This low-prep French mystery activity is set at a Halloween party in a haunted house and is designed for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. Pupils practise key language skills while developing topic vocabulary (house - rooms and furniture) through a fun, problem-solving task.

Students work through a series of Halloween-themed interactive activities, with each completed task providing a clue to help them eliminate suspects and solve the mystery. The format encourages engagement, collaboration and logical thinking, while keeping language use purposeful and accessible.

Included in this French mystery:
• Match the room to the description task
• Furniture picture matching task
• French to English vocabulary matching task
• Reading task
• Unscramble the letters task

Pupils may need access to a dictionary or device to support vocabulary.

A teacher guide booklet is included, featuring:
• Full answer key
• Tips on how to use the resource
• The story conclusion

This low-prep, print-and-go French mystery activity is ideal for:
• Cultural and seasonal lessons
• Revision or enrichment
• Cover lessons
• End-of-unit or end-of-term lessons

It’s designed to support creativity, culture and engagement in the MFL classroom.