Halloween

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 4

Watching:

Take notes while watching this clip. 

After watching you'll get a few questions.

Who started with Halloween?

1. Celts
2. Gaels
3. Saksons
4. French

What is the translation of 'Samhein'?

Why was Halloween forbidden in the USA?

1. it cost too much money
2. it was too catholic
3. it was too protestant
4. It was too pagan (heidens)

What tradition was NOT named for the original samhein feast?

1. making lanterns
2. making sacrifices
3. feasting
4. handing out candy

Why/When did Samhein turn into All Saints

1. The French invasion
2. The Anglo-Sakson invasion
3. The Roman invasion
4. The Pope's invasion

How much is spent on Halloween each year? .. . .. billion.

Why was trick-or-treat invented?

Speaking

You'll see a slide with a few pictures and one or two questions.

You have 3 minutes to discuss with your neighbour in English.

Then we'll discuss it together for a minute and go on to the next slide.

Writing prompts

Write a story of a min. of 250 words

• Set your story in a world where contacting the dead is as easy as making a phone call.
• Write a story where ghosts and the living coexist
• Write a story about someone trying to raise the dead.
• Write a story about someone who is haunted by a ghost.