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HALLOWEEN: READING COMPREHENSION

skeleto.gif   SPINE-CHILLING HONEYMOON

Hi BSD students!

Here you have an extra reading about Halloween. Those who want to improve their mark click on the skeleton, read the horror story and then copy (not print) the questions and answers to hand in. Don’t forget to correct  the answers yourselves first! I hope you enjoy the reading.

Halloween is an ancient pagan festival. People used to believe that it was the night that witches flew and that horrible beasts and monsters walked around. Lanterns would be lit all night to keep evil spirits away. Good spirits were kept happy with food and warmth. Halloween used to be known as the ‘Festival of the Dead’. Christians changed the name to Halloween, meaning ‘All Hallows’ Eve’. It comes just before ‘All Saints’ Day’ (1st November) and ‘All Souls’ Day’ (2nd November). This period marks the beginning of winter.   
 Wanna try to make a Jack o’lantern? Here you have the instructions. Just click on the link and … good luck!