In France, bonfires are made in June for St John. The city of Lyon celebrates the Fête des Lumières in December. There is also Hanukkah, a Jewish festival of lights. Do you like fireworks and light festivals? Do you know about Bonfire Night?
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Guy Fawkes, from “Peeps into the Past”, c. 1900.
Listen
1. Imagine what's in the barrels - then, listen!
2. What was the man in black doing before the soldiers came in?
3. What will happen to him?
Game
Look at the picture. Guess who is thinking the following sentences.
1. “What's this noise? Oh, no! They found me!”
2. “Here he is! The information was correct.”
3. “If he tries to escape, I will pierce him.”
Document
London, November 6th, 1605
Edward Crook, Esq.
12 High Street
London W8 5SA
Dear Mr Guy Fawkes,
I am your lawyer, appointed to represent you in court. I will come to see you tomorrow in prison to prepare your defence.
Get ready to list the facts. I need to know who your accomplices are, what you did and when you did it. Were there any other attacks planned?