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SAINT GEORGE: CULTURAL AND TRADITIONAL CATALAN SYMBOL

-When do we celebrate the festivity of Saint George in Catalonia?

-Does any other country celebrate it this day? Write down some information you found.

READING – Saint George in England

-Pre-activity: Do you know the meaning of these words? In groups, try to translate them.

Emblem wore brave belief stem

-Read the text and answer the questions. You can work in groups.

What is the flag of England?_________________________________________________________________

Why was the emblem used for the soldiers? _____________________________________________

What did St George protest against Romans?____________________________________________

What is the national flower?________________________________________________________________

Do English people make a big celebration this day?____________________________________

-Post-activity: We are going to do some research!

Look for information in the net and try to answer the following question.

Why do English people wear a rose in the button hole on Saint George Day? What does it symbolize?

SPEAKING – Different customs

-Ask your partner the following questions:

What do you normally do on Saint George’s day? What is your routine?

She/He…

Do you stay at home or you prefer to go for a walk? Why?

Yes /No

Do you celebrate the Lovers day? What do you do?

I…

WRITING – Description of my city/village on Saint George’s Day.

LISTENING – Catalan Legend of Saint George

-Pre-activity: Explain briefly the legend of Saint George to your partner.

-Then, watch and listen to the Catalan Legend of Saint George, and complete the questions: VIDEO:

1. What famous monuments from Barcelona have you seen? Write at least 5.

2. What animals have you seen in the video?

READING CULTURE - William Shakespeare

-Do you know William Shakespeare? Where and When was he born? Why was he famous for? Give an example.

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-Read the following chart about Shakespeare’s life and match the paragraphs.

|Where was he born? |Shakespeare plays are performed all over the world. Students study Shakespeare|

| |in school and at university. People write books about Shakespeare. There are |

| |Shakespeare theatres and Shakespeare festivals. |

|Why is he famous? |William Shakespeare is one of the world’s greatest writers. He wrote plays for|

| |the theatre. He wrote poetry too. |

|What plays did he write? |Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, in England. Later he went to |

| |London, to be an actor. But he became famous for writing plays. His friends |

| |said he was the best writer of his time. |

|Who was William Shakespeare? |He wrote plays such as; Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Midsummer Night’s Dream, |

| |Macbeth, etc. |

FINAL TASK:

You are going to design and create a bookmark for one of your partners. In this bookmark you have to include one of the following quotes from Shakespeare. But before starting, try to translate these quotes in groups of 4.

|1. It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves. | |

|2. There is nothing either good or bad but thinking makes it so. | |

|3. Words without thoughts never to heaven go. | |

|4. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust | |

|upon them | |

|5. It's not enough to speak, but to speak true. | |

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You are going to read about the festivity of Saint George celebrated in England and in Catalonia, talk about your routine on Saint George Day, and compare both traditions. You are also going to create a bookmark for one of your classmates.

St. George is the patron saint of England. His emblem, a red cross on a white background, is the flag of England, and part of the British flag. St George’s emblem was adopted by Richard The Lion Heart and brought to England in the 12th century. The king’s soldiers wore it on their tunics to avoid confusion in battle.

St George was a brave Roman soldier who protested against the Romans’ torture of Christians and died for his beliefs. The popularity of St George in England stems from the time of the early Crusades when it is said that the Normans saw him in a vision and were victorious.

By tradition, 23 April is the day for a red rose in the button hole, the national flower. However, unlike other countries, England does not celebrate it like Americans celebrate 4th July with fireworks. In fact, you are more likely to see big St Patrick parades in England celebrating Ireland’s National Day, more than you would see any sign of St George’s Day being celebrated.

Remember that we use PRESENT SIMPLE for routines!!!

WORDS TO USED:

There is, there are, on the street, on the library, buy presents, fair, books, market…

On Saint George’s Day I…..

HAPPY SAINT GEORGE’S DAY!

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