Basel Fasnacht: A Past Perspective
Learning Objective
Students will learn about the origins of Fasnacht in the city of Basel and they will practice using the simple past tense.
Lesson Flow
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Basler Fasnacht is a carnival that includes costumes, parades, and live music, but it has unique aspects compared to other carnivals.
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The Morgestraich starts Fasnacht at 4 A.M. with the city going dark, musicians playing, and people lighting up large, handcrafted lanterns with satirical rhymes.
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During the Cortèges, participants present their messages in larvae (costumes) and those without a blaggedde (entry badge) may be stuffed with confetti.
Practice
12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe the Morgestraich. What happened at 4 A.M. to start the Basel Fasnacht?”
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