Halloween Writing Projects
Grades: 3-5
Halloween Writing Projects
Harness students' enthusiasm for Halloween by introducing these themed projects that immerse them in narrative, informational, and argumentative writing.
Create Concrete Poems
Unlock the power of expression with concrete poems, where words shape themselves into the essence of the topic. Challenge students to craft Halloween-themed verses. Have students add each phrase or stanza in a text box, ready to be moved and rotated into a fitting Halloween shape.
Design How-to Guides for Halloween Activities
Give how-to writing a Halloween spin by asking students to create how-to guides for their favorite Halloween activities, such as:
- carving cool pumpkins,
- applying scary makeup,
- cooking Halloween treats, or
- creating creepy crafts.
Have students combine simple sentences with illustrations or videos to clearly communicate a process and build organization and sequencing skills.
Craft a Fictitious Interview
Have students practice personification and create a fictitious interview with a Halloween character, object, or artifact. Choosing an object or character will help them connect to a point of view before they create their questions and answers.
Promote Safety with a Halloween PSA
Public Service Announcement projects are a great way to provide students with an authentic context for practicing and applying persuasive writing skills. Encourage your students to raise awareness for a fun, yet safe trick-or-treating.
Because student work addresses safety issues relevant to their schoolmates and friends, be sure to publish their work.
Here's to your Halloween authors!
