vinegar Valentine poem and put it in your Reading Matters file. 

1. You can discuss this with a classmate if you want. 
2. Make sure your words rhyme.
3. Looking for a synonym? Use: https://www.thesaurus.com/

Don't write about a classmate or specific person and they should be funny, not coarse (= niet grof!)