Irish Faires

Unit 5 - Lesson 6
Leprechauns and other Irish Fairies
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Unit 5 - Lesson 6
Leprechauns and other Irish Fairies

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This is not only about the lovely fairies.

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,but also the creepier ones.

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What Mythical creatures do you know?

Slide 4 - Mind map

Leprechauns
Irish children are told that at the end of every rainbow there is a leprechaun with a pot of gold. Leprechauns are very clever and fast. They've got red hair and a beard and they usually wear a green suit and hat and often a green apron. They live alone in the countryside and make shoes. If you are lucky enough to catch one, he has to grant you 3 wishes.

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What sort of creature is a leprechaun?
Answer in English

Slide 6 - Open question

What is said to be found at the end of the rainbow?
A
A colourful soup
B
Eternal life
C
Pot of gold
D
Fairy world

Slide 7 - Quiz

If you would get 3 wishes, what would you wish for?

Slide 8 - Open question

Sidhe (say: shee)
Sidhe are the most powerful of all fairies. They are related to people that ruled Ireland before people did.
They are very thin, tall and beautiful. They often look shadowy and can only be seen when a human is present. They live under the ground. They kidnap people they like.

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What does shadowy mean?
A
Looking like a ghost
B
Standing in the shadow
C
Without sun
D
Dangerous

Slide 10 - Quiz

The Pooka
Pookas roam the Irish countryside at night. A pooka is a shapeshifter. 
Watch the video after the questions.

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What is a shapeshifter?
A
Someone who can't see shapes
B
Someone who doesn't like shapes
C
Someone who adores shapes
D
someone who can turn into different shapes

Slide 12 - Quiz

Slide 13 - Video

Which forms does a Pooka have the most according to the video?
(hare = haas)
A
Dog, & cat
B
Horse & dog
C
Hare & horse
D
Cat & hare

Slide 14 - Quiz

In horse form a Pooka wants to scare people. How do they do this?

Slide 15 - Open question

Changeling
Watch the next video and explain what a Changeling is.

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Slide 17 - Video

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Try to describe what a changeling is.

Slide 18 - Open question

Clurichauns
Clurichauns are closely related to leprechauns. They look almost the same but they are evil. They have large silver buckles on their shoes. They never wear aprons. They beg, steal and love to go drinking.

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A piece of clothing that is worn outside to keep warm and dry.
A piece of metal often used to fasten a belt.
Looking extremely thin.
A long, thin piece of clothing that covers the foot and leg.
A piece of clothing worn over other clothes to keep them clean.
Looking like a ghost
Assignment
bony
Apron
stocking
buckle
shadowy
coat

Slide 20 - Drag question

Slide 21 - Video

What happens when you hear a Banshee cry?
A
You will cry for the rest of your life
B
You will die within a few days
C
You will become deaf
D
You will fall in love with her

Slide 22 - Quiz

Let's Review

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Which fairy can change shape?
A
Changeling
B
Leprechaun
C
Clurichaun
D
Pooka

Slide 24 - Quiz

Which fairy likes to hang out with friends?
A
Leprechaun
B
Clurichaun
C
Banshee
D
Sidhe

Slide 25 - Quiz

Which fairy is brought up by human parents?
A
Changeling
B
Pooka
C
Banshee
D
Sidhe

Slide 26 - Quiz

Which fairy is likely to give people a lift at nighttime?
A
Sidhe
B
Clurichaun
C
Banshee
D
Pooka

Slide 27 - Quiz

Which fairy can let out a painful scream?
A
Pooka
B
Sidhe
C
Banshee
D
Leprechaun

Slide 28 - Quiz

Which fairy do you think is the scariest?
Banshee
Sidhe
Pooka
Changeling
Clurichaun

Slide 29 - Poll

What have you learned
from this lesson?

Slide 30 - Open question