UNIT 6 IRELAND Lesson 6 Symbols

Session 6  Symbols

Activity 1

To this activity, we will show the pupils a presentation with the main Irish symbols and its meaning: the shamrock, the Leprechaun, the pot of gold and the Green Hat. In case they do not understand some words, teacher will help them to understand the key words.

Irish symbols

-          Shamrock: it is one the main symbols of Ireland and it is the symbol of good luck.

-          Leprechaun: it is a little goblin who works making shoes. He has a treasure of gold coins and, in case you catch one, they reveal you the treasure.

-          Hat: it is the traditional hat of St. Patricks Day. It is green

-          Pot of gold: Irish Folklore has it that if you follow the rainbow, you will find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

Activity 2
We will play the next two games:

• Memory match
• Irish symbol

Activity 3

Each group will receive a sheet with the main symbols of Ireland and they will have to write a little paragraph with the main characteristics of the symbol and draw a picture.

irish symbols

The final result of this session will be a sheet with pictures of the main symbols and their explanation paragraphs.