SAINT PATRICK'S DAY SYMBOLS

A SHAMROCK  

                 

The shamrock is Ireland's national emblem because, according to the legend, St. Patrick used it to illustrate the Trinity. The idea that God is really three-in-one: The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit.

The Irish have considered shamrocks 

as good-luck symbols since earliest times, and today people of many other nationalities also believe they bring good luck.

                                      A LEPRECHAUN  

The name leprechaun comes from the old Irish word "luchorpan" which means "little body."

 A leprechaun is a male Irish fairy who looks like a small, old man about 60 cm tall. 

 He's got big ears and a long red beard. He always wears a green crooked hat and green clothes. 

According to the legend, leprechauns are reserved and unfriendly. They live alone, and pass the time making shoes. They are very rich and have a hidden pot of gold!

THE COLOUR GREEN

In Ireland, there is a lot of rain and mist, so the 'Emerald Isle' is really green all year-round. The beautiful green landscape was probably the inspiration for the national colour.

                                        THE HARP

The harp is an ancient musical instrument used in Ireland for centuries. It is also a symbol of Ireland. It appears on Irish coins, the presidential flag, uniforms and official documents.

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ST. PATRICK'S LEGEND

This is a famous Irish legend. Ireland is an island in the Atlantic Ocean.

A long time ago there lived a priest in Ireland. His name was Patrick.

In Ireland there were lots of  snakes and people were scared. 

Patrick wanted to help. He played the drum and ...

... the snakes followed the music and slid away.
Patrick walked all over the island, until the last snake disappeared.

The people were very happy. They called Patrick a saint.
Today there aren't any snakes in Ireland.

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GEOGRAPHY GAMES

Do you like jigsaw puzzles? Can you arrange the pieces to make the world map? Click and drag the pieces to connect them all. Have FUN! 

GAME: CONTINENTS AND OCEANS

Play this game and revise the Continents and Oceans in the World. There are 3 levels of difficulty and you can listen and practise pronunciation.

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What level did you play? What was your time? Write a comment and tell me. 

GOGO'S ADVENTURES VIDEOS

THE COWBOY SONG By CLASS 4A

STORY: THE HUNGRY RAT ( BS 4 UNIT 3)

This video and its rights are property of Oxford University Press. 

The share in this blog has no commercial, but educational purposes.

Wanda the Witch is at home.

Wanda: Oh, where’s my cat … and my glasses?

The rat: Aha! The witch can’t see.

The rat takes the cat’s place.

The rat: Miaow, miaow.

Wanda: Oh, it’s my cat! Come on, Kitty.

The rat is thirsty.

The rat: Can I have some milk?

Wanda: Yes, of course, Kitty. There’s some milk in the jug. Here you are.

The rat is hungry.

The rat: Can I have some fish?

Wanda: Yes, of course, Kitty. There’s some fish on the plate. Here you are.

The rat is still hungry.

Can I have some chicken?

Wanda: Yes, of course, Kitty. There’s some chicken in the fridge. Wait a minute.

Wanda opens the fridge and finds her glasses.

Wanda: Oh good! My glasses.

Now Wanda can see.

The rat: Where’s my chicken?

Wanda: Ah! You’re a rat, not a cat! Get out!

Wanda: Now, where’s my cat? Kitty, Kitty!