Curated OER
The Big Surprise: Reading Comprehension
Four multiple choice questions accompany this passage called, "The Big Surprise." Answers are included on page 2.
Curated OER
Lesson Ideas for Halloween Writing
Halloween writing activities provide a way to make descriptive language a part of a student's literary repertoire.
Curated OER
Writing Workshop: Writing Process
If reading seems to be going out the window due to television or other influences, it follows that writing might be close behind. Here are suggestions for setting up a writing workshop in your classroom to keep writing going strong.
K5 Learning
Sharks
"Dun dun... dun dun." A shark! After second graders read a four-paragraph passage about sharks, they respond to four reading comprehension questions that use the text as a basis for the answers.
K5 Learning
Fire Alarm
Read about the safety of a fire alarm in a five-paragraph reading passage. After reading, pupils respond to four short answer, comprehension questions.
Curated OER
Autobiographical Writing About Memories
Pupils reflect on fall memories in preparation for creating an autobiographical composition. In this composition instructional activity, students explore how many writers use the changing seasons, fall in particular, to describe a...
Curated OER
Personal Narrative
As a review of the characteristics of a personal narrative, or as in introduction to this type of writing, this power point presentation could help writers better understand narrative writing. You might want to alter or add information...
Curated OER
School Safety Tips for the Fall Season
You can review safety strategies with a seasonal twist.
Curated OER
Chapter Six
In this quote analysis activity, students study the strategy for quote analysis of reading material. Students practice using quotes from Harry Potter.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Using Scary Stories to Motivate Students
This lesson plan utilizes students' desire to read scary stories and uses this as a motivational tool in the classroom. Included in the lesson plan is an overview, practice, objectives, resources, preparation, and more.
TES Global
Blendspace: What Makes Stories Scary?
A learning module that includes fourteen links to websites, videos, and activities on writing scary stories. Lessons focus on vocabulary, plot and character development, elements of gothic stories, tone and mood, suspense, and more.
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Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: Roger and the Three Knocks [Pdf]
A reader's theater script for Roger and the Three Knocks is provided on these pages. Six character roles are needed in this activity.
Other
The Nightmare Room: Homepage
R.L. Stine's official website. On these spooky pages you will find a list and brief description of all of his books, an on-line story, and a page where you can create your own personal nightmare.
John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Lesson Plan: Monsters
Following a reading of the epic poem Beowulf and the contemporary text inspired by it, Grendel, students create their own monster. Lesson plans provide assessment criteria, extension ideas, and a list of resources.
PBS
Pbs: A World of Stories: The Ghost With the One Black Eye /Le Fantome Avec Un Oeil Au Beurre Noir
Storyteller Priscilla Howe tells a funny/scary campfire tale about a baby who wants her apple juice. One at a time, the family goes down to the cellar to get the juice, only to be confronted by a ghost. The story is available in English...
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Scary Somethings
Dick Gackenbach's classic picture book, Harry and The Terrible Whatzit, is a wonderful story about a child and his fear of the Whatzit that he is sure lives in his cellar. The story shows how through determination and the desire to save...
PBS
Pbs: A World of Stories: The Boo Hag
North Carolina-based storyteller Donna Washington tells a scary tale from the Gullah culture about a man and his beautiful wife-who is not what she seems to be. The story explains the Gullah tradition of painting doors and windows blue...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Ghosts and Fear in Language Arts
This lesson plan explores the scaring methods employed by Gothic literature and ghost stories. Included in the lesson plan is an overview, practice, objectives, resources, preparation, and more.
Scholastic
Scholastic: r.l. Stine
Use this resource to learn about the life of R.L. Stine and how scary stories became his thing. You will also find some on-line stories as well as lots of games and activities.
A&E Television
History.com: The History of Halloween
Explore the origins and history of Halloween as well as traditions and superstitions of this holiday. Links to video clips are included.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "What the Moon Brings" by h.p. Lovecraft
The narrator takes a walk one night and ends up uncovering a city of the dead in this scary short story. Read the full text of "What the Moon Brings" on this site.
Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: White Wolf
Improve students' reading fluency while providing fun and purposeful practice and performance through Reader's Theater Scripts. The focus is on reading the text with expressive voices and gestures - no memorization required! Have fun...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Being Lost
Listen to a story about a time when someone was lost or afraid and role-play what you would do in that situation. Learn how to handle situations when you are afraid, and learn about who to go to for help.