Halloween Elements of Suspense Lesson Grades 6-8 Tell Tale Heart Lesson Included
By TooBookedUp
Looking to haunt your students' imaginations and get them excited about suspenseful storytelling? This Elements of Suspense lesson is a bone-chilling introduction or review of key suspense techniques that will leave your students on the edge of their seats! Perfect for humanities teachers, this resource brings thrills, chills, and academic skills to the classroom just in time for the fall and Halloween season.
Designed for grades 6-8, this engaging lesson breaks down the five essential elements of suspense—Pacing, Foreshadowing, Uncertainty, Danger, and Red Herrings—with fun, easy-to-understand examples, guided notes, and opportunities for practice using classic literature and media. Whether you're introducing these concepts for the first time or reinforcing them for deeper understanding, this lesson is sure to give your students a frighteningly good grasp of suspense in literature.
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✔️ Engaging, spooky themes that make learning fun and memorable
✔️ Perfect for fall/Halloween, adding an eerie twist to your classroom
✔️ Adaptable for grades 6-9, ensuring a wide range of students benefit
✔️ Easy-to-use format for quick prep and effective teaching
✔️ Great for introduction or review, fitting seamlessly into any unit on suspense, literature, or storytelling
Transform your classroom into a realm of suspense and surprises this fall with this high-quality, student-centered resource. It’s a fang-tastic way to teach the art of suspense while keeping your students engaged in their learning. Don't miss out on this spine-tingling lesson just in time for Halloween!
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Let the spooky season creep into your classroom with this thrilling lesson on suspense!
Persuasive Writing | Halloween: Can I Keep My Witch?
By Nardine Mettry
Engage your students in a creative writing activity that combines imagination, persuasion, and argumentation. This resource provides students with a compelling prompt to write a persuasive letter to their parents, arguing why their witch should remain a permanent member of the family!
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Two Step Equations Activity- Halloween equations-Draw a Monster-Algebra activity
By Modified Treasures
Do you need a fun worksheet for students to practice their solving equations skills? This equation activity is great for any time of year, but especially around Halloween. Students solve the equations and draw the Monster piece by piece according to their answers. The final result is a full monster to enhance their holiday spirit. Also included is a modified guided version for students who need more guidance to work independently. Great for inclusion.
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Monster Equations worksheet (Guided Version Included)
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By Nemos Nook
Engage your students with this fun and creative Halloween-themed rap resource! Perfect for middle and high school students, this activity will have your class thinking critically, writing rhythmically, and showcasing their creativity. Whether it's a creepy character, a haunted scene, or a spooky tale, your students will be excited to drop some spine-chilling bars!
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English Halloween vocabulary Flashcards Labels (Free)
By Zaazoua Mostapha
Make your ESL classroom look different from a regular education room by Considering these English Halloween Vocabulary labels!
Each label takes up 1/4 of a page so they are nice and big, but not too obtrusive. There are 48 words for a total of 12 pages. Check out the preview in the pictures. They each feature the English word in big, bold black letters. To help aid meaning, I've included illustrations.
They can be used with a Halloween theme, for sight reading, story ideas, picture/word linking, and other literacy activities.
These pages list 48 Halloween words featured in other resources that you may like:
➡ Autumn Fall Big Word Search Activity Worksheet Puzzle & Solution
➡ Columbus Day Word Search Activity Worksheet Puzzle & Solution
➡ Halloween Flashcards - Word Search Activity Bundle
➡ Multilingual Halloween Vocabulary Flashcards Word Wall Labels
➡ Halloween Vocabulary Flashcards Word Wall Labels
➡ Halloween Word Wall Vocabulary In English
➡ Halloween vocabulary Bingo Riddles Game - Halloween Party Activities for kids
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Write a Halloween Story with Word Bank/Coloring Images (Gr. 3 and up)
By Beth Hammett
16 Halloween coloring images with holiday word banks that include: Cats Bats Dracula Frankenstein Ghosts Pirate Pumpkins Trick or Treat Witches Zombies and more... Includes Suggestions For Use sheet and template to create your own vocabulary word bank. Upper levels can use for poetry and contest writing. Fun way to assess writing skills in an ELA classroom. Grab a blanket and flashlight, turn on the lighted pumpkin, and have a classroom read-around of Halloween stories!
Halloween Coordinate Plane Graphing Picture: Frankenstein
By Qiang Ma
This coordinate system graphic art mystery picture would be ideal for students that are just beginning with graphing coordinates or students that need a little extra practice. It is also a great fun activity and engaging worksheets for Grade 4-11 for Halloween, Autumn, or any time of the year. Prep free! Differentiated! Independent!
The picture has two different graphing options to easily provide differentiation in your classroom.
- One picture to be graphed in first quadrant with positive whole numbers only only
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By Gail Hennessey
FALL means PUMPKINS! Use this informative freebie to learn all about pumpkins!
Try my webquest on Pumpkins: 8 web questions with several comprehension questions(lots of extension activities). Pumpkins: A Webquest!
2023: A man in Minnesota has squashed the previous WORLD record for the biggest pumpkin ever grown. In 2021, a man in Italy grew a pumpkin that tipped the scale at 2703 pounds. Last week, a man in Minnesota, drove his giant pumpkin to the World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off, located in Half Moon Bay, CA. His pumpkin weighed in at a whopping 2749 pounds! Travis Gienger, a horticultural teacher, called his pumpkin, which he grew in his backyard, Michael Jordan! Gienger said it cost about $15,000 to care and feed his pumpkin. In 2024, Gienger tried to break his very own record but did not do so.
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4. Black History Month Freebie: Black History Month Freebie
5. April Fools’ Day Freebie: April Fools’ Day Freebie
6. Amazing Mummy Facts: Amazing Mummy Facts
7. Amazing Chinese New Year Factoids: Chinese New Year Factoids
8. King Tut Day Freebie: King Tut Day Freebie
9.Amazing Presidential Fun Facts: Presidential Factoids
10. Learn about Diwali: Diwali Fun Facts
FRENCH Halloween & Toussaint Word Search & Crossword Activities
By The French Scientist
Looking for a fun and low-prep activity to celebrate Halloween & Toussaint with your beginner-level French students? This product is a bundle of word search and crossword activities that contain 32 related holiday-themed vocabulary - both come in color & BW!
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- 1-word search activity (colored)
- 1 crossword activity (colored)
- 1-word search activity (black&white)
- 1 crossword activity (black&white)
- Answer Key
Vocabulary list:
1. hibou
2. balai
3. chaudron
4. fantôme
5. cercueil
6. épouvantail
7. déguisement
8. squelette
9. sorcière
10. vampire
11. monstre
12. bonbon
13. potion
14. araignée
15. momie
16. zombie
17. église
18. tombe
19. chrysanthème
20. premier
21. novembre
22. bougie
23. visiter
24. cimetière
25. hommage
26. mort
27. spirituel
28. rencontre
29. férié
30. froid
31. triste
32. Saints
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Halloween Printable Gift Tags for Treat Bags and Gifts for Students
By Mrs Wates Teaching Creations
Introducing these Festive Autumn Pumpkin Halloween Treat Tags to use this October. These printable Pumpkin Halloween Trick or Treat Tags for Students are the perfect way to decorate your Halloween bags. This cool pack features 10 unique designs each adorned with a cute pumpkin image and a different quote. The warm tones of oranges and greens capture the essence of the season and create an inviting atmosphere. Whether you attach them to treat bags, goodie bags, or use them to add a touch of Halloween spirit to assignments, these tags are the perfect addition to your classroom. These tags are easy to download and print, allowing you to effortlessly incorporate a festive touch into your activities. Simply print, cut and share the joy with your students.
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Halloween Figurative Language Practice
By Language Arts Excellence
This resource features an engaging, Halloween-themed worksheet to help students practice identifying figurative language. This can be given at the start of class, end of class, for homework, as part of an emergency substitute plan, or in a stations activity. Kids can never get enough practice with figurative language and this is the perfect worksheet to work on during this spooky holiday!
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Check more great fall-themed resources by Language Arts Excellence:
⭐ Halloween ESCAPE ROOM
⭐ Halloween Collaborative Writing Activity
⭐ Fall Themed Figurative Language Powerpoint
⭐ Fall Themed Figurative Language Task Cards
⭐ Thanksgiving Figurative Language Practice
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Halloween English Writing | BUNDLE
By Nardine Mettry
Unleash your students' creativity with this Halloween-themed writing bundle!
This engaging resource combines narrative writing and persuasive writing prompts to inspire your students' imaginations and hone their writing skills.
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Halloween Coordinate Plane Graphing Picture: Mummy
By Qiang Ma
This coordinate system graphic art mystery picture would be ideal for students that are just beginning with graphing coordinates or students that need a little extra practice. It is also a great fun activity and engaging worksheets for Grade 4-11 for Halloween, Autumn, or any time of the year. Prep free! Differentiated!.
The picture has two different graphing options to easily provide differentiation in your classroom.
- One picture to be graphed in first quadrant with positive whole numbers only only
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By Gail Hennessey
FALL means PUMPKINS! Use this informative freebie to learn all about pumpkins!
Try my webquest on Pumpkins: 8 web questions with several comprehension questions(lots of extension activities). Pumpkins: A Webquest!
2023: A man in Minnesota has squashed the previous WORLD record for the biggest pumpkin ever grown. In 2021, a man in Italy grew a pumpkin that tipped the scale at 2703 pounds. Last week, a man in Minnesota, drove his giant pumpkin to the World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off, located in Half Moon Bay, CA. His pumpkin weighed in at a whopping 2749 pounds! Travis Gienger, a horticultural teacher, called his pumpkin, which he grew in his backyard, Michael Jordan! Gienger said it cost about $15,000 to care and feed his pumpkin. In 2024, Gienger tried to break his very own record but did not do so.
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4. Black History Month Freebie: Black History Month Freebie
5. April Fools’ Day Freebie: April Fools’ Day Freebie
6. Amazing Mummy Facts: Amazing Mummy Facts
7. Amazing Chinese New Year Factoids: Chinese New Year Factoids
8. King Tut Day Freebie: King Tut Day Freebie
9.Amazing Presidential Fun Facts: Presidential Factoids
10. Learn about Diwali: Diwali Fun Facts
FRENCH Halloween Jeu de BINGO [With 32 different cards & Calling Cards!]
By The French Scientist
French Halloween can be a fun theme to teach to beginner-level French learners! This engaging and low-prep unit of 32 bingo cards with 30 different Halloween terms is perfect for teachers who are looking to boost their teaching! Save paper and ink when printing - each page contains 4 different bingo cards & BW version is included as well!
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- 32 bingo cards (colored)
- Vocabulary cards / Calling cards (black&white)
- 32 bingo cards (black&white)
Vocabulary list:
1. un hibou
2. un chapeau de sorcière
3. un balai
4. un chat noir
5. un chaudron
6. un bonbon
7. un sac de bonbons
8. un fantôme
9. une araignée
10. un œil
11. un cercueil
12. une potion magique
13. une toile d'araignée
14. une chauve-souris
15. un épouvantail
16. un crâne
17. la lune
18. un vampire
19. un déguisement
20. une maison hantée
21. une momie
22. un squelette
23. un zombie
24. une citrouille
25. une sorcière
26. un ver de terre
27. un monstre
28. une boule de cristal
29. une sucette
30. les bottes de sorcière
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Editable Halloween Labels | Classroom Decor & Name Tags | Customizable Templates
By Mrs Wates Teaching Creations
Transform your classroom or party space with this Halloween-Themed Editable Label & Printable Name Tags Pack. Featuring 12 spooky and fun designs, these labels are perfect for Halloween classroom decor or organizing Halloween parties. The printable pack includes rectangle, circle, and square labels, plus ABC labels and number line desk tags. Customize these printable Halloween labels easily with editable text boxes in PowerPoint, or choose the PDF version to handwrite names. Ideal for creating name tags, spooky labels, or Halloween party printables, this pack is a must-have for any teacher looking to add a festive touch.
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Easter Coordinate Plane Graphing Picture: Easter Parade
By Qiang Ma
This coordinate system graphic art mystery picture would be ideal for students that are just beginning with graphing coordinates or students that need a little extra practice. It is also a great fun activity and engaging worksheets for Grade 4-12 for Easter, spring, or any time of the year. Prep free! Differentiated! Independent!
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Halloween FREEBIE(Possible Interactive Notebook Activity)
By Gail Hennessey
This possible Interactive Notebook activity is a fun activity to use around Halloween!
There are 12 Fun Facts about the holiday with several activities to do with the students.
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Related Resources:
1. With 15 informational web questions, this resource is just the thing to use as a learning tool about the holiday of Halloween. Bats, Owls, pumpkins, the human skeleton, the origin of Halloween, superstitions, and famous stories in literature, are covered. There are comprehension questions, lots of fun facts, extension activities(including writing in the content area), and additional links for teachers.All Things Halloween, A Webquest!
2. Mummies aren't just found in ancient Egyptian culture. Mummies have been found all over the world! In fact, the oldest man-made mummies are found in the country of Chile! Mummies can be naturally created or man-made. This web quest includes the different types of mummies and has 12 web questions including information on Bog Mummies such as Tollund Man, the Inca Mummies,the Taklamakan Desert Mummies of China, Otzi, the frozen mummy, the Chinchorro Mummies of Chile, the Egyptian mummies... and more. There are comprehension questions, a Did You Know? section, a teacher section with extension activities, additional links and the key. Great for a Friday activity, at Halloween time, or if you are studying ancient Egypt. Mummies! A Webquest
3. Candy is on Kids' minds with Halloween.Over 35 million pounds of candy corn is made each year! Show your students that even candy has a history!Learn facts including marshmallows date back to 2000 BC and King Tut's Tomb contained licorice. Several additional resources and extension activities,too. Skills include:reading for information and using research/computer skills. Everything Has A History, Even Candy! A Webquest
4.Pretend you are a pumpkin sitting on a front porch on Halloween night. What do you see? What do you hear? How do you feel? Write a story about your evening. Just one sample of extension activities included. This informative webquest on PUMPKIN would be great for LA classes,a fall activity, or for a substitute lesson!
There are 10 web questions, comprehension questions and 11 extension activities/links. Pumpkins! A Webquest
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Halloween Tags for Treat Bags and Treat Gift Tags - Halloween Ideas
By Mrs Wates Teaching Creations
This printable Halloween gift tag is perfect for Halloween. These treat tags pair well with many different treats/gifts for your students, teachers, volunteers or colleagues. This pack includes 10 fun printable party tags, each featuring a cat themed design that's sure to bring smiles to your students faces. Whether you are hosting a Halloween party or simply want to give your students a special treat, these October treat tags are a wonderful choice. Crafted with convenience in mind, these gift tags are easy to print and download, making your prep time a breeze. Get ready to spread some Halloween cheer and treat your students to a dose of festive fun.
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Halloween Color by Code: Surface Area and Volume Standard: Pumpkin
By Qiang Ma
Find the surface area and volume of cubes, rectangular prisms, triangular prisms, cylinders, cones, square pyramids, triangular pyramids, and spheres by using geometry formulas. 40 problems total. 2 sets. Each set has 20 problems, 1 blank student worksheet, 1 student worksheet with one sample answer, 1 teacher answer sheet in color, and 1 teacher answer sheet in ink. Grade 3-10. Use for Halloween, or any time of the year. Prep Free! Independent!
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