The Wonderful World of Witches
What Is a Witch? A witch is a woman who people think has magical powers.
People often think that witches…
boil potions in a cauldron own a black cat
fly on a broomstick wear pointy black hats
Good and Bad Witches Witches can be found in lots of stories. Some are good witches, such as Glinda in ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’, and some are bad witches, such as the old woman in ‘Hansel and Gretel’.
Page 1 of 2 visit twinkl.com The Wonderful World of Witches Questions 1. What do people think a witch has? Tick one. lots of animals magical powers long hair
2. What do witches do? Tick two. fly on a broomstick wear a black hat eat lots of food
3. What do witches boil a potion in? Tick one. a saucepan a jug a cauldron
4. Which animal do people think witches often own? Tick one. a white horse a brown hamster a black cat
5. Which story is Glinda from? Tick one. Cinderella The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Jack and the Beanstalk
Page 2 of 2 visit twinkl.com The Wonderful World of Witches Answers 1. What do people think a witch has? Tick one. lots of animals magical powers long hair
2. What do witches do? Tick two. fly on a broomstick wear a black hat eat lots of food
3. What do witches boil a potion in? Tick one. a saucepan a jug a cauldron
4. Which animal do people think witches often own? Tick one. a white horse a brown hamster a black cat
5. Which story is Glinda from? Tick one. Cinderella The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Jack and the Beanstalk
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What Is a Witch? A witch is a woman who people think has magical powers. The name ‘witch’ comes from the Old English word ‘Wicca’, which means ‘wise one’. Men who have powers of witchcraft are often called warlocks.
People typically think that witches wear pointy black hats and fly on broomsticks. They also think that they boil potions in a cauldron and cast spells. Good and Bad Witches Witches can be found in lots of stories. Some are good witches, such as Glinda from ‘The Wonderful World of Oz’, and others are bad witches, such as the old woman from ‘Hansel and Gretel’.
The History of Witches Witches who lived a long time ago were women who people thought practised witchcraft. They thought that witches used magic spells and called upon spirits for their help. Lots of people were said to be witches, even though there was no real proof of this.
Page 1 of 2 visit twinkl.com The Wonderful World of Witches Questions 1. What does the word ‘Wicca’ mean? Tick one. wise one magical one funny one
2. Name three things that people typically think about witches. 1. 2. 3.
3. What is the name of the good witch in ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz? Tick one. Selma Mary Glinda 4. Draw a line to complete the sentences.
Witches can be found often called warlocks.
A witch is a woman people think has who magical powers.
Men who have powers in lots of stories. of witchcraft are
5. Complete this sentence. Lots of people were said to be witches, even though there was no real of this. story proof picture
Page 2 of 2 visit twinkl.com The Wonderful World of Witches Answers 1. What does the word ‘Wicca’ mean? Tick one. wise one magical one funny one
2. Name three things that people typically think about witches. Any three from the following: they wear pointy hats; they fly on broomsticks; they boil potions in a cauldron; they cast spells.
3. What is the name of the good witch in ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz? Tick one. Selma Mary Glinda 4. Draw a line to complete the sentences.
Witches can be found often called warlocks.
A witch is a woman people think has who magical powers.
Men who have powers in lots of stories. of witchcraft are
5. Complete this sentence. Lots of people were said to be witches, even though there was no real proof of this.
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What Is a Witch? A witch is a woman thought to have magical powers. The name 'witch' comes from the Old English word ‘Wicca’ which means ‘wise one’. Men who are thought to have powers of witchcraft are often called warlocks.
People typically think that witches wear pointy black hats, boil potions in a cauldron and fly on a broomstick. However, it was believed that witches actually used a broomstick to sweep a room ready for doing magic, not for flying on.
Fun Fact People also associate black cats with witches. This is because it was believed that a witch could turn herself into one.
Good and Bad Witches Witches can be found in lots of stories. Some are good witches, such as Glinda from ‘The Wonderful World of Oz’, and others are bad witches, such as the old woman from ‘Hansel and Gretel’. Can you think of any witches from fairy tales? Are they seen as good or bad?
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The History of Witches Witches who lived a long time ago were women who people believed practised witchcraft. This meant that they used magic spells and called upon spirits for their help. Lots of people were accused of being witches, even though there was no real proof of this. They were, in fact, often women who used nature to try to heal sickness.
Do Witches Exist Today?
Some people still identify as witches today, although they don’t look like the witches that we see in books! A witch’s spells today are often used to help people to get better or to stop bad things from happening. Modern-day witches might use ‘The Book of Shadows’. This is a book which contains Wiccan traditions and witchcraft.
Fun Fact A group of witches is called a coven.
Page 2 of 3 visit twinkl.com The Wonderful World of Witches Questions 1. What is a witch? Tick one. a woman thought to have magical powers a woman who doesn’t have any pets a woman who can’t make potions
2. What is a warlock?
3. Draw a line to match these words to their meaning.
having or showing wise knowledge
a person or group of people fictional charged with a crime
not real; a made-up or accused imaginary story
4. What word is used to describe a group of witches?
5. Name two things a witch today might do. 1. 2.
6. Why do you think some people are scared of witches?
Page 3 of 3 visit twinkl.com The Wonderful World of Witches Answers 1. What is a witch? Tick one. a woman thought to have magical powers a woman who doesn’t have any pets a woman who can’t make potions
2. What is a warlock? A warlock is a man thought to have powers of witchcraft.
3. Draw a line to match these words to their meaning.
having or showing wise knowledge
a person or group of people fictional charged with a crime
not real; a made-up or accused imaginary story
4. What word is used to describe a group of witches? coven
5. Name two things a witch today might do. Any two from the following: help people; stop bad things from happening; use ‘The Book of Shadows’; practise Wiccan traditions and witchcraft.
6. Why do you think some people are scared of witches? Various answers.
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