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HALLOWEEN
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1 Warm up
Choose the correct word for each picture below.

a bat a Jack O’Lantern a skull a cauldron

a coffin a spider’s web sweets costumes

1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7. 8.

In pairs, answer the questions below.

1. What do the images above have in common?

2. How do you celebrate Halloween?
3. Do you have any Halloween traditions in your country?
4. Have you ever worn a costume?

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2 Halloween activities
Put the correct verb into the sentences.

dress go light scare tell watch

1. People like to up on Halloween. Ghost and witch costumes are very popular

2. It is traditional to people. Some people really enjoy this, but others get very
frightened.

3. People candles and put them inside Jack-o’-lanterns.

4. It is exciting to horror movies on Halloween, especially when there is bad weather.

5. People trick or treating to get lots of sweets and chocolate.

6. Adults and children like to ghost stories.

3 Halloween costumes
Match the costumes to things you might need to make them.

1. a ghost a. a broomstick

2. a witch b. plastic horns

3. a superhero c. white make-up

4. a clown d. bandages

5. a mummy e. a cape

6. a zombie f. a red nose

7. a devil g. a white sheet

With a partner, think of other things you might need for Halloween costumes. The costumes can be
examples from this exercise, or anything else you can think of.

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4 Collocations
Part A: Match the words on the left with the nouns on the right.

1. a black a. house
2. a wicked b. witch
3. a haunted c. moon
4. evil d. wand
5. a magic e. cat
6. a full f. spirits

Part B: Now, put the phrases in the correct sentence.

1. In some countries, there is a belief that a brings bad luck.

2. There are many villain characters in the movies.
3. People believe that there is a on our street.
4. To keep away on Halloween you should light a bonfire.
5. To complete my costume as a wizard I need a in my hand.
6. It is believed that wolves howl at the .

5 Halloween facts
Work with a partner. Put true (T) or false (F) next to each statement below. Check your answers on
the next page.

1. In the UK, black cats bring bad luck.

2. People made the first Jack-o’-lanterns from pumpkins.
3. In the US, the 28th of October is the day of the year when people buy the most candy.
4. People believe that Halloween started in Ireland.
5. In the US, people spend $2 billion on Halloween costumes.
6. Halloween is also called Hallow’s Eve.

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Check your answers below and compare your score with a classmate.

1. False – People in the UK think black cats bring good luck, and bad luck in the US.
2. False – They made them from turnips.
3. True – 10% of annual candy sales in the US happen on the days just before Halloween.
4. True – Ireland is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween.
5. False – $3 billion is spent on Halloween costumes.
6. True – Halloween is a contraction of All Hallows’ Eve.

6 Talking Point

Discuss any of the questions below.

1. Do you like Halloween? Why/why not?

2. Do you do any of the things in exercise 2 for Halloween? Which ones?
3. Is Halloween popular in your country?
4. Do you believe in ghosts? Why/why not?

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TEACHER MATERIALS · PRE-INTERMEDIATE (A2-B1)

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Key

1. Warm up

5mins
This gives an introduction to the topic of Halloween and its traditions. Students work individually or in pairs to
match the vocabulary to the pictures and then discuss questions in pairs or small groups.

1. a Jack O’Lantern 2. a skull 3. a cauldron 4. a coffin

5. a bat 6. sweets 7. a spider’s web 8. costumes

2. Halloween activities

5 mins
This gives students the opportunity to revise verbs connected to popular Halloween activities. Ask students to
complete the task individually and then check answers in pairs.

1. dress 2. scare 3. light

4. watch 5. go 6. tell

3. Halloween costumes

5mins
This allows students to think about Halloween costumes and connected vocabulary. First, ask students to complete
the task individually, then ask them to discuss the topic of Halloween costumes in pairs. Monitor and provide
feedback where required.

1. → g. 2. → a. 3. → e. 4. → f. 5. → d. 6. → c. 7. → b.

4. Collocations

5mins
Part A
This stage allows students to think about collocations and phrases connected to Halloween. Ask them to complete
the task by themselves first and then compare answers with a partner. Then, students complete the sentences
with the phrases to practise vocabulary.

1. → e. 2. → b. 3. → a. 4. → f. 5. → d. 6. → c.

1. black cat 2. wicked witch 3. haunted house

4. evil spirits 5. magic wand 6. full moon

5. Halloween facts

5mins
This stage allows students to check their knowledge and maybe learn new facts about Halloween. They can
compare their score in pairs and discuss the topic.

1. False – People in the UK think black cats bring good luck, and bad luck in the US.

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2. False – They made them from turnips

3. True – 10% of annual candy sales in the US happen on the days just before Halloween.
4. True - Ireland is believed to be the birthplace of Halloween.
5. False – $3 billion is spent on Halloween costumes.
6. True - Halloween is a contraction of All Hallows’ Eve.

6. Talking Point

5 mins
Ask students to discuss the questions in pairs or small groups. Monitor and provide feedback where required.

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