Paranormal Tourism

Lead-in

  • Have you ever visited a place that felt haunted or mysterious?
    • If so, what happened?
    • If not, how do you think you would feel?

Presentation

Pre

  • What do you think makes a place feel haunted? Is it the history, the atmosphere, or something else?

Top Down

  • What is one of the main reasons people participate in Ghost Tourism? Read the text and find out.
  • To experience a mix of thrill, history, and paranormal encounters.
  • To find scientific proof that ghosts exist.
  • To disrespect historical sites and explore them without restrictions.
  • To experience a mix of thrill, history, and paranormal encounters.
  • To find scientific proof that ghosts exist.
  • To disrespect historical sites and explore them without restrictions.
Ghost Tourism: A Unique Travel Experience

Ghost Tourism, also known as Dark or Haunted Tourism, involves visiting locations which are linked to death, tragedy, or supernatural events. This niche has gained popularity among travelers who seek a mix of thrill, history, and paranormal experiences.

History of Ghost Tourism

The fascination with haunted sites dates back centuries, but modern Ghost Tourism became commercialized in the late 20th century. Cities like London and Edinburgh were among the first to offer ghost tours, guiding visitors through eerie historic locations which have long been associated with ghostly legends. These tours are often led by guides who share chilling stories of spirits and mysterious events.

Types of Ghost Tourism Destinations

  • Haunted Houses: Historic homes or buildings which are believed to be inhabited by spirits.
  • Cemeteries: Burial sites of historical figures whose graves are linked to ghostly legends.
  • Abandoned Places: Ghost towns, deserted asylums, and old factories which are known for their eerie atmosphere.
  • Battlefields: Historic sites of wars and conflicts, which attract visitors looking to connect with past events and possible hauntings.

Ethical Considerations

  • Respect the Dead: Be mindful when visiting cemeteries or sites of tragedy, which hold historical and cultural significance.
  • Understand Local Customs: Different cultures have unique beliefs about the afterlife, which should be respected.
  • Support Conservation Efforts: Many haunted locations belong to organizations whose goal is to preserve historical sites.
  • Avoid Sensationalism: Focus on history and culture rather than exploiting tragedies for entertainment.

Ghost Tourism is an exciting way to explore history and folklore while engaging with the supernatural in a responsible and respectful manner.

Source

Bottom Up

  • True or False
  1. Ghost Tourism is only about supernatural experiences and does not involve historical exploration.
  2. London and Edinburgh were among the first cities to commercialize ghost tours.
  3. Battlefields are considered a type of Ghost Tourism destination because they are linked to past conflicts.
  4. Ghost Tourism does not require any ethical considerations, as it is purely for entertainment.
  5. Some haunted locations are preserved by organizations that focus on historical conservation.
  6. Abandoned asylums and ghost towns are examples of places visited in Ghost Tourism.
  1. Ghost Tourism is only about supernatural experiences and does not involve historical exploration. False
  2. London and Edinburgh were among the first cities to commercialize ghost tours. True
  3. Battlefields are considered a type of Ghost Tourism destination because they are linked to past conflicts. True
  4. Ghost Tourism does not require any ethical considerations, as it is purely for entertainment. False
  5. Some haunted locations are preserved by organizations that focus on historical conservation. True
  6. Abandoned asylums and ghost towns are examples of places visited in Ghost Tourism. True

Post

  • Do you believe in ghosts, or do you think the stories behind haunted places are just myths?

Target Language

The supernatural: 

Nouns: ghost, vampire, werewolf, witch, zombie

Adjectives + of: afraid of, frightened of, scared of

Adjectives: haunted (house), spooky (atmosphere/story) 

Relative pronouns: 

People: Dracula is the guy who is known as a vampire. 

Pets: She has a cat that scares everyone. 

Objects: There are special devices which can feel the presence of paranormal activity. 

Animals: Bats are animals that are associated with vampires. 

Places: That is the house where they said it was haunted. 

Possessives: The novel is about a monster whose creator is Doctor Frankenstein. 

Controlled Practice

  • Match each occupation to their meaning.
  1. The old mansion, _______ is said to be haunted, has been abandoned for years.
  2. The vampire, _______ sleeps in a coffin, only comes out at night.
  3. There is a spooky forest _______ people claim to have seen ghosts.
  4. The witch, _______ cat had glowing eyes, cast a powerful spell on the villagers.
  5. The werewolf, _______ transforms during a full moon, was feared by the entire town.
  6. The legend tells of a ghost _______ haunts the castle every Halloween.
  1. The old mansion, which is said to be haunted, has been abandoned for years.
  2. The vampire, who sleeps in a coffin, only comes out at night.
  3. There is a spooky forest where people claim to have seen ghosts.
  4. The witch, whose cat had glowing eyes, cast a powerful spell on the villagers.
  5. The werewolf, who transforms during a full moon, was feared by the entire town.
  6. The legend tells of a ghost that haunts the castle every Halloween.

Freer Practice

  • Complete the sentences with your own ideas. Use the target language.
    • The spooky castle, which made me feel…
    • The ghost hunter, who…
    • Abandoned villages are the places where…
    • The cursed doll, which was…
    • The mysterious figure, who…

Production

  • Create a small horror story using as many relative pronouns as you can. 

Example: Once I was walking near this old house where…

Homework

Complete the sentences with the correct supernatural noun:

ghost – vampire – werewolf – witch – zombie

  1. A ______ is a creature that drinks human blood.
  2. A ______ can turn into a wolf under a full moon.
  3. A ______ is a dead body that comes back to life.
  4. A ______ is a magical person, often seen flying on a broomstick.
  5. A ______ is a spirit of a dead person that haunts places.
  6. A ______ has sharp fangs and avoids sunlight.
  1. A vampire is a creature that drinks human blood.
  2. A werewolf can turn into a wolf under a full moon.
  3. A zombie is a dead body that comes back to life.
  4. A witch is a magical person, often seen flying on a broomstick.
  5. A ghost is a spirit of a dead person that haunts places.
  6. A vampire has sharp fangs and avoids sunlight.

Fill in the blank with the correct relative pronoun: who, that, where, which or whose.

  1. Dracula is the guy ______ is known as a vampire.
  2. She has a cat ______ scares everyone.
  3. There are special devices ______ can detect ghosts.
  4. Bats are animals ______ are associated with vampires.
  5. That is the house ______ people say is haunted.
  6. The novel is about a monster ______ creator is Doctor Frankenstein.
  1. Dracula is the guy who is known as a vampire.
  2. She has a cat that scares everyone.
  3. There are special devices which can detect ghosts.
  4. Bats are animals that are associated with vampires.
  5. That is the house where people say it is haunted.
  6. The novel is about a monster whose creator is Doctor Frankenstein.

Connect the sentence using the correct relative pronoun.

Example: The man. He lives in the haunted house. > The man who lives in the haunted house.

  1. The dog. It howls at midnight. 
  2. This is the house. People say it’s haunted. 
  3. That is the book. It tells ghost stories. 
  4. He’s the scientist. His experiment created a monster. 
  5. That’s the girl. She is afraid of ghosts. 
  1. The dog that howls at midnight.
  2. This is the house where people say it’s haunted.
  3. That is the book which tells ghost stories.
  4. He’s the scientist whose experiment created a monster.
  5. That’s the girl who is afraid of ghosts.

Put the words in the correct order

Example: be / more / relaxed / want / a / bit / I / to > I want to be a bit more relaxed.

  1. known / a vampire / as / is / Dracula / who / guy / the / is
  2. a cat / that / has / scares / she / everyone
  3. special / are / which / feel / the presence / there / devices / of paranormal activity / can
  4. animals / are / with / vampires / associated / that / bats
  5. they / where / that / the house / said / it / haunted / was / is
  6. a monster / the novel / whose / is / creator / Doctor Frankenstein / about / is
  1. Dracula is the guy who is known as a vampire.
  2. She has a cat that scares everyone.
  3. There are special devices which can feel the presence of paranormal activity.
  4. Bats are animals that are associated with vampires.
  5. That is the house where they said it was haunted.
  6. The novel is about a monster whose creator is Doctor Frankenstein.

Find and correct the mistakes.

Example: He is bit angrier. > He is a bit angrier.

  1. The man which lives next door is a vampire.
  2. She has a dog who barks at everyone.
  3. There are special machines where can detect ghosts.
  4. Lions are animals whose live in the jungle.
  5. That is the city that I was born.
  6. The scientist which invention changed the world was very famous.
  1. The man who lives next door is a vampire.
  2. She has a dog that barks at everyone.
  3. There are special machines which can detect ghosts.
  4. Lions are animals that live in the jungle.
  5. That is the city where I was born.
  6. The scientist whose invention changed the world was very famous.

Writing

Write a short text describing 4 of the characters mentioned below:

  1. Dracula
  2. Frankenstein
  3. The Mummy
  4. Pennywise
  5. Freddy Krueger
  6. Michael Myers
  7. Leatherface
  8. Chucky
  9. Norman Bates
  10. The Slender Man


Example: Dracula is a vampire who…