Video: Bonfire Night

Advanced: You learn about the origins of the British tradition of Bonfire Night.

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Watch the video to find out about bonfire night. Take notes and answer the questions that follow. You can go back to the video if you need to.
What event is at the origin of Bonfire Night?
The Gunpowder Plot of 1605.
What was the Gunpowder Plot of 1605? Describe in an English sentence.
The Gunpowder Plot was a plan to kill King James I.
What was the reason for the Gunpowder Plot? Give your answer in an English sentence.
King James I. had taken away much of the religious freedom for catholics.
How did the plotters want to carry out their plan? Answer in complete English sentences.
The plan was to blow up the parliament building with the king in it. The king would be in the Houses of Parliament for the opening. Barrels of gunpowder were placed under the building the night before.
Are the following statements true or false? Check the correct boxes!
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How do people celebrate Bonfire night today? Answer in complete English sentences.
People make bonfires and invite friends and family. Other people go to community events where there is a bonfire. Effigies that are usually made of straw and old clothes are thrown on the fire and burned. There are fireworks and sparklers. Traditional food is eaten.
In German, write down 15 pieces of information that you got from the video. When you are finished, show your results to the teacher.
Use a piece of note paper. Don't forget your name.
Complete the poem by filling in the blanks.
[{"type":"cloze","format":"text","body":"[_Remember], [_remember] the fifth of [_November],\r\ngunpowder, treason and plot,\r\nI know of no reason why [_gunpowder] treason\r\nshould ever be [_forgot].\r\n[_Guy] [_Fawkes], Guy Fawkes,\r\n’twas his intent\r\nto blow up the [_King] and the [_Parliament].\r\nThree score barrels of powder below,\r\nPoor old [_England] to overthrow:\r\nBy God’s providence he was catch’d\r\nWith a dark [_lantern] and burning [_match].\r\nHolloa boys, holloa boys, make the bells [_ring].\r\nHolloa boys, holloa boys, God [_save] the King!\r\nHip hip [_hoorah]!"}]