Marilyn Manson "This Is Halloween" (Speaking Lesson)(A2-B1)

What you know about Halloween and the song "This Is Halloween." Write your ideas on the board.

Discussion

• What do you think of when you hear the word "Halloween"?

• Have you ever seen a Halloween-themed movie or music video? What was it?

• What are some common Halloween costumes?

• Show the music video for "This Is Halloween." Before playing, inform students to pay attention to the characters and the overall theme.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU6iP0WLsU8&ab_channel=poisonpix

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​Watch the Music Video

Discussion

• What characters did you see?

• What was the overall mood of the video?

• How did the video make you feel?

Speaking Activity

• Reporter: "Can you tell me what happens in the music video 'This Is Halloween'?"

• Expert: "Yes! There are many spooky characters, and they celebrate Halloween in a fun way."

Example Dialogue

• Divide students into pairs and assign roles. One student will be a "news reporter," and the other will be a "Halloween expert" who knows about the events in the "This Is Halloween" video.

​Role Play

Thematic Discussion

• What do you think the message of the song "This Is Halloween" is?

• How does the music video relate to Halloween traditions?

• What elements of the video were most effective in creating a spooky atmosphere?

• Would you like to celebrate Halloween like the characters in the video? Why or why not?