This time of year, instead of dealing specifically with Halloween, I like to ask the question…What are you afraid of?

I start with this video. There is a worksheet to go with this video on the Real Language Right Away website. Here is the presentation I use for more input.

I have a list of common fears written on the white board in Spanish with a picture or a prop for each item. We then whip around the room quickly asking…¿De qué tienes miedo? We tally each person’s answer to find the most common fears for the class. I have students post their fears to a padlet with an image. I am always surprised that their biggest fear is usually spiders.

You can also have the students rank order their fears with a partner.

I like to give students this slide with links to songs, books, and videos related to things we fear. Basically it is a google slide with a background, layered with images, and links to book sites and Youtube videos. Click here to get a copy with the links.

 

For more fear related stories, see my earlier posts on Using Children’s Literature, Oscuro Muy Oscuro et Hay un Cocodrilo Debajo de mi Cama

I found some inexpensive books at Walmart and the dollar store in English. No problema, I made them bilingual by writing the Spanish word with a Sharpie.