St Patrick's Day Fun Lesson PowerPoint

This St. Patrick’s Day lesson will introduce students to the history and traditions of the holiday through a PowerPoint with interactive activities. The lesson includes a worksheet on Slide 1, which should be printed in A3 size for students to complete. Each slide covers a different aspect of the celebration, using quizzes, videos, and creative tasks.

Slide 1: Worksheet – A printable A3 worksheet for students to complete throughout the lesson.
Slide 2-5: What is St. Patrick’s Day? – A short introduction to the holiday with a hyperlinked YouTube video explaining its history. Famous Landmarks Quiz – Students guess which famous landmarks (e.g., Sydney Opera House, Empire State Building) light up green for St. Patrick’s Day. Answers in the notes section.
Slide 6: Irish Name Pronunciation – Students try to pronounce traditional Irish names like Roisin, Tadhg, and Niamh with phonetic hints in the notes.
Slide 5: Limerick Challenge – Explanation of Limericks with examples, followed by a fun activity where students write their own.
Slide 6: Irish Proverbs – Matching activity where students connect Irish proverbs with their meanings.

This lesson keeps students engaged with videos, quizzes, and creative activities while helping them understand Irish culture and traditions.