THE QUIET ONES
By definition, a supernatural or paranormal phenomenon is an
event that defies explanation in terms of the typical human experience. In
other words, it is something that science can't explain; at least not
yet.
Discuss the questions with a partner:
1. Do you believe in supernatural activities? Justify it.
2. Here are some supernatural phenomena know around the
world. Do you believe them? Why do so many people believe them? Talk about each
one of the phenomena below:
Adapted from:
- Ghosts - might be considered the
grand-daddy of paranormal experiences. Everyone has some level of curiosity
about what happens when they die. Is there really life after physical death?
Are spirits capable of communicating with the living?
Haunting - paranormal experiences that are typically
attached to a location.
Poltergeist : A type of energy that attach to people,
causing unusual mayhem and activity wherever an affected person goes. Objects
moving by themselves, cupboard doors opening on their own and projectiles
thrown by unseen forces all fall under the heading of poltergeist activity.
Intelligent haunting: The classic type of haunting
where a spirit attempts to interact with living beings at a particular
location.
UFOs: Has Earth been visited by beings from another world?
Does life exist beyond the earth's atmosphere? Have contacts been made? Have
people been abducted by UFOs?
Cryptozoology (Cryptids) : A fascinating branch of
paranormal research is all about animals as yet unidentified and cataloged by
conventional science. Big foot, The Monster of the Lake Ness, Chupacabras ...
Myths and legends - This category includes famous
legendary creatures such as werewolves, vampires, zombies...
Metaphysical Phenomena: Reincarnation, telepathy,
telekinesis, clairvoyance...
* Watch the movie segment from Magic in the Moonlight and
answer the questions:
MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT
1. What kind of supernatural phenomenon is shown in the
segment? What can she actually do with the powers?
2. Do you believe she has supernatural powers? Why (not)?
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having such
a supernatural power?
4. Would you like to have that ability?
* Watch the movie segment from The Quiet Ones and
answer the questions:
THE QUIET ONES
1. What kind of supernatural phenomenon is shown in the
segment? What can the boy, Michael, actually do with the powers?
2. Do you believe she has supernatural powers? Why (not)?
3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of having such
a supernatural power?
4. Would you like to have that ability?
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