Lesson Plan
St. Patrick's Day Writing: If I Caught a Leprechaun...
Catch him if you can! In this St. Patrick's Day lesson plan, students will write about what they would do if they caught a leprechaun. They will also create their own leprechaun doll that they can hide somewhere in their home or classroom.
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Learning Objectives
Students will be able to use invented spelling to write about what they would do if they caught a leprechaun.
Introduction
(5 minutes)- Tell students that on March 17 people across the world celebrate the Irish culture and St. Patrick's Day.
- Ask students to share what they know about St. Patrick's Day.
- Explain to students that leprechauns are a big part of Irish history and folklore.
- Project the Leprechaun Doll worksheet onto the board.
- Tell students that leprechauns are a type of fairy from Irish folklore, similar to a gnome or an elf. They have red beards and wear a tall green hat, green pants and jacket, and shiny black shoes. People believe that leprechauns live in the forest, and they are hard to find because they are very quick little creatures. Each leprechaun has his own pot of gold, which he guards very closely. If you catch a leprechaun, he has to give you his pot of gold or grant you three wishes! However, if you catch one, you have to watch him closely because he might escape. Remember he is very quick!