Mysteries of St.Nickolas
Про матеріал
The document discusses different names for Saint Nicholas from around the world, including Santa Claus, Father Christmas, and Sinterklaas. It explores traditions associated with Saint Nicholas Day on December 6th, such as receiving gifts in stockings or shoes left out. The passage also matches traditions like leaving carrots for Saint Nicholas's horse to the countries where they originate from, such as Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands.Lesson Plan
Class: 9th grade
Level: A2/B1
Topic: Mysteries of Saint Nick.
Overview:
This flipped lesson is focused on the diverse traditions and customs associated with Saint Nichola`s Day in various countries. Through this lesson, students will be involved in the world of the customs, traditions and unique aspects of the holiday in each country. During the lesson students will participate in virtual discussion, listening activities, they will be engaged in critical thinking tasks. The students will work in breakout rooms.
Aim: by the end of the lesson, Ss will:
- explore the historical origins and cultural evolution of St. Nicholas.
- enhance language skills by reading and analyzing traditional tales related to St. Nicholas.
- develop critical thinking through discussions on the symbolism and significance of St. Nick in different cultures.
- improve presentation skills through sharing findings and interpretations with the class.
- encourage collaborative learning through group activities and projects related to the mysteries of St. Nick.
- develop vocabulary, speaking, writing, and critical thinking skills.
Outcomes: by the end of the lesson Ss will:
- understand the significance of St. Nicholas Day;
- learn about St. Nicholas Day traditions;
- reflect on the spirit of giving;
- engage in creative activities;
- increase their cultural awareness;
- develop empathy and compassion;
- provide a deeper understanding of the holiday's historical, cultural, and moral significance.
Digital literacy:
- to develop learners' ability to search for and evaluate relevant information using a search engine;
- to use digital tools to develop learners’ language competences (Padlet, WordWall, Class time, Jamboard, Kahoot, Google docs)
Autonomy: to allow learners to be accountable for their progress by:
- encouraging learners autonomy by assigning pre-lesson tasks that require independent research and analysis of article related to the topic;
- encouraging students to work independently of the teacher, in pairs or small groups;
- developing learners’ ability to evaluate their own learning (‘can do’ self-assess at the end of the lesson).
Time: 45 min.
Resources:
-pre-lesson activity
https://www.classtime.com/student/login/KDZP82
-tool Word Wall for warm-up discussion
https://wordwall.net/resource/65338707/англійська-мова/st-nicholas-in-different-countries
-tool Jamboard for discussion
https://jamboard.google.com/d/1xV_AyeOkW2c8BGJG9L_tQ3Fflsvt_2EZcv26-Oc87Uo/viewer?f=0
- tool Class Time “Countries and traditions”
https://www.classtime.com/student/login/9789NG
- too Kahoot for vocabulary practice
https://play.kahoot.it/v2/?quizId=8f6760c5-2665-486a-8f54-576369288ca7
- YouTube video “Saint Nicholas Day”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7hyCZ07ZfY&t=9s
https://www.liveworksheets.com/w/en/english-language/7402093
- tool Padlet for reflection
https://padlet.com/yulialapotnikova/good-deeds-eqkw40blvd6uip01
Pre-lesson task: students read the text and complete the task (true or false)
https://www.classtime.com/student/login/KDZP82
Procedure:
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Warm-up Discussion (10 min)
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Ask students: “What is St. Nick’s name in other countries” Ask students to share what they know or think about this person and any prior knowledge they might have. Ask students to follow the link and do the Quiz: https://wordwall.net/resource/65338707/англійська-мова/st-nicholas-in-different-countries
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Speaking Task: complete the sentences (10 min)
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Split students into breakout rooms in pairs or small groups. Use Jamboard to share the questions related to the topic. Encourage Ss to discuss them and complete the sentences so that they are true for them. https://jamboard.google.com/d/1xV_AyeOkW2c8BGJG9L_tQ3Fflsvt_2EZcv26-Oc87Uo/viewer?f=0 |
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Vocabulary task (10 min)
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Split students into 3 breakout rooms to do the task. https://www.classtime.com/student/login/9789NG
https://play.kahoot.it/v2/?quizId=8f6760c5-2665-486a-8f54-576369288ca7
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Brainstorm Activity (10 min)
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Ask students to watch a short video,answer the questions and match the words and the pictures.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7hyCZ07ZfY&t=2s
https://www.liveworksheets.com/w/en/english-language/7402093 |
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Reflection (5 min)
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Ask students to follow the link Padlet and individually reflect on the following prompt:
Students should share their thoughts on the given topic.
https://padlet.com/yulialapotnikova/good-deeds-eqkw40blvd6uip01 |
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Post-lesson task
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Create a digital card or artwork related traditions and customs associated with Saint Nick. http://lexica.art/aperture |
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