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Halloween creative writing Common Core L.9-10.1 resources

Preview of High School Creative Writing Complete Semester Curriculum and Materials Bundle

High School Creative Writing Complete Semester Curriculum and Materials Bundle

This bundle includes a full semester curriculum map; six three-week, standards-based unit plans; and all instructional materials for supporting high school Creative Writing students as they generate original works of fiction. Not only does this bundle provide everything a teacher needs to carry out the curriculum to fidelity, but it substantially reduces prep work so teachers may invest more time developing positive relationships with students and offering personalized support as they work to a
Preview of Six Word Memoir Unit l memoir project

Six Word Memoir Unit l memoir project

Created by
Spark Creativity
Six word memoirs are a unique and impactful genre for students to explore. You can say a lot in one line, if you give that one line a lot of thought. This six word memoir pack gives you a chance to introduce and experiment with the genre as well as extend it into your novel study and research units. After all, if a person can write a six word memoir about their own life, they can also write one about the life of a character in a novel or a person they’ve researched. Inside this packet, you’ll fi
Preview of ELA Curriculum Bundle: The English Teacher's Life Preserver

ELA Curriculum Bundle: The English Teacher's Life Preserver

Created by
Spark Creativity
This ginormous ELA bundle will solve a lot of your problems. You'll never have to stay up late trolling for lesson plan ideas again. You'll just dive into this folder, choose one of the dozens of activities and projects inside, and then hit the hay. Imagine the delicious smells of your own literary food truck festival. Imagine students fighting over your most popular reading library titles. Expect newly engaged writers when you roll out your first ever ELA maker space and guide your students in
Preview of Paragraph of the Week - Writing Bell Ringers Program for Middle High English ELA

Paragraph of the Week - Writing Bell Ringers Program for Middle High English ELA

Created by
Presto Plans
The Paragraph of the Week Writing Bell-Ringers Program is the most engaging way to help your students become stronger writers. These 40 weeks of standards-based writing bell ringers will ignite creativity and foster growth in argumentative, narrative, expository, and descriptive writing. Each Monday, students will receive a thought-provoking prompt, inspiring them to craft a powerful paragraph in the style of one of the four writing types. Throughout the week, they will hone their writing skills
Preview of Star Spangled Banner Activity: National Anthem Reading & War of 1812 summary

Star Spangled Banner Activity: National Anthem Reading & War of 1812 summary

Created by
Mister Harms
It's the National Anthem! Whether it's social studies, english, or music class, this mini-unit is perfect for any study on the Star Spangled Banner (or the War of 1812). This bundle includes a fun, introductory whole-group PowerPoint-style quiz, a historical reading with comprehension questions, and a creative re-writing of the National Anthem. Everything you need is included! It's even in PDF and Google drive formats! Learn more specifics in the details below:☞ This resource is also a part of
Preview of Paragraph of the Week - Writing Bell Ringers for English - Digital Print Bundle

Paragraph of the Week - Writing Bell Ringers for English - Digital Print Bundle

Created by
Presto Plans
The Paragraph of the Week Writing Bell-Ringers Digital and Print Program is the most engaging way to help your students become stronger writers. These 40 weeks of standards-based writing bell ringers will ignite creativity and foster growth in argumentative, narrative, expository, and descriptive writing. Each Monday, students will receive a thought-provoking prompt, inspiring them to craft a powerful paragraph in the style of one of the four writing types. Throughout the week, they will hone th
Preview of Paragraph of the Week - Writing Bell Ringers for Middle High English - Digital

Paragraph of the Week - Writing Bell Ringers for Middle High English - Digital

Created by
Presto Plans
The Paragraph of the Week Writing Bell-Ringers Digital Program is the most engaging way to help your students become stronger writers. These 40 weeks of standards-based writing bell ringers will ignite creativity and foster growth in argumentative, narrative, expository, and descriptive writing. Each Monday, students will receive a thought-provoking prompt, inspiring them to craft a powerful paragraph in the style of one of the four writing types. Throughout the week, they will hone their writin
Preview of Creative Writing Unit Plan for Modified and Modern Fairy Tales (Google Drive)

Creative Writing Unit Plan for Modified and Modern Fairy Tales (Google Drive)

Help high school Creative Writing students better understand the conventions of the fairy tale genre and prepare for the drafting of modified fairy tales with this comprehensive, low-prep, standards-aligned unit plan. Supporting materials are included. This resource is made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, a printable option is available.) More specifically, the following are included:A detailed, standards-based unit plan articulating the unit's transfer goal(s), essential question(s), enduring
Preview of Poetry Resources Bundle Volume 2

Poetry Resources Bundle Volume 2

Created by
Tracee Orman
More Poetry Resources for Reading, Writing, and Understanding Poetry! This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my POETRY RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE. This bundle contains many of my newer poetry resources that are NOT included in my original bundle: Poetry Resources, Volume 1. This is a second collection (Volume 2) containing the following resources, which can be purchased separately: "Roar" by Katy Perry - Figurative Language & Poetry Devices Review One Direction Song Lyrics Poetry Activ
Preview of Halloween Proofreading | Correct the Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Errors

Halloween Proofreading | Correct the Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Errors

Created by
Pagecraft ELA
This Halloween proofreading activity for grades 9-11 is a great bellringer, brain break or exit ticket. Learn about the history of Halloween whilst also correcting errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar. Answer key included as built-in slides for students to self or peer-mark. See the video preview for a fuller demonstration!Want the bundle? Check out my Proofreading Passages BUNDLE | Correct the Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar Errors!Want the Halloween BUNDLE? Check out Halloween ELA BUNDLE
Preview of Creative Writing Unit Plan for Gothic Fiction and Horror (Google Drive)

Creative Writing Unit Plan for Gothic Fiction and Horror (Google Drive)

Save time without sacrificing rigor in the high school Creative Writing classroom with this low-prep, Common Core-aligned unit plan and these all-inclusive resources for engaging students fully in the narrative writing process. Materials are made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, printable versions are available.) Included are the following:A detailed, standards-based unit plan articulating the unit's transfer goal(s), essential question(s), enduring understanding(s), learning target(s), academi
Preview of ELA Morning Work Do Now Bell Ringers QUICK WRITES BACK TO SCHOOL DIGITAL

ELA Morning Work Do Now Bell Ringers QUICK WRITES BACK TO SCHOOL DIGITAL

AUGUST BACK TO SCHOOL, DO NOW, QUICK WRITE BELLRINGERS, WITH MIN-LESSONS FOR PARAGRAPH WRITING. Get your students' creative juices flowing at the start of every class, with fun, thought-provoking QUICK WRITES! DAILY TASK: Students read a short, thought-provoking prompt and do a 10 minute Quick WriteINCLUDES20 writing promptsMini-lessons for paragraph writingMini-lesson for Quick WritesEditable instructionsBuilt in digital timer (optional)Instructions for studentsCOMING SOON BELL RINGERS FOR EACH
Preview of Writing Poems Poetry Book Assignment & Rubric

Writing Poems Poetry Book Assignment & Rubric

Created by
Tracee Orman
Writing Poems: Poetry Book Assignment and Rubric This IS included in my mega bundle: ALL of my POETRY RESOURCES GROWING BUNDLE. This is the final assignment I give my students in our poetry unit: compiling a book of their original poems. Editable PDF file includes the following pages: • Poetry book requirements/criteria sheet for students • Poetry book checklist for students (differentiated pages for several level of learners) • Poetry book rubrics with Common Core State Standards alignment
Preview of ELA Morning Work Do Now ELA Bell Ringers  LITERARY WORD OF THE DAY DIGITAL

ELA Morning Work Do Now ELA Bell Ringers LITERARY WORD OF THE DAY DIGITAL

SEPTEMBER BACK TO SCHOOL BELLRINGERS, LITERARY WORD OF THE DAY! Students review: Theme, plot, conflict, setting, foreshadowing, flashback, irony, symbolism, alliteration, point of view, simile, metaphor, imagery, genre, and more! Includes end-of-month test and literary element sketch activity. DAILY TASK: Students read a literary definition and use the letter hints to determine the word of the day. Then, students write an example of the literary word.INCLUDES20 Bell ringersPRINTABLE end of mont
Preview of Short Story Stations: Characterization, Style, Setting, Argument, and Makerspace

Short Story Stations: Characterization, Style, Setting, Argument, and Makerspace

Created by
Spark Creativity
Short stories are a great way to bring many voices and themes into your English class. They're nice and snackable - easy to fit in between other units or right before holidays, and easily combined into a quality unit with something for everyone. But what do you do to keep the discussion of each new story engaging for your students? These short story stations give you five ways to approach any short story or short story unit. The stations get students examining characterization, setting, and styl
Preview of The Origin of Halloween Informational Text and Reading Check Questions

The Origin of Halloween Informational Text and Reading Check Questions

This is an informational text intended for secondary students about the origin of Halloween. It details the original Celtic celebration of Samhain, identifies the traditions that have been adopted by certain cultures and borrowed by different religions. This article discusses the interesting dynamic between pagan, religious, and secular beliefs that have all helped shape this yearly American experience. This is only the Quick Read and the reading check questions. It does not include vocabulary
Preview of Digital "Magnetic" Tiles for Spring Poetry

Digital "Magnetic" Tiles for Spring Poetry

Created by
Spark Creativity
Need an engaging activity for spring? Try this fun magnetic poetry lesson. With three lovely backgrounds to choose from and a large set of spring-themed "magnetic" poetry words, students can use their creativity to make striking poetry posters in Google Slides. Students simply drag and drop the tiles to create their poems. Basic familiarity with Google Slides will help make this lesson a success. Check out the preview to see the student directions, an example, and the three slide options for stu
Preview of Elements of Gothic Literature Bundle

Elements of Gothic Literature Bundle

Created by
Lit with Leah
The Elements of Gothic Literature Bundle has everything you need to help your students dive deep into Gothic short stories! This bundle is meant to be paired with any Gothic short story you choose! In this bundle you will find...1 Fear Survey: (4 pages) Students will take an extensive survey to figure out which innate fear is the strongest in them! Once students have completed the fear survey, they will read about their fear and then answer reflective questions. This survey is a great tool to he
Preview of Creative Writing Prompts - Daily Writing Journal Prompts, Digital Choice Board

Creative Writing Prompts - Daily Writing Journal Prompts, Digital Choice Board

Includes 3 weeks' worth of creative writing prompts to use for daily writing journal prompts, narrative writing story starters, and other writing activities! Suitable for online learning with a digital choice board formatted for Google Classroom®.Included with these Creative Writing Prompts for Middle School and High School:✏️  15 Creative Writing Prompts for Student Choice - Digital & PrintStudents can select a prompt from a list of creative and engaging topicsProvided in digital format usi
Preview of High School Creative Writing Complete Semester Curriculum and Materials Bundle

High School Creative Writing Complete Semester Curriculum and Materials Bundle

This bundle includes a full semester curriculum map; six three-week, standards-based unit plans; and all instructional materials for supporting high school Creative Writing students as they generate original works of fiction. Not only does this bundle provide everything a teacher needs to carry out the curriculum to fidelity, but it substantially reduces prep work so teachers may invest more time developing positive relationships with students and offering personalized support as they work to ac
Preview of Narrative Writing Lesson - Descriptive Writing Prompts with Pictures for Setting

Narrative Writing Lesson - Descriptive Writing Prompts with Pictures for Setting

Teach narrative writing with these descriptive writing prompts with pictures! This creative writing lesson will teach students how to establish setting using the “zoom” method. Suitable for online learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®!Included with this Narrative Writing Lesson for Descriptive Writing:✏️  Descriptive Writing Informational HandoutsDefine key terms for narrative writing and explore strategies for establishing setting✏️  Descriptive Writing Prompts with Pictures -
Preview of Creative Writing Unit Plan for Science Fiction Narratives (Google Drive)

Creative Writing Unit Plan for Science Fiction Narratives (Google Drive)

Help high school Creative Writing students better understand the conventions of science fiction and prepare for the drafting of original sci-fi short stories with this comprehensive, low-prep, standards-aligned unit plan. All supporting materials are made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, printable versions are available.) More specifically, the following are included:A detailed, standards-based unit plan articulating the unit's transfer goal(s), essential question(s), enduring understanding(s),
Preview of Creative Writing Unit Plan for Fantasy Fiction and Tall Tales (Google Drive)

Creative Writing Unit Plan for Fantasy Fiction and Tall Tales (Google Drive)

Save time without sacrificing rigor in the high school Creative Writing classroom with this Common Core-aligned unit plan and these comprehensive, low-prep materials for engaging students fully in the narrative writing process. Materials are made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, printable versions are available.) Included are the following:A detailed, standards-based unit plan articulating the unit's transfer goal(s), essential question(s), enduring understanding(s), learning target(s), academi
Preview of "Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie" Reading Comprehension Packet

"Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie" Reading Comprehension Packet

"Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie" is SUCH a fun novel study to begin, or end a student's freshmen year of high school! This download is a comprehensive reading comprehension and reflection ready-to-print packet for students. The novel itself is an easier read, but the language is rich with poetic devices and characterization which is what this packet focuses on. There are questions provided for each chapter, as well as poetic device charts and journal prompts for many. The writing prompts include a
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Teach with Halloween printables from TPT

Halloween is a time for costumes, candy, and spooky fun. But did you know it can also be a fantastic opportunity for teaching and learning? Halloween printables offer a range of engaging and educational resources to help students of all ages celebrate the holiday while expanding their knowledge and skills. In this article, we'll explore the importance of Halloween printables, the different types of printables available, and how to use them effectively in various settings.

The Importance of Halloween Printables

Halloween printables are more than just fun and games. They serve several educational purposes and can be a valuable addition to any teaching environment.

  1. Educational Benefits

Printables can help students practice essential skills like reading, writing, and problem-solving. They can also reinforce math and science concepts through themed activities and worksheets. By incorporating Halloween themes, these printables can capture students' attention and make learning more enjoyable.

  1. Enhancing Creativity

Many Halloween printables encourage artistic expression and creativity. Coloring pages, crafts, and design activities provide students with an opportunity to explore their imagination while developing fine motor skills and artistic abilities.

  1. Teaching Cultural Significance

Halloween printables can also help students learn about the history and cultural significance of the holiday. They can explore the origins of Halloween, its traditions, and how it is celebrated in different parts of the world.

  1. Classroom Ideas

In the classroom, Halloween printables can be used as a supplement to your curriculum or as a fun break from regular coursework. You can include them as part of your lesson plans, offer them as an optional activity for early finishers, or use them as a basis for group projects and collaborative work.

  1. Homeschooling and Remote Learning

For homeschooling or remote learning, Halloween printables can add a festive touch to your daily lessons. They can be used to reinforce concepts, practice skills, or provide an opportunity for creative expression. You can even use them as a reward for completed assignments or as a means of encouraging students to stay engaged with their work.

  1. Halloween Parties and Events

Halloween printables can also be a great addition to Halloween parties, events, or community gatherings. They can serve as icebreakers, entertainment, or a creative way to incorporate learning into a festive atmosphere.

Fun Halloween Activities and Themes

Explore a variety of Halloween printables for haunted houses, pumpkins, Halloween parties, and trick or treating. These resources will not only engage your students or children but also provide a creative and educational twist to your Halloween celebrations.

  1. Designing your own haunted house

Encourage creativity and imagination by having your students or children design their own haunted house. Provide them with halloween printable templates that feature different rooms, furniture, and spooky decorations. They can then cut and assemble their haunted house, creating a unique, personalized experience.

  1. Haunted house coloring pages

Haunted house coloring pages are a great way to explore different spooky settings and practice fine motor skills. These Halloween coloring pages often include intricate details, such as cobwebs, ghosts, and skeletons, that will keep kids entertained and engaged.

  1. Haunted house educational activities

Turn haunted house fun into an educational experience by incorporating math, language arts, and problem-solving activities. For example, use printable escape room puzzles set in a haunted house or have students solve spooky word problems or riddles. Pumpkin carving stencils

Carving pumpkins is a Halloween tradition, and printable stencils can make the process easier and more enjoyable. Provide a variety of stencils, from simple to complex, to suit different skill levels and interests.

  1. Pumpkin coloring pages

Pumpkin coloring pages are another creative way to enjoy the Halloween season. These printables often include pumpkins with expressive faces, patterns, and scenes that will captivate children's imaginations.

  1. Pumpkin-themed learning activities

Use a pumpkin-themed printable to teach a variety of subjects, from counting and addition to reading and writing. For example, have students practice their writing skills with pumpkin-themed story prompts or use pumpkin number cards for math games.

  1. DIY party decorations

Hosting a Halloween party for your classroom? Use printables to create DIY party decorations. From banners and signs to halloween coloring sheets to cute labels for trick or treat bags, you'll find a wealth of ideas that can be customized for your event.

  1. Printable party games

Keep your students entertained with Halloween games, such as scavenger hunts, word searches, bingo, or a classic game of trivia. These games will not only provide hours of so much fun but also encourage teamwork and community building with friends.

Get Started with Halloween Printables on TPT

Halloween printables are a valuable resource for teaching and learning, offering a range of educational benefits while making the holiday fun and engaging. With so many types available, there's something for everyone, whether you're a classroom teacher, homeschooling parent, or simply looking for ways to celebrate the season with your whole family. Don't miss out on the opportunity to incorporate these festive and educational tools into your Halloween party and teaching this year!

Frequently asked questions

Are Halloween printables suitable for all age groups?

Yes, Halloween resources come in a wide variety of age-appropriate designs and difficulty levels. You can find resources for young children, middle schoolers, high school students, and even adults.

Do I need any special equipment to use Halloween printables?

You'll need a printer and paper to print your chosen resources. Some printables may also require additional materials, such as scissors, glue, or coloring supplies.

Can I create my Halloween printables?

Yes, you can create resources using design software or online tools. This allows you to customize your resources to suit your specific needs and preferences to maximize your halloween fun for no extra cost.

Are Halloween printables free?

TPT offers free halloween printables as well as ones available for purchase. This includes individual resources as well as resource bundles. Be sure to explore your options and choose resources that fit your budget and needs.

What are popular themes for Halloween coloring pages

Some super easy ideas for printable coloring pages that kids love:

  • Pumpkins and Jack-o-Lanterns
  • Ghosts and goblins
  • Witches and wizards
  • Spiders and spider webs
  • Haunted houses and graveyards
  • Bats and owls
  • Skeletons and skulls
  • Zombies and monsters
  • Black cats
  • Scary masks and costumes.

These themes are often associated with Halloween and can provide a fun and spooky coloring activity for kiddos and adults alike. Each of these images might be accompanied by writing that says: "Happy Halloween".