National Holidays T1

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.
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This lesson contains 43 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 3 videos.

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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.

Slide 1 - Slide

What national holidays do you know?

Slide 2 - Mind map

We will begin with the British Isles

Slide 3 - Slide

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

Slide 4 - Open question

Saint Patrick's Day

Slide 5 - Slide

Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?
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A
To have good luck during the year
B
To raise awareness for the planet
C
To celebrate Irish culture
D
To celebrate the color green

Slide 6 - Quiz

In which month is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?
A
March
B
May
C
July
D
October

Slide 7 - Quiz

What is this called?
A
Triangle leaf
B
Shamrock
C
Lotus
D
Ivy

Slide 8 - Quiz

Slide 9 - Slide

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Slide 10 - Video

00:29
Which of these activities has NOT been mentioned in the video?
A
Shopping
B
Feasting
C
Using Fireworks
D
Watching Sports

Slide 11 - Quiz

01:04
Which of these reasons has nothing to do as to why it's called Boxing Day?
A
Because of alms boxes in church
B
Because of the sport boxing
C
Because of the present boxes

Slide 12 - Quiz

Bonfire Night

Slide 13 - Slide

Slide 14 - Video

What is another name for Bonfire Night?

Slide 15 - Open question

Why did a group of people plot to kill the English king?
A
Because they did not believe he was fit to be the king
B
Because they wanted to rule England
C
Because they were paid to by his servants
D
Because they had a different religion

Slide 16 - Quiz

Why do people usually ask for money with the "Guys"?
A
To donate the money to charity
B
To buy fireworks
C
To buy gifts for friends
D
To show support for Guy Fawkes

Slide 17 - Quiz

National Holidays in the US

Slide 18 - Slide

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

Slide 19 - Open question

Thanksgiving

Slide 20 - Slide

Slide 21 - Video

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

Slide 22 - Open question

What do people usually do during Thanksgiving?
A
Light up fireworks
B
Give each other presents
C
Do chores for strangers
D
Have a family dinner

Slide 23 - Quiz

During dinner, what are you supposed to say?
A
What you are thankful for this year
B
A big secret you've kept the whole year long
C
The worst thing you did this year
D
You're supposed to thank the turkey before eating it

Slide 24 - Quiz

Presidents' Day

Slide 25 - Slide

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. 

Slide 26 - Slide

During which month is Presidents' Day celebrated?
A
January
B
February
C
March
D
April

Slide 27 - Quiz

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

Slide 28 - Open question

American Independence Day

Slide 29 - Slide

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.

Slide 30 - Slide

Why is the Fourth of July celebrated?
A
To celebrate the independence of the United States
B
To celebrate the creation of the American flag
C
To celebrate the beautiful fireworks that people have
D
To celebrate George Washington

Slide 31 - Quiz

When was the Declaration of Independence?

Slide 32 - Open question

Who was America declaring it's independence from?
A
Spain
B
Portugal
C
Great Britain
D
Rome

Slide 33 - Quiz

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.

Slide 34 - Slide

Four paragraphs:

Slide 35 - Open question

Blog
Paragraph 1: introduction
Paragraph 2: the person/event/cause
Paragraph 3: the day
Paragraph 4: the food 

Slide 36 - Slide

Which Dutch holiday do you choose?

Slide 37 - Open question

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?

Slide 38 - Slide

Slide 39 - Slide

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

Slide 40 - Slide

Celebrated in the UK
Celebrated in the USA
Saint Patrick's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Presidents' day
Independence day
Boxing Day
Bonfire Night

Slide 41 - Drag question

What is your favorite holiday from the ones mentioned?

Slide 42 - Mind map

Do you prefer the American or the British holidays?
American holidays
British Holidays

Slide 43 - Poll