Halloween Writing Activities for Middle School
By MARISSA DESPINS Updated Sept 30, 2023
Halloween has always been my favorite holiday. As soon as fall hits, I immediately start thinking about Halloween and activities I can incorporate into my teaching to help engage my learners. These Halloween Writing Activities for Middle School have always been a huge hit with my students. I love the way they incorporate key literary elements while still being spooky and fun.
Read on for more information on these fun Halloween writing activities for middle school, or click on the image or button below to grab a copy to use with your learners!
Halloween Writing Activities for Middle School – Elements of literature Review
We start this fun Halloween writing activity by reviewing the elements of literature. In small groups, students use the included handouts to go over important details about setting, plot, character and conflict. Many of the students are already familiar with these concepts, but I always find that a little review helps the rest of the lesson run a whole lot smoother.
For more information on teaching the elements of literature, check out our fun ways to teach literary elements!
STORY WRITING CARDS
Next, students take turns choosing from a variety of plot, setting, character, and conflict cards. These cards have spooky images and details to help spark story ideas. I find the cards to be super beneficial for students who struggle with what to write about. Having the cards directly in front of them really helps to get the creative juices flowing.
Later, I give students some time to discuss their cards and story ideas with a partner. It can be really helpful for students to have a buddy to bounce their story ideas off of.
Spooky story Planning
After brainstorming their ideas, students begin planning out their stories. Using their cards, students write descriptive details about their characters, plot, setting, and conflicts. The templates included in this resource really help to structure the process, making for more organized final stories.
Story Writing
Finally, students use the included writing templates to write their spooky stories. Having the planning pages to refer back to when writing helps the process run smoothly. I am always blown away by their creative final products!
For additional engaging writing activities, be sure to check out our Thanksgiving Writing Prompts and Descriptive Writing Activities!
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