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St. Patricks Day Lesson: The Real Story of St. Patrick Lesson PlanSt. Patricks Day Lesson: The Real Story of St. Patrick Lesson Plan
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St. Patricks Day Lesson: The Real Story of St. Patrick

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Fun St. Patrick's Day facts abound. The lesson plan tells the story of the most famous icons associated with the holiday: the shamrock, snakes, Celtic religion, Irish history, and St. Patrick himself. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

st. patrick, st. patrick's day, ireland, the irish, shamrocks

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Similar to a jigsaw reading, assign learners to present the different pieces of information provided in the resource in their own unique and creative way
  • As part of a research activity, have older learners verify what is identified as fact by completing online research and providing three or more complete references

Pros

  • Very interesting fact vs. fiction explanations
  • Includes list of questions for discussing St. Patrick's Day and Ireland

Cons

  • Collaborative activity is a bit dry, and pupils may be reluctant to participate

Common Core

RI.3.1 RI.4.1 RI.5.1 SL.3.1.a SL.4.1.a SL.5.1.a SL.6.1.a SL.7.1.a SL.8.1.a SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a RH.6-8.1 RH.9-10.1 RH.11-12.1

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