St Patrick_Complete Lesson

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S.T. P A T R I C K S D A Y L E S S O NL E S S O N

In one

dayWhy So Green!?

Who was St. Patrick?

Overview

Students analyze information surrounding the life of

St. Patrick.

Preview The teacher projects a traditional Irish limerickby Edward Lear while the students analyze the structure

and consider other items associated with St. Patricks

Day.

Activity In a Skill Builder, students study an image and

visit a website where they learn about the life and times

of St. Patrick. Students assemble their notes on a graphic

organizer of the Irish flag.

Materials

One packet per student that

includes the Preview,

Student Handouts, and

Processing.

5 copies each of Placards A,B, and C (6 if your class size

is over 30 students)

Students will need a smart

phone or iPod touch with a

QR code scanner app and

access to wikipedia and other

websites.

If you do not have smart

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P r o c e d u r e s

PreviewSuggested time: 5 minutes

1. Greet students at the door. Distribute packet

includingPreview, Student Handouts, andProcessing

to each student as they arrive.

2. Project image of Preview depicting one of Edward

Lears traditional Irish limericks. Have students

answer the questions on their preview.

3. Quickly debrief the Preview. After two minutes, ask

the students:

What type of poetry is this?

How are these types of poems structured (lines

per poem and syllables)?

What holiday are these types of poems usually

associated with?

What other things are associated with this

holiday?

What do you know about the person for which

this holiday is named?

Skill Builder

Projected image of

Preview


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P r o c e d u r e s

3. Explain how to scan QR codes. Have students flip to

the first Student Handoutin their packet that contains

the directions for the activity. Model for the students

the procedures for scanning QR codes being sure to:

Show students where to find the QR code.

Demonstrate how to scan the QR code using

the smart devices camera and app.

(If you do not have the capability to use QR

codes, a list of websites associated withPlacards A, B, and C are included at the end

of this lesson guide. Use the hyperlinks with

your students and skip this step.)

4. Pass out a placard to each pair. Give each pair one

of the three placards. Have students follow the

procedures on theirStudent Handoutto study the

image, scan the code, read/study the information on

the website, and to record three details (two written,

one sketch) in the appropriate location on their

Student Handout Notes.

5. Allow students to begin. Tell students that when theycomplete the first placard, they should return it to

you Give the pairs a new placard to work on

Student Handout Activity

Directions

Placard


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P r o c e d u r e s

Challenged Writer

Suggestion

Create a limerick frameworkthat students can use to just

fill in with key words from

their study.

ProcessingTo be completed outside class

1. Challenge students to create a limerick about the

li fe of St. Patrick. Challenge the students to write

their own limerick using the information they

discovered today. They should include factual details

surrounding St. Patrick and be prepared to share their

limerick in class.

Processing


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P r o c e d u r e s

Websites for Placards A, B, and C

Placard A: Druids Watchhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Patrick#In_his_own_words

Placard B: Shamrock

http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-shamrock.htm

Placard C: Stained Glass Depiction of St. Patrick

http://stpatricksday.com/history/stpatrick/50-facts.shtml

Professional Enrichment

Want to know how to use QR codes in class? Visit this

blog post: http://blog.teachtci.com/your-secret-code-to-class
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Read the following poem written by Edward Lear:

There was an Old Man of Kilkenny,Who never had more than a penny;

He spent all that money

in onions and honey,That wayward Old Man of Kilkenny.

What type of poetry is this?

How are these types of poems structured (lines/syllables)?

What holiday are these poems associated with?What other things are associated with this holiday?

What do you know about the person behind the name of the holiday?

Be prepared to share your responses with the class.

Preview


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1. You will receive a placard from

your teacher.

2. Use your device to scan the QR

Code to find the website

associated with this image.

3. Study the website.

4. Find the appropriate place on

your notes to write/draw details

you learned by matching the QR

codes.

5. Write at least two details anddraw at least one simple image to

show what you learned. Color

appropriately when complete

6. Return placard to teacher and get

another.

Student Handout Activity Directions


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After writing notes, color this Green. After writing notes, leave this white. After writing notes, color this Orange.

For each section of the Irish flag, find the appropriate website and image to write two details

and draw at least one visual of things you learn. Be sure to write dark enough that when you

color over it, your writing will still be readable.

Student Handout Activity Notes


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Processing

Directions : Using your notes from studying the life and times of

St. Patrick, construct a limerick to show what you have learned. Remember

that limericks have five lines. Lines 1,2, and 5 rhyme and usually have 7,8,

or 9 syllables. Lines 3 & 4 rhyme and usually have 5 or 6 syllables.


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ByDavidRphotoDavid Robertson

This photo was taken onSeptember 13, 2010 using a Canon EOS 7D.

Placard A
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DescriptionSaintPatrick(window).jpgEnglish:

SaintPatrickstainedglasswindow

fromCathedralofChristtheLight,

Oakland,CA.

DateTakenonFeb

ruary3,2009

SourceFlickr,AuthorSicarr

Placard C
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