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September 19th was International Talk Like A Pirate Day #TalkLikeAPirateDay a #Holiday Charlie always enjoyed celebrating when he was little and a #Holiday we would celebrate in our Homeschool Classes. I thought you might as well, so I’ve shared some information on Talk Like A Pirate Day and created a lesson plan for you to use not only in your classes but at home as well.
International Talk Like a Pirate Day is a parodic holiday created in 1995 by John Baur and Mark Summers of Albany, Oregon,[1] who proclaimed September 19 each year as the day when everyone in the world should talk like a pirate (that is, in English with a stereotypical West Country accent).[2] It has since been adopted by the Pastafarianism movement.[3]
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Lesson Plan for Talk Like A Pirate Day:
Arrr matey! 🏴☠️ Let’s craft a swashbucklin’ homeschool lesson plan for Talk Like a Pirate Day that blends fun with learning across subjects. Here’s a full-day plan suitable for elementary to middle school learners, with adaptable activities for different ages:
Theme: Talk Like a Pirate Day
Date: September 19 Objective: Celebrate pirate lore while reinforcing skills in reading, writing, math, science, and art.
Language Arts: Pirate Speak & Storytelling
- Activity: Learn pirate vocabulary (e.g., “Ahoy,” “Matey,” “Shiver me timbers”)
- Writing Prompt: “A Day in the Life of a Pirate” – Write a short story using at least 10 pirate phrases.
- Reading: Choose a pirate-themed book or excerpt (e.g., Treasure Island, How I Became a Pirate by Melinda Long)
- Bonus: Practice reading aloud in pirate voice!
Math: Treasure Hunt & Pirate Math
- Activity: Create a treasure map with coordinates. Use grid plotting to “bury” treasure.
- Pirate Word Problems: Example: “If Captain Blackbeard has 5 chests with 24 gold coins each, how many coins does he have?”
- Younger Kids: Count gold coins (use chocolate coins or paper cutouts) and sort by size or color.
Social Studies: Pirate History
- Topics: Golden Age of Piracy, famous pirates (Anne Bonny, Blackbeard), pirate codes
- Map Skills: Locate the Caribbean, trade routes, and pirate hotspots on a world map.
- Discussion: Myth vs. Reality – What’s true about pirates and what’s Hollywood?
Science: Ocean Exploration
- Activity: Learn about ocean currents and how pirates navigated the seas.
- Experiment: Make a simple compass or explore buoyancy with “Will it float?” tests.
- Marine Life: Study sea creatures pirates may have encountered (sharks, dolphins, jellyfish).
Art: Pirate Crafts
- Make: Pirate hats, eye patches, flags, or telescopes using household materials.
- Draw: Design your own pirate ship or treasure map.
- Optional: Create a pirate costume and host a mini “Talk Like a Pirate” parade.
Music & Movement
- Sing: Pirate-themed songs like “Yo Ho (A Pirate’s Life for Me)” or sea shanties.
- Dance: Learn a sailor’s jig or create a pirate-themed obstacle course.
Wrap-Up & Reflection
- Discussion: What did you learn about pirates today?
- Journal Prompt: “Would you want to be a pirate? Why or why not?”
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
