HALLOWEEN TREASURE HUNT

INTRODUCTION

Have you ever taken part in a Halloween party? You’ll probably have heard about them. But what do you actually know about this celebration? Join three classmates and find information about the topic through this treasure hunt.
Used the proposed resources and, when you have finished, face the Big Question and report your findings to your classmates.

QUESTIONS

1.When is Halloween celebrated?
2.Which countries celebrate it traditionally?
3.Who were the first to celebrate the oldest version of this festivity?
4.Who did they honour?
5.How do they decorate houses?
6.What does the “jack-o’-lantern” symbolize?
7.What kind of special clothes are used on this day?
8.How can you get a prize in a Halloween party?
9.Give a synonym for trick, ghost and costume.
10.What happens if you don’t give anything to the children who knock on the door and shout “trick or treat”?


WEBSITES

Search the given web sites to find the answer to the questions.
Try to divide and organise your work properly. Don’t waste time. There’s a prize for the fastest group.

www.encarta.msn.com
www.britain.tv/community_halloween
www.historychannel.com
www.isabel perez.com
www.merriamwebsterdictionaries


THE BIG QUESTION

After learning so much about Halloween, you must be ready to give a right answer:
Do you know any Spanish festivity related to Halloween? Explain their similarities and differences.

EVALUATION

a)All correct answers. 2
b)Saying the site where you found the answer.2
c)Finishing time .extra point
d)Presentation of the answer to the big question .4
e)Use of English. 2

SONGS ABOUT FRIENDSHIP

HI, all of you who found time to visit my blog. I just want to make you participate in thr process of english learning, and what english you want to learn.

Anyway, you can leave the name of your favourite songs about frienship. one will be used in your english class. have fun and enjoy the rest of the day.