Description
A fun Halloween activity for students to write a spooky story using the elements of a story.
There are three versions of this activity included. There is one version that is full size paper and can be used on its own and there is one version that will fit inside of any of the Target Dollar Spot blank books-the plain blank books or the seasonal blank books of haunted houses or pumpkins.
Digital slides have been added for prewriting and good writing pages. There are 10 digital slides included.
Your students can create a spooky story to display for Halloween while learning about the elements of a story!
*Brainstorm spooky nouns and adjectives
*Create the setting
*Describe the characters
*Create a problem
*List the important events
*Solve the problem
Drafting pages, lined pages to publish, and an illustration page is included.
Bulletin board letters: Spooky Stories; included in two versions to print in black or in white which can be printed on bright paper.
If you have any questions, please email me at jen@twolittlebirdsteaching.com.
Rebecca S. –
Students loved this resource – they were so engaged.
Jayla Q. –
I love using this resource during the holiday!
Teaching in the Palmettos –
This was a great resource for my third grade students.
Hannah S. –
I love using this with my second-graders. It gives them a chance to really let their imaginations come to life!
Katie S. –
This resource was engaging for students and easy to use! Also engaging for students who aren’t into ‘too spooky’ stuff for Halloween.
Erica B. –
This is a fun creative activity for first graders to do during Halloween time.
Kelsey E. –
This was great for students to have some guidance but also be able to use their imaginations!
Erika W. –
Used this with an advanced writing section. They really enjoyed the unit.
Melissa K. –
A great Halloween resource! It allowed students to be creative with their writing, while also practicing the writing skills they have learned during the beginning of the school year.
Hannah Gurney –
This is a great resource! It keeps my students engaged and they really develop some really detailed spooky stories. One of my FAVORITE activities.
Alicia N. –
My kids were struggling writers-this resource was wonderful! Had multiple graphic organizers to help them gather all their information needed before drafting their short story. Everyone was able to create a full short story and was engaged doing it!
Denise R. –
Used for campfire themed Family Literacy Night. Story activity was enjoyed by all.
MK’s Class –
This was such a fun Halloween writing activity. We paired it with mini lessons on vivd verbs and onomatopoeia – they had such creative stories!
K M. –
Good resource for my students! They were able to write some good spooky stories.
Consuelo V. –
Great resource for my students! They were able to write great stories!
Elizabeth F. –
Thanks for this! My students are writing “Spooky Pumpkin Stories” and this packet is helping to work through the writing process!
Kelly B. –
Using this resource my kids wrote some great spooky stories. The layout really helped them to organize their ideas.
Maria M. –
This is a fun Halloween activity that keeps students engaged. I use orange paper like is shown in the picture. The coloured paper seems to add to the fun of the activity.
Ms P in Upper Elementary –
Love these prompts to use for Halloween to keep students engaged!
Uluave Classroom Creations –
Using this resource has been a wonderful experience! My students love it, and it has greatly enhanced our learning environment. I highly recommend it to all educators.