Valentine's day

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

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In deze les zitten 21 slides, met interactieve quizzen, tekstslides en 3 videos.

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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

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

Valentine's day

Slide 2 - Woordweb

Discuss!


Why do you think Valentine's day is celebrated?


Slide 3 - Tekstslide

History

This video tells you the story of Saint Valentine.



Slide 4 - Tekstslide

Slide 5 - Video

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.  

Slide 6 - Tekstslide

Valentine was a bishop in
A
Greece
B
Canada
C
Rome
D
England

Slide 7 - Quizvraag

Why did Emperor Claudius ban marriage?
A
He believed that marriage was only for royalty
B
He believed that marriage was evil
C
He believed that marriage made people stronger
D
He believed that marriage made soldiers weak

Slide 8 - Quizvraag

What phrase did Valentine write in his farewell letter?
A
Happy Valentine's day
B
You are my Valentine
C
My only Valentine
D
From your Valentine

Slide 9 - Quizvraag

Valentine is believed to have been executed on February 14th, 270 AD.
A
True
B
False

Slide 10 - Quizvraag

How do you celebrate
Valentine's day?

Slide 11 - Woordweb

Facts about Valentine's day

The next video shows you facts about Valentine's day



Slide 12 - Tekstslide

Slide 13 - Video

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

Slide 14 - Open vraag

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

Slide 15 - Open vraag

Are you going to send a Valentine's day card this year?
A
No, I hate Valentine's day
B
Yes, but my name won't be in it!
C
No, but I do hope to get one!
D
Of course, the whole school knows that I am in love!

Slide 16 - Quizvraag

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Slide 17 - Video

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

Slide 18 - Tekstslide

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. 

Slide 19 - Tekstslide

BINGO

Slide 20 - Tekstslide

Slide 21 - Tekstslide