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Halloween Common Core W.11-12.4 resources

Preview of Horror Genre Study Unit: 3 Stories, Elements of Horror, and More

Horror Genre Study Unit: 3 Stories, Elements of Horror, and More

This incredibly flexible horror genre study unit will turn students into masters of foreshadowing, suspense, mood, and more with fun, engaging, and creepy tales! Students will learn about the horror genre, then read three scary stories, before exploring writing a horror narrative themselves.This unit is designed to fill about two weeks. Depending on your class length and whether you assign homework or not, you could make this unit longer or shorter. Every component in this bundle can be delivere
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 "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl Horror Story Study | Printable & Digital

"The Landlady" by Roald Dahl Horror Story Study | Printable & Digital

Analyze foreshadowing and the horror genre with "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl! This creepy and fun story is an excellent deep dive into foreshadowing and other essential horror genre techniques. Roald Dahl's short stories are delightful and students will be immediately intrigued by "The Landlady" because it comes from the creator of many of their favorite book-to-movie adaptations. Unlike much of the horror genre, "The Landlady" by Roald Dahlis creepy without resorting to gore or PG-13+ language
Preview of Horror Creative Writing Unit

Horror Creative Writing Unit

Created by
FICTIONSTEIN
PDF Lesson Plans and Activities. B&W copies included for easy printing.In this 2-3 week unit, students will be challenged with developing their own horror villains, spooky settings, side characters, and stories. You will find that this unit has been broken down into lessons asking students to participate in several fun, rigorous, and engaging activities, such as:Creating their very own horror villainCreating a horrific setting for their storyCreating a short story that follows Freytag's Pyra
Preview of Personal Horror Narrative Writing Activity | Printable & Digital

Personal Horror Narrative Writing Activity | Printable & Digital

Assess students on their understanding of suspense, mood, and the horror genre with this personal narrative writing activity. Students will write a short story about a scary memory while trying to incorporate crucial elements of the horror genre. This writing activity is a great assessment, enrichment opportunity, or just a fun activity to do around Halloween!Students will first brainstorm times in their lives when they felt fear. Then, they'll map out ideas for creating a creepy setting and pac
Preview of "Out of Skin" by E. M. Carroll Horror Short Story Study | Printable & Digital

"Out of Skin" by E. M. Carroll Horror Short Story Study | Printable & Digital

Introduce your students to a comic book example of the horror genre with "Out of Skin" by E. M. Carroll! This graphic novel short story will challenge students' inferencing skills, showcase literary mood, and add variety to any horror genre study!E. M. Carroll (or Emily Carroll) is known for her unique art style and for illustrating the graphic novel version of Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. She provides her short story "Out of Skin" for free online HERE. "Out of Skin" makes use of its online
Preview of Complete Creative Writing Bundle

Complete Creative Writing Bundle

Created by
FICTIONSTEIN
PDF Lesson Plans and Activities. B&W copies included for easy printing.This bundle includes all three of my creative writing units. Over 2 months worth of work for a discounted price!Your students will love the assignments given to them. With the fantasy unit, students will develop their own world, mythology, and characters before writing a short story akin to Lord of the Rings.With the Science Fiction unit, students will create a space hero fit for his or her own movie. They will also devel
Preview of Write Your Own Horror Story - Creative Writing for Gothic Fiction

Write Your Own Horror Story - Creative Writing for Gothic Fiction

This is a creative writing activity in which students write their own scary story! It can be assigned with any horror story of Gothic Fiction, as a fun writing alternative during the year, or as an activity during the Halloween season. It's a fun opportunity for students to learn the components of this genre through creative practice. This will include brainstorming worksheets, horror story criteria, and writing sheets for students to use. A lesson plan is included to help guide you through the
Preview of Edgar Allan Poe Bundle - 3 Units - The Raven, Tell-Tale Heart, House of Usher

Edgar Allan Poe Bundle - 3 Units - The Raven, Tell-Tale Heart, House of Usher

This is a bundle of our literature units for the classic author Edgar Allan Poe. These are great for any literary study of Dark Romanticism or Gothic fiction, and they're also favorites to teach during the Halloween season. Students analyze three of Poe's acclaimed classics: The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart, and The Fall of the House of Usher. Students will learn the background of the author, delve into the context of the his purpose for each work, read the texts (included), engage with the vocab
Preview of Thematic Short Story Unit Plan on Fear and Curiosity for High School (Printable)

Thematic Short Story Unit Plan on Fear and Curiosity for High School (Printable)

Embrace the Halloween spirit and help high school students interpret and analyze short stories of increasing rigor with this low-prep, six-week thematic unit plan on the power of fear and curiosity. Supporting materials such as comprehension quizzes, close reading analysis worksheets, public domain narratives, research project materials, a summative assessment, a test prep study guide, and answer keys are provided. Materials are delivered in Word Document and PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Go
Preview of Thematic Short Story Unit Plan on Fear and Curiosity for High School (Google)

Thematic Short Story Unit Plan on Fear and Curiosity for High School (Google)

Embrace the Halloween spirit (no matter the time of year) and help high school students interpret and analyze short stories of increasing rigor with this low-prep, six-week thematic unit plan on the power of fear and curiosity. Supporting materials such as comprehension quizzes, close reading analysis worksheets, public domain narratives, research project materials, a summative assessment, a test prep study guide, and answer keys are provided. Materials are made for Google Drive, offering self
Preview of Halloween Poetry - A Noiseless Patient Spider Poem by Walt Whitman TED Video

Halloween Poetry - A Noiseless Patient Spider Poem by Walt Whitman TED Video

Are you looking for a rigorous and engaging Halloween (or anytime) activity that teaches close reading skills, meets many ELA standards, and is ideal for secondary students? Based on the poem “A Noiseless Patient Spider” by Walt Whitman, this lesson includes Poem Analysis with fifteen Words to Know, a coordinating (and very cool) four-minute TED Talk video, a Speaking and Listening activity, a Constructed Response or Multi-paragraph Essay with rubrics for each, which you can choose to include if
Preview of Narrative Writing (Short Story) with a Mentor Text - Halloween Activity

Narrative Writing (Short Story) with a Mentor Text - Halloween Activity

Created by
OCBeachTeacher
Use the classic story, "The Devil and Tom Walker" by Washington Irving, to make Halloween connections in secondary English Language Arts. After reading the story, students write a new ending with this creative writing prompt. In addition to analyzing author's style, students include character, setting, plot, and theme in their own story writing using the mentor text as a model. This activity gives students practice with narrative writing and helps prepare them for standardized writing assessm
Preview of Science Fiction and Horror Creative Writing Units (Bundle)

Science Fiction and Horror Creative Writing Units (Bundle)

Created by
FICTIONSTEIN
PDF Lesson Plans and Activities. B&W copies included for easy printing.This bundle includes both my science fiction and horror creative writing units. Over a months worth of work for a discounted price!Your students will love the assignments given to them. With the Science Fiction unit, students will create a space hero fit for his or her own movie. They will also develop a space crew, a menacing villain, a galaxy ready to explore, and an action packed plot to bring it all together.With the
Preview of Halloween Writing Prompts | Journal Prompt | Creative Writing | Do Now | Photos

Halloween Writing Prompts | Journal Prompt | Creative Writing | Do Now | Photos

October writing assignments just got easier. This activity provides a month's worth of Halloween Themed Writing Prompts. 28 Slides can be used for Use for Do Now, Writing Prompt, Journal Prompt, or Creative Writing Lesson. Each activity includes a photo and a corresponding writing prompt. Prompts focus on poetry, narratives, point of view, defending an argument, descriptive writing, or characterization. Perfect fall writing activities for the middle or high school classrooms.Includes:28 Hallowee
Preview of Fantasy and Horror Creative Writing Units (Bundle)

Fantasy and Horror Creative Writing Units (Bundle)

Created by
FICTIONSTEIN
PDF Lesson Plans and Activities. B&W copies included for easy printing.This bundle includes both my fantasy and horror creative writing units. Over a months worth of work for a discounted price!Your students will love the assignments given to them. With the fantasy unit, students will develop their own world, mythology, and characters before writing a short story akin to Lord of the Rings.With the horror unit, students will create a horror villain fit for his or her own movie. They will also
Preview of Halloween | This or That | Writing Prompts | Classroom Game | Brain Break | SEL

Halloween | This or That | Writing Prompts | Classroom Game | Brain Break | SEL

October writing assignments just got easier. This activity provides Halloween This or That? or Would You Rather? Writing Prompts. 24 Slides can be used for Use for Do Now, Writing Prompt, Journal Prompt, Creative Writing Lesson, Classroom Game, Ice Breaker, or Brain Break. Each activity includes two photos and a corresponding writing prompt. Perfect for a Halloween Party activity or writing assignments for upper elementary, middle, or high school English lessons.Includes:24 Halloween "This or Th
Preview of Halloween Writing Unit - 4 Essay Activities Resources, Graphic Organizers

Halloween Writing Unit - 4 Essay Activities Resources, Graphic Organizers

Introducing essay writing for Halloween has never been easier! This writing unit with 4 complete essay prompt lessons (argumentative, expository, narrative, and persuasive) guides students through a step-by-step process of writing a 5-paragraph (or more/less) essay. The unit includes: argumentative writing graphic organizer, expository writing graphic organizer, narrative writing graphic organizer, persuasive writing graphic organizer, argumentative rubric, expository rubric, narrative rubric,
Preview of Frankenstein Bundle | Argument Who's the Real Monster? Lessons | Essay Scaffold

Frankenstein Bundle | Argument Who's the Real Monster? Lessons | Essay Scaffold

Created by
Trang Exchange
Time-saving, comprehensive, and relevant! Students must decide: Who's the real monster--Frankenstein or his creature? This comprehensive resource takes students through the entire essay process. Packed with two Socratic Seminars, engaging mini-lessons, vocabulary development, and paperless games. The impressive essay scaffold features debate questions, relevant quotes, word banks, flex frames, graphic organizers, embedded transitions, student checklists, and more! (2 versions included). The essa
Preview of Character Analysis | Halloween Activity Any Text | Characterization

Character Analysis | Halloween Activity Any Text | Characterization

Created by
Letters and Ink
Need a quick writing activity that works with any fiction text? I love to do lit circles, but it's often challenging to craft rigorous activities that suit every text. This Character Eulogy is the perfect any-text writing activity that blends real- world writing with fiction texts! Students demonstrate their ability to write with a specific tone AND dig into the text to find evidence that will help them craft a masterful somber (or silly) eulogy for a character from their novel! Here’s what you
Preview of Middle/High Seasonal Conversation Starters: Growing Bundle

Middle/High Seasonal Conversation Starters: Growing Bundle

Get your middle/high school students inspired and talking with a collection of all of our seasonal conversation starters/icebreakers! Our conversation starters packages encourage critical thinking and allow students to discuss topics that are both relevant and important to them while simultaneously increasing their vocabulary and ability to effectively express themselves. Our packages are extremely versatile and have been used as bell-ringers, as supplementary material for topics covered in cla
Preview of Conversation Starters Package on Halloween

Conversation Starters Package on Halloween

Generate inspiring class discussions with these thought-provoking conversation questions on Halloween.What's included:A list of 10 thought-provoking questions for middle/high school students on the subject of HalloweenActivities to fill in before and after discussion (Ensuring students know what is expected of them and what constitutes an effective and productive discussion) Useful expressions and transitions pages (Encouraging students to use and record a variety of useful expressions and trans
Preview of Halloween English Language Arts Resources for High School Reading and Writing

Halloween English Language Arts Resources for High School Reading and Writing

Have some fun with your high school students this Halloween while helping them strengthen their reading and writing skills! This bundle includes a drag-and-drop close reading poetry analysis activity, a lesson on word choice inspired by a mentor text, and a descriptive creative writing activity.Halloween Poetry Puzzles are a fun, challenging way for students to practice close reading and poetry analysis. The Halloween Writer's Palette lesson is an engaging and memorable lesson that has students
Preview of Halloween Horror Writing

Halloween Horror Writing

Created by
GOAT English
Halloween isn't just for elementary students! This fun project helps students perfect creative writing skills. Horror writing PowerPoint presentation Horror story rubric Glossary and style guide Publishing guide Peer review forms, handouts, graphic organizers, and scaffolded brainstorming sheets Halloween vocabulary
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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".