History of Valentine's Day Lesson Presentation and Creative Writing Assignments
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History of Valentine's Day Lesson Presentation and Creative Writing Assignments: Step into the fascinating world of 3rd Century Rome with engaging resources to teach students about the history of Valentine's Day! The resource includes a presentation to guide the lesson and teach students about the historical roots behind this holiday tracing its evolution to modern times. From St. Valentine's intriguing life in ancient Rome to the contemporary celebration of love, this presentation provides a comprehensive overview that will engage all your students. Also included are two creative assignments that allow students to take on the perspective of Saint Valentine and share their opinions on whether or not Valentine's Day has become too commercialized.
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➡️ History of Valentine's Day Presentation Slides: Use the included 16-slide PowerPoint presentation to guide the entire lesson. Included are slides to teach students about the history of this holiday from 3rd century Rome to modern day! Also included are discussion questions and prompts for each of the assignments.
➡️ Saint Valentine's Journal Assignment: Students will take on the role of Saint Valentine and write two journal entries from his perspective. The first entry will respond to Emperor Claudius' decision to ban marriages for young men. The second will share his feelings about falling in love with his jailer's daughter while he is imprisoned. Students will use what they learn in the presentation to integrate into their writing to demonstrate their understanding.
➡️ Is Love in the Air? Writing Assignment: Students will decide if they see Valentine’s Day as a special day to show someone how much you love them or as just another commercial holiday to make money. Students will take a position and justify their answer.
➡️ History of Valentine's Day Presentation Slides: Use the included 16-slide PowerPoint presentation to guide the entire lesson. Included are slides to teach students about the history of this holiday from 3rd century Rome to modern day! Also included are discussion questions and prompts for each of the assignments.
➡️ Saint Valentine's Journal Assignment: Students will take on the role of Saint Valentine and write two journal entries from his perspective. The first entry will respond to Emperor Claudius' decision to ban marriages for young men. The second will share his feelings about falling in love with his jailer's daughter while he is imprisoned. Students will use what they learn in the presentation to integrate into their writing to demonstrate their understanding.
➡️ Is Love in the Air? Writing Assignment: Students will decide if they see Valentine’s Day as a special day to show someone how much you love them or as just another commercial holiday to make money. Students will take a position and justify their answer.
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My students loved this! It was a perfect lesson for keeping the kids interested and productive. Thanks!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I love the PPT. It is just enough information to keep my 9th graders' interest. This is a very valuable resource!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great short history lesson on the history of Valentine's Day. My students loved it!
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