. The Minibook of Ireland... Autora: Raquel Sánchez García DNI: 48544492-W Especialidad: magisterio inglés
Introduction Esta actividad ha sido diseñada para llevarla a cabo con niños de un nivel de 5º/ 6º de primaria, con edades comprendidas entre 10-12 años. Dicha actividad se ha realizado como recurso para el desarrollo de la competencia sociocultural, además de para fomentar el aprendizaje del vocabulario relacionado con el país de Irlanda. El objetivo didáctico es por tanto que el alumno: Identifique y reconozca diferentes rasgos del país de Irlanda: flag, history, symbols, sports, famous people, food, etc. Valore la lengua inglesa como medio de comunicación entre personas de diferentes países y culturas. 1
Index Page Political Geography of Ireland 3 Ireland flag 4 History Of St. Patrick 5 The Legend of the Leprechauns 6 The Leprechauns Rhyme 8 Irish symbols and general culture 9 Shamrock Pudding 12 Sports 13 Famous Irish people 15 2
Political Geography of Ireland This is the map of Irish Isles. It is divided into the Northern Ireland, which belongs to the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, that it is independent. Colour the Republic of reland green and Northern Ireland orange. Locate the following cities of Ireland surfing in the Internet and write their names down in the map above: Galway Wexford Tralee Belfast Cork Dublin Kilkenny Derry 3
Ireland flag The Republic of Ireland's flag is made of three equal-sized rectangles of orange, white, and green (this type of flag is called a tricolor). The green side is by the flagpole. This flag was first used in 1848. The green colour on the flag represents the native people of Ireland (most of them are Roman Catholic). The orange colour represents the British supporters of William of Orange who settled in Northern Ireland in the 17th century (most of them are Protestant). The white colour in the center of the flag represents peace between these two groups of people. Colour the flag. Answer the following questions: In the Irish flag, what colour is placed nearest the flagpole? What colour represents the native people of Ireland? What colour represents the British who settled in Northern Ireland in the 1700's? What does the colour in the middle of the flag represent? When was this flag first used? 4
HISTORY OF ST. PATRICK St. Patrick's Day honours St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who in the year 432, left his home to bring Christianity to Ireland. Irish people celebrate St. Patrick's Day on March 17. This day, they dance the Irish jig and meet to sing Irish songs. People wear green in memory of Ireland, the Emerald Isle and wear shamrocks made of three leaves. In Ireland, this is a religious holiday similar to Christmas and Easter. March 17 was the day when St. Patrick died. Irish people don't know the date of his birth, most scholars believe the year was 385 AD and the year of his death was 461 AD. St. Patrick was born in Wales, studied religion to become a priest and then went to Ireland to teach the people about God. There are many wonderful stories about St. Patrick, some true and some not true. The most famous legend is that he drove the snakes out of Ireland. This did not happen but the Irish will tell you that you cannot find a snake throughout the whole country of Ireland. Read the text above and then answer the following questions: Who s St. Patrick?. When do Irish people celebrate this festival?. What do they do at St. Patrick s Day? And what do they wear?. When did St. Patrick die?. Where was St. Patrick born?. Was he a pope or a priest?. What did St. Patrick do in Ireland? Is it true or false?. 5
The Legend of the Leprechauns Leprechauns are little make-believe fairies that live in Ireland. They are the shoemakers for the fairies and wear green suits. They live at the end of a rainbow where they have their hidden place. The story says that if you catch one, you can make him tell you where he hides his gold and you will be fortunate. No one has caught one yet...but start looking today!! Good luck!! Read the text above and then answer the following questions: Who are the leprechauns?. What do they wear?. Where do they live?. What do they hide in their secret place?. What happens if you catch one?. 6
Pick your answer: 1. St. Patrick was the patron saint of. a. England b. United States c. Ireland 2. St. Patrick's Day marks the date of St. Patrick's. a. birth b. death c. anniversary 3. The shamrock has leaves. a. four b. three c. five 4. Leprechauns are little make-believe that live in Ireland. a. fairies b. cupids c. angels 5. If you catch a leprechaun, you can make him tell you where he hides his. a. money b. silver c. gold 6. Leprechauns wear suits of. a. blue b. green c. yellow 7
Sing with us and enjoy yourself: The Leprechauns Rhyme I'm looking for a leprechaun, Leprechaun, leprechaun. I'm looking for a leprechaun, Do you know where he's gone? He wears a suit that's made of green, Made of green, made of green, He wears a suit that's made of green, Do you know where he's gone? He lives by a rainbow and hides his gold, Hides his gold, hides his gold, He lives by a rainbow and hides his gold, Do you know where he's gone? If you see a leprechaun, Leprechaun, leprechaun, If you see a leprechaun, Please tell me where he's gone! 8
Irish symbols and general culture Match each picture with its name: Rainbow Celtic harp Shamrock Saint Patrick driving the snakes out of Ireland Leprechaun Pot of gold Celtic Cross 9
Answer each question with the following words: Green Irish Ireland Shamrock March Rainbow Gold Harp Lucky Snake 1. A is green and has three leaves. 2. A is colourful and is seen in the sky when it rains. 3. St. Patrick s Day is in the month of. 4. The country called is in Europe. 5. The is a musical instrument. 6. is a valuable metal. 7. People who live in Ireland are. 8. The shamrock is a symbol. 9. The Leprechaun dresses in. 10. This word rhymes with cake. 10
Find in the shamrock the following list of words: 11
Shamrock Pudding 2 1/4 cups milk 3 T. cornstarch 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. vanilla Green food colouring to desired colour (Serves 4) What you must do 1. Put two cups of milk over a double boil. 2. Mix cornstarch, sugar and salt together. 3. Add 1/4 cup of cold milk to dry ingredients. 4. Stir until smooth. 5. Add to hot milk and cook 15 minutes until mixture thickens, stirring often. 6. Cool slightly and add vanilla. 7. Chill. 8. Top with cream if desired. Questions: 1. How many people is this recipe for?. 12
2. What 3 ingredients do you need to mix together?. 3. How many instructions are there?. 4. What do you do before you add to hot milk?. 5. What is instruction number 6?. 6. Do you think it would be easier to follow these instructions? Why?. Sports In Ireland different sports are played and well known. The same happens in Spain; for example, many people there play football, basketball or tennis, and the most popular sport in Spain is football. But, what happen in Ireland? Surf the Internet and answer the questions: Find out the name of these sports: 1) 2) 3) 13
4) True or False: The sport shown in picture number one is the national sport of Ireland. T F People in Spain play these four sports. T F The two sports which are played only in Ireland are Gaelic Football and Hurling. T F Gaelic Football is played by kicking the ball with the foot and also touching it with the hands T F In Horse-racings racings people make bets. T F 14
Famous Irish people Discus in groups who are they: U2 c) The thirty-fifth president of the United States. He was assassinated in Texas in 1963. JONATHAN SWIFT b) This band is famous for their lead singer, Andrea, and also for songs like go on, dreams, breathless, etc. d) Author of a lot of poems and plays like The Importance of Being Ernest. J. F.KENNEDY 15
THE CORRS a) They are famous for their singer Bono and for their songs; for example with or without you, but I m still haven t found what I m looking, etc. OSCAR WILDE e) This man wrote a lot of books but one of the most famous is Gulliver's Travels. 16