Lesson Plan Bundle for St. Patrick's Day - 5 Lessons for all Grades

St. Patrick’s Day Movie Lesson Plan Bundle | Irish Folklore & Cultural Activities

Bring Irish culture, folklore, and storytelling to life with this St. Patrick’s Day lesson plan bundle featuring five engaging, ready-to-use movie lesson plans and worksheets. Perfect for upper elementary students, this bundle combines literacy skills, cultural studies, and critical thinking — all in meaningful, low-prep lessons.

Whether you’re planning a St. Patrick’s Day themed unit or exploring Irish mythology and storytelling, this comprehensive bundle makes it easy.

What’s Included

This bundle includes 5 complete, 2-hour lesson plans:

• St. Patrick’s Day Lesson Plan Worksheet
• Riverdance: The Animated Adventure 2-Hour Lesson Plan
• Song of the Sea (2014) 2-Hour Lesson Plan
• The Luck of the Irish 2-Hour Lesson Plan
• The Secret of Kells (2009) 2-Hour Lesson Plan

Each resource includes:

• Structured lesson plan
• Student worksheet(s)
• Discussion questions
• Critical thinking prompts
• Cultural connections
• Reflection activities

How It Works in the Classroom

This St. Patrick’s Day movie lesson plan bundle works beautifully for:

• Whole-group movie analysis
• Sub plans
• Holiday-themed enrichment
• Literacy centers
• Cultural studies lessons
• End-of-unit wrap-ups

Simply assign the worksheet during or after viewing. Students analyze themes, characters, folklore elements, and cultural traditions while staying engaged.

Minimal prep. Print-and-go or assign digitally.

Standards & Learning Goals

Students will:

• Analyze characters, themes, and plot development
• Identify elements of Irish folklore and mythology
• Practice text-based evidence responses
• Strengthen comprehension and critical thinking skills
• Explore cultural traditions connected to St. Patrick’s Day

Supports literacy standards for reading comprehension, theme analysis, and written responses.

Why Teachers Love It

• Saves hours of planning time
• Perfect for March lessons
• Engages students with meaningful films
• Encourages cultural awareness
• Easy to differentiate
• Works for sub plans

This St. Patrick’s Day lesson plan bundle keeps students focused while making learning festive and culturally rich.

If you love integrating film, folklore, and culture into your classroom, this bundle is a must-have for March!

Download today and make your St. Patrick’s Day lessons meaningful and memorable