Fall Halloween Writing: Pumpkin Characterization, Symbolism, Craft for ANY text!

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Grade Levels

6th - 10th, Homeschool

Subjects

English Language Arts, Writing, Halloween

Resource Type

Activities

Standards

CCSSW.7.1

CCSSW.7.1a

CCSSW.7.1b

CCSSW.7.1c

CCSSW.7.1e

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Pages

10 pages

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My students enjoyed using this resource this fall. I will continue to use it for all my classes for years to come!

— Brooke V.

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An easy-to-prepare activity to engage students at Halloween time! Creative with writing practice was a win-win!

— Erin M.

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This Halloween writing prompt or fall evidence-based writing assignment will have your students thinking critically about a character or author from ANY piece of literature! Students use this fall writing prompt to express character traits and symbolism.

You will get:

⭐Two exemplary paragraphs with evidence (Poe and Harry Potter)
⭐Student coloring worksheet
⭐Color connotation guide
⭐Digital pumpkin option to use for pre-planning or for those who can print worksheets (see video preview)
⭐ Three display banner options
⭐ Editable rubric

✅Everything is editable to fit your needs!

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Total Pages

10 pages

Answer Key

N/A

Teaching Duration

1 hour

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CCSSW.7.1

Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

CCSSW.7.1a

Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.

CCSSW.7.1b

Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.

CCSSW.7.1c

Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.

CCSSW.7.1e

Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.

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