Halloween writing is here! Writing with a theme is a great way to capture the holiday spirit while continuing to work on academic skills.
Scroll down to find some holiday-themed writing prompts for your students.
If you were with a group of friends who all wanted to tell scary ghost stories, but one friend didn’t, what would you do, and why?
What 3 pieces of advice would you give other kids about staying safe on Halloween?
Write two facts and two opinions about Halloween.
Write step-by-step directions on how to carve a pumpkin. Use signal words such as first, then, next, after, finally.
Write a descriptive sentence for each of the following words: haunted; cauldron; spell; broomstick; spooky; neighborhood; treats; disguise. (CHALLENGE: Write a mini-story that includes all of these words.)
What are the first five words that come to mind when you think of Halloween?
Make a list of ways trick-or-treaters can be respectful on Halloween.
Write a well-written paragraph about why you like or dislike Halloween.
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