Do you need a student-centered project that will encourage bullying awareness and group collaboration — and will keep your students engaged all week? Not only is this short story unit, based on horror writer Shirley Jackson’s “The Possibility of Evil,” full of high interest student discussions perfect for Halloween and Bullying Prevention Month, but it […]
#WeAreTeachers: Thanks For Sharing Halloween Short Stories Resource
Several weeks ago, I discovered that We Are Teachers shared my 21 Scary Halloween Short Stories For Middle School post on their Facebook page. Since I wasn’t following their page (at the time), I had no idea they’d graciously shared the article until I saw a spike in my stats. In other words, I suddenly […]
Prepare for Halloween with The Landlady by Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl’s short story “The Landlady” is a deliciously creepy tale that is sure to enthrall even the most jaded middle school student. With Halloween only a month and a half away, now is the time to start planning a unit that’s guaranteed to keep your kids on the edges of their seats, but will […]
21 Scary Halloween Short Stories For Middle School
The creepier the tale, the more middle school students love it. October is the perfect month to introduce middle school students to scary short stories. Download these 21 short stories that are perfect for Halloween-related lesson plans. I have tried to include related activities, lesson plans, and other resources, including YouTube videos, TV show adaptations, and related […]