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8th grade Halloween literature simulations

Insanity Plea -- "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe

Created by

This is a fun activity to help students analyze a classic short story and practice using logical evidence and reason in persuasive writing and speech. NOTICE that this "Insanity Plea" activity is included in the Psychotic Short Stories unit, so don't purchase both as you'd be paying twice for the same thing! One of the most fascinating aspects of Edgar Allan Poe's classic short story, "The Tell-Tale Heart," is the fact that the narrator insists so adamantly that he is NOT insane while explaini

Subjects:

Criminal Justice - Law, Halloween, Writing

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Would You Survive The Salem Witch Trials?

Created by

Wilson Workshop

NO PREP! Students will simulate what it was like to live in Salem during the time of the Witch Trials. Perfect activity to use during Halloween, after discussing the Witch Trials or Colonial America, or after teaching the Crucible! Google Compatible and includes a Slides-based worksheet for students to follow along! PLEASE NOTE: This activity is designed to do as a whole class, so it will show outcomes for all chosen decisions.If you enjoy the witch trials be sure to check out "Would You Survive

Subjects:

Halloween, Other (Specialty), Social Studies - History

Grades:

5th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

The Lady or The Tiger by Frank Stockton with Simulation - Print & Digital

Created by

The Literary Maven

This lesson on the short story “The Lady or The Tiger” by Frank Stockton can be printed, used digitally, or a combination of the two. All resources are Google Drive resources (primarily Google Docs unless otherwise noted as Google Slides, Google Forms, etc.). These resources include support for struggling readers and writers and/or special education students, such as an adapted text, chunked questions, graphic organizers and suggested transitions for writing. This lesson focuses on the skills of

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

8th - 9th

Types:

Printables, Simulations

CCSS:

...

Also included in: Short Story Unit Bundle: Teaching Literary Elements - Print & Digital

The Tell-tale Heart Mock Trial - Edgar Allan Poe - Real life and Speaking Skills

Created by

Exceptional ELA

Ignite your students' passion for "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe with this immersive Mock Trial! Turn your classroom into a thrilling courtroom drama where the lines between fiction and reality blur. Prepare for an educational experience that will leave your students spellbound and craving more!Watch as your students step into the shoes of the characters, ready to take on the roles of the narrator, police officers, mental health psychiatrist, and more in a riveting courtroom showdown.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Oral Communication

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Simulations

CCSS:

RL.8.1

, RL.8.3

, RL.8.4

, RL.8.6

, SL.8.1

...

Also included in: The Tell-tale Heart Activity Bundle - Includes Mock Trial & Full Text - Poe

Halloween Escape Room - Digital & ELA Skill-Based!

Created by

Smiling in Sixth

This Halloween digital escape room is a fun way for kids to practice some key English Language Arts skills while be a completely no prep activity for you! This fun digital escape room is completed on Google Forms. Students will be a part of a group of friend’s adventure that begins when they accept a dare to go into a haunted house on Halloween night. The friends get trapped in the house by the mansion’s ghost and must solve 12 clues and complete 12 ELA skill-based challenges to move on to the n

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Holidays/Seasonal

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Games, Simulations

Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart Reader's Theater Play

Created by

Mackowiecki Lewis

Originally published in the October 2008 issue of Scholastic's Storyworks magazine (and later reprinted in Scope, Scholastic News, and my book, Read Aloud Plays: Classic Short Stories), this newly-revised script is true to the original text but is cleverly structured to be more appropriate for middle grade and young adult audiences. It includes the original text, a comprehension worksheet, a "mock trial" activity, as well as teacher notes and a key--fourteen pages in all. Parts for 9 students, s

Subjects:

Balanced Literacy, Drama, Halloween

Grades:

5th - 9th

Types:

Worksheets, Scripts, Simulations

The Odyssey: 10 Minute Trojan War : Pre-reading activity

Created by

The Crazy English Teacher

Welcome to an exhilarating and knowledge-packed lesson plan that will equip your students with a deep understanding of the Trojan War, a crucial prelude to comprehending The Odyssey. Through the utilization of a printable kit and the dynamic storytelling technique called "The Woosh," learners will embark on an immersive journey, reenacting the decade-long conflict in a condensed ten-minute form. This proven strategy not only fosters enjoyment but also offers an unparalleled opportunity to introd

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

Also included in: Bundle of Epic, Short Story, Novel, Poetry, Drama, Lit terms, CCSS Lesson Unit

Virtual Field Trip: Shakespeare's London {A PreReading Simulation for 7-12}

Created by

Mud and Ink Teaching

As you’re preparing to teach one of Shakespeare’s plays, host a simulation where students take a virtual field trip to London! This half digital, half paper experience will provide students background knowledge about The Globe, costuming, architecture, Shakespeare’s birthplace, and also give students the chance to actually “plan” their own trip! NOTE: This product requires the use of YouTube, link shorteners, and Google sites. It is also very highly recommended that you are working with a c

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Informational Text, Literature

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Lesson

Also included in: Romeo & Juliet: Complete Bundle {Grades 9-12}

Reading Strategies Classroom Murder Mystery (Word Doc Version)

Created by

MyPaths

WHO KILLED MISS JACKSON? TEACHER'S NOTES Skills: Analyze text, determine importance, infer, synthesize, question, use background information, monitor for understanding, speaking, and listening Grades: 6-10 Age groups: 10-17 Materials: Character cards, Character Analysis Worksheet Time: About an hour Preparation and Rules Step one: Explain to the class that you are going to play a murder mystery game. Everyone will be a character in the game and one of them is the murderer! Give them the ba

Subjects:

Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

6th - 11th

Types:

Simulations, Lesson

Edgar Allan Poe Activity CSI Mystery of Literary History Analysis

Created by

Learning Pyramid

Explore Edgar Allan Poe's greatest mystery: his own death! Your students will explore primary sources, non-fiction text, and leading theories about Poe's early death with this engaging crime scene investigation activity that encourages original thinking!A visually engaging case file is provided with comprehensive background readings on Edgar Allan Poe's life and literary accomplishments, and the events and circumstances leading up to his death. Leading theories about Poe's death are provided. St

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Social Studies - History

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Activities, DBQs, Simulations

CCSS:

, W.8.1e

...

"And Then There Were None" Scotland Yard Investigation Packet

Created by

HarmonTeach

I created this packet as a way for my students to stay engaged with the Agatha Christie murder mystery "And Then There Were None". The packet should be printed and distributed to students and then updated as they read the novel, or perhaps updating the packet during class time. Students use process of elimination to rule out potential murderers, with space to list each character's profession, past known criminal activity, and their status (suspect, victim, deceased). It even lists the character

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading Strategies

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Study Guides, Simulations

"Monsters are Due on Maple Street" Mock Trial

Created by

Kelly S

Assess your students' ability to infer and determine direct and indirect characterization with this fun classroom drama tied to Rod Serling's classic teleplay "Monsters are Due on Maple Street." Packet includes mock trial handout, graphic organizer to be used as students read the teleplay (or watch the "Twilight Zone" episode), and trial rubric.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Other (Specialty)

Grades:

6th - 9th

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Simulations

CCSS:

RL.7.1

, RL.7.6

Class Escape: Halloween Edition

Created by

Erin Smith ELA

My students loved my original Class Escape, so I created the HALLOWEEN EDITION when they begged me to make another! Modeled after the popular "Escape" games in many cities around the country, this classroom version prompts students to work together as a class to solve puzzles, connect the clues, and crack the code! Your students will be totally engaged in this hands-on, Halloween-themed challenge! You will need the following tools: - tape - color printer (preferred) or regular printer - scisso

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Gifted and Talented, Halloween

Grades:

6th - 12th, Adult Education, Staff

Types:

Games, Simulations

"Hogwarts mystery" game (Harry Potter Interactive PowerPoint quiz & quest)

Created by

Interactive quests and games

An unusual adventure in search of a philosopher's stone beginning in platform 3/4 guiding you through Hogwarts secret chambers hand in hand with well-known characters. 44 PowerPoint slides with sound and animation effects fully emerging you in Harry Potter's universe. On every slide, there is a ready-made question connected to a book, film or its author. Enjoy a 45-60 minute magical journey with your students! ! IMPORTANT ! 1) As this presentation is a 44-paged PowerPoint with each slide fully

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, English Language Arts, Literature

Grades:

K - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Games, Simulations

Also included in: Bundle of PowerPoint thematic quests (History/Harry Potter/Christmas quests)

Halloween Activities for Secondary ELA - Halloween Writing, Research, and Games

Created by

Nouvelle ELA

Are you looking for seasonal activities to promote creativity, analysis, and critical thinking? These Halloween activities for Secondary ELA include nonfiction articles, creative writing, research, drama games, and much more! (optimized for grades 7-10)What You Get:1. Sweet Symbolism (paper + ISN) - 45-60 minutesStudents identify concrete and abstract qualities of an object to analyze symbolism. I start with Tootsie Pops, making this a great seasonal activity! Includes a PPT on Symbolism & A

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Writing

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Simulations

Westing Game Interactive Unit

Created by

Littlelf Landing

The Westing Game Interactive Unit is language arts based, with supporting lessons in creative writing, writing analysis, guided reading, math, science, and social studies. The unit consists of three phases: the scripted pre-reading simulation (a la How to Host a Murder), the reading of the Newbery Award-winning novel by Ellen Raskin, and several interdisciplinary activities inspired by the book. In Phase 1: The Westing Game simulation, students act out one of seventeen characters in an effort

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Grades:

5th - 8th

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Simulations

Halloween Social Skills Task Cards

Created by

Carol Miller - Counseling Essentials

Halloween Social Skills Task Cards are 64 task cards that will help your students practice how to enter and maintain conversations dealing with Halloween, problem solve difficult situations that might arise, practice body language and wording of answers for situations, and talk about what they do and love about this holiday. ● ● ● Students can really struggle with knowing what to say and do in tough situations, and these social skills cards can help walk them through it.►► Includes:✅ 16 Trick

Subjects:

Halloween, School Counseling, Special Education

Grades:

4th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Simulations, Task Cards

Also included in: Social Skills Task Card Bundle

Halloween Origins and History Activity CSI Mystery of History Analysis

Created by

Learning Pyramid

Explore the mysterious origins of Halloween, Halloween history, and related traditions like Día de Muertos and Samhain! Your students will explore leading theories about the origins of Halloween with this engaging crime scene investigation activity that encourages original thinking!A visually engaging case file is provided with comprehensive background readings on the history of Halloween, along with Día de Muertos. Leading theories about the origins of the Halloween are provided, spanning from

Subjects:

Halloween, Holidays/Seasonal, Social Studies - History

Grades:

5th - 10th

Types:

Activities, DBQs, Simulations

CCSS:

, W.8.1e

...

Reading Strategies Classroom Murder Mystery (PowerPoint Version)

Created by

MyPaths

WHO KILLED MISS JACKSON?TEACHER'S NOTESSkills: Analyze text, determine importance, infer, synthesize, question, use background information, monitor for understanding, speaking, and listeningGrades: 6-10Age groups: 11-17Materials: Character cards, Character Analysis Worksheet Time: About 2 hoursPreparation and RulesStep one: Explain to the class that you are going to play a murder mystery game. Everyone will be a character in the game and one of them is the murderer! Give them the background info

Subjects:

Literature, Reading, Reading Strategies

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Simulations, Lesson

The Tell-Tale Heart Mock Trial

Created by

Meg in the Middle

Assembled here are eight individual resources used with 8th graders to conduct a mock trial based on Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Tell-Tale Heart”. For my classes, this was a major-fun!- culminating project in the 2nd trimester. However, I think it could easily be adapted to other purposes, including part of an existing unit on mock trials or a short project within a short story unit. The key skills addressed with this unit are using evidence from text to build and make an argument, as well as speak

Subjects:

Criminal Justice - Law, Literature, Oral Communication

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Projects, Activities, Simulations

CCSS:

SL.8.4

, SL.8.5

, SL.8.6

, CCRA.R.1

, CCRA.R.2

...

Dear Martin Pre Reading Digital Escape Room

Created by

Fairways and Chalkboards

This is an easy and simple way to get students excited about reading Dear Martin by Nic Stone, while giving them some basic content about Martin Luther King, Jr. This is a digital escape room based on a Google Site, but you do NOT need Google accounts to use this escape room!What's included: - Link to the digital escape room website- Detailed lesson plan- Notes sheet to help with escape roomThis digital escape room requires access to a laptop and reliable internet. This can be done individually

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

Simulations, Lesson

Also included in: Dear Martin Unit Bundle CCSS Aligned

Macbeth Mock Trial: Shakespeare and Problem-Based Learning

Created by

Success Story

Do you want to do simulations, trials, and PBL activities, but don’t have time to do the complex design? Would you love to teach the art of both fair and foul argument while balancing the Bard? This lesson offers any class reading Macbeth (or other Shakespeare plays featuring crime or injury) a chance to put a character on trial. With legal expertise, roles, rules, and procedures, you can teach close reading and argumentation while also having some fun. This unit gives students a chance to play

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Writing

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

Handouts, Simulations, Lesson

CCSS:

...

The Odyssey Mock Trial - Unit Study - Greek Mythology - Real World Skills Script

Created by

Exceptional ELA

Get your students into the characters and events of "The Odyssey" by Homer with this comprehensive Mock Trial resource! Your students will love playing their roles when you transform your classroom into a courtroom!Here’s what you’ll get:✅ Detailed teacher guide, complete with daily lesson plans✅ Introduction Google slideshow✅ Student directions✅ Roles guide✅ Expectations and rubrics for all roles✅ Worksheets for all roles✅ General script✅ Webquest jury duty assignment✅ Links to relevant videos✅

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Oral Communication

Grades:

7th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Simulations

CCSS:

W.7.1

, W.7.1a

, W.7.1b

, W.7.1c

, W.7.1d

...

Also included in: The Odyssey Activity Bundle - Unit Study - Greek Mythology - Homer - Lesson Plan

Harrison Bergeron in 19 Questions

Created by

Educabana

You need a quiz / test for Kurt Vonnegut's Harrison Bergeron. Ten questions would be too short, but 20 conforms to all the expectations of society. That's why you need a 19-question multiple-choice test with no handicaps whatsoever. It's always fun to see if a bell curve emerges on these kinds of tests, but for this particular test, it would take on more meaning than usual. Also, be sure to the get free film version of this. It's offered by a conservative group (and they'll send you some other

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Reading

Grades:

7th - 11th

Types:

Assessment, Simulations

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