$20
per class
Folklore and History of Halloween
Completed by 27 learners
Ages 12-16
Live One-Time Class
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(135 reviews)
Rising Star
Live video meetings
Meets once
2-10 learners per class
85 min
What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 25 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. No mandatory homework will be assigned; however, I will provide suggested books and resources for those interested in learning more about the topics covered in this class.Assessment
Assessment will be done informally through class participation.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Students will be taught about Halloween's history, customs, traditions, and folklore in this one-time class. We will read a couple of Halloween-themed creepy stories. This class will answer questions such as: 1. What is the connection between Halloween and witches & black cats? 2. Why do we carve pumpkins for Halloween? 3. Why do we wear Halloween costumes and go trick-or-treating? 4. What is the deal with ghost stories and haunted houses on Halloween? 5. What are some of the ancient customs and traditions associated with Halloween? 6. How and why have Halloween and other related holidays/festivals been celebrated throughout cultures & time periods? I will open the class by asking students about any Halloween traditions and customs they have. Then I will share slides and (if applicable) video clips to illustrate the ideas presented in this class. I encourage student participation and offer opportunities for my students to engage with me and with one another through discussions and question/answer sessions. No prior knowledge is needed for this class.
Learning Goals
Students will discover and discuss the history and folklore of Halloween.Other Details
Parental Guidance
There may be some scary Halloween stories or traditions discussed in this class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in English from Southern New Hampshire University
I have taught classes containing scary/creepy concepts as a public school teacher, home educator, homeschool co-op teacher, and Outschool teacher. I currently have classes about Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, and women writers of horror on Outschool. Reviews
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