Click the 4 leaf clover throughout the PowerPoint to learn about St. Patrick’s Day Click the 4 leaf clover throughout the PowerPoint to learn about St. Patrick’s Day!

Table of Contents Slide 1: Title Slide 2: Table of Contents Slide 3: Objectives Slide 4: Vocabulary Activity Slide 5: About St. Patrick’s Day Slide 6-8: Symbols of St. Patrick’s Day Slide 9: St. Patrick and Snakes Slide 10-16: Quiz Slide 17: Journal Activity Slide 18: Website

Objectives 1. Students will be able to demonstrate their understanding of St. Patrick’s Day by taking a quick quiz. 2. Students will be able to choose four new vocabulary words from the PowerPoint and find the definitions either using the PowerPoint or a dictionary. 3. Students will be able to answer a question about St. Patrick’s Day in their journals.

Vocabulary Activity Take 4 cut out shamrocks from the front table. As you read through the PowerPoint write down at least 4 vocabulary words that are new to you. One word for each shamrock. If the definition is given please write the definition on the back of the shamrock. If the definition is not given, use a dictionary.

About St. Patrick’s Day St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated each year on March 17th. We celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in honor of Saint Patrick who died on March 17, 461. Saint Patrick was important because he established 300 churches in Ireland and increased the popularity of Christianity.

Symbols of St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock – The Shamrock is a symbol of St. Patrick’s Day because they are found all over the country of Ireland. http://totalwealthcoaching.com/wp/ 4 Leaf Clover – Four leaf clovers are very hard to find. If you find one you will have good luck! http://www.realshamrock.com/

Symbols of St. Patrick’s Day Leprechauns – Leprechauns are little men that dress like shoemakers. The Leprechauns are paid with gold coins. The gold coins are then added to a large pot. If you catch a Leprechaun they must show you where they hid the pot of gold. http://webclipart.about.com/library/weekly/aa022703.htm

Symbols of St. Patrick’s Day Green – People wear green on St. Patrick's day because green is the color of Shamrocks and spring. If you are not wearing green, you will be pinched! Corned Beef and Cabbage – To celebrate the holiday many people eat corned beef and cabbage. http://www.thesunblog.com/gourmetgal/food_events/

St. Patrick and Snakes It is said that Saint Patrick got rid of all the snakes in Ireland. It is said that St. Patrick stood on a mountain top and raised a wooden stick in the air to get rid of the snakes. To this day there are no snakes in Ireland. http://ngfl.northumberland.gov.uk/clipart/Animals/pages/snake_jpg.htm

Quiz Time Quiz

What did St. Patrick do? Saint Patrick established 300 Churches. Saint Patrick was a shoemaker. Saint Patrick established 300 Churches. Saint Patrick was a military leader.

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Which of the following is not a symbol of St. Patrick’s Day? Shamrocks Corned Beef and Cabbage Flowers

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Journal Activity In your journal answer the following question. If you caught a Leprechaun, how would you spend the gold that the Leprechaun gave you? Write at least four sentences.

Websites Used http://holidays.kaboose.com/saint-patricks-day/history/patrick-history-traditions-symbols.html http://sunniebunniezz.com/holiday/stpatday.htm http://www.kidskonnect.com/subject-index/32-holidaysseasons/129-saint-patricks-day.html