St. Patrick's Day

Welcome!
  •  St. Patrick's day 
  •  Listening practice
  •  If we have time left: blooket :)

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This lesson contains 16 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 1 video.

time-iconLesson duration is: 30 min

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Welcome!
  •  St. Patrick's day 
  •  Listening practice
  •  If we have time left: blooket :)

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Lesson goals:
  • Gain knowledge about an important holiday in English-speaking countries
  •  practice your listening skills by answering specific questions about a video 
  •  Learning new vocabulary about St. Patrick's day

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What are the different parts of the United Kingdom?  
England
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
Northern Ireland

Slide 3 - Drag question

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Which country do you think of when it comes to "Saint Patrick's Day"?
A
USA
B
England
C
Ireland
D
Canada

Slide 4 - Quiz

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What do you know about Saint Patrick's day? 
Or what do you associate that holiday with?

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Slide 6 - Video

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Saint Patrick's Day is only celebrated in Ireland
A
True
B
Not true

Slide 7 - Quiz

It's celebrated in multiple countries where other Irish people live such as USA, canada, New Zealand, Australia, UK and even Argentina 
Saint Patrick was born in Ireland.
A
True
B
Not true

Slide 8 - Quiz

St. Patrick was not born in Ireland and although we don't know a 100% sure where exactly he was born, it is believed that he was born in Wales. 
Which of the words below describes Saint Patrick's faith?
A
Roman
B
Druid
C
Wales
D
Christian

Slide 9 - Quiz

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What is true?
A
St. Patrick was captured by Pirates in Ireland and sold into slavery.
B
St. Patrick was sold into slavery by the Romans to Pirates.
C
St. Patrick was captured by Pirates in Wales and sold into slavery in Ireland.
D
God told St. Patrick to travel to Ireland.

Slide 10 - Quiz

After St. Patrick was sold to Ireland he found comfort in Christianity and when he escaped and returned to Wales, he became a priest. Then after some time he went back to Ireland to introduce Christianity to the Irish people. It is said he used the shamrock to explain the holy trinity to people.
October 31st

March 17th
February 14th
July 4th

Independence day
Halloween
St. Patrick's day
St. Valentine's day

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Vocabulary 
Can you guess the meaning of the word 'leprechaun'?

As the children roamed through the forest on St. Patrick's Day, they hoped to catch a glimpse of a mischievous leprechaun, knowing that if they were lucky, it might lead them to a hidden pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

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Leprechaun
- Mythical creature
- They like to cause trouble and 
   like to play tricks on humans.
- Three wishes

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Vocabulary 
Can you guess the meaning of the word 'jig'?

At the St. Patrick's Day celebration, the lively music filled the air as the dancers moved gracefully across the floor, their feet tapping out the intricate steps of the traditional Irish jig.

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Jig 
- A jig is a type of lively dance that originated in Ireland.
- Jigs are often performed at social gatherings, festivals,
and celebrations, including St. Patrick's Day festivities.
- Traditional Irish jigs involve intricate footwork, 
with dancers often wearing traditional clothing
 such as kilts or dresses.

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Ending the lesson
So....
- What is a shamrock? 
- What is a leprechaun?
- Where was St. Patrick born? 

Pack your bag and wait for the bell.  :)

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