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Writing a ghost story

Writing a ghost story

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7th Grade

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Nicky Laddle

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9 Slides • 17 Questions

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Why do you think ghost stories have remained popular across different cultures and generations?

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Open Ended

How does background music contribute to the atmosphere of a ghost or horror story?

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following elements is most important in creating a spooky atmosphere in a ghost story?

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Mysterious vocabulary

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Horror music background

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Detailed character descriptions

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Happy endings

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Open Ended

How do the words listed under 'Setting & Atmosphere' and 'Sounds' work together to create a sense of fear or suspense in a story?

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following words best describes the atmosphere created by the image of a shadowy figure with glowing eyes and outstretched hands?

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eerie

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joyful

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sunny

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peaceful

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Multiple Select

Select all the words that describe possible feelings and reactions a character might have in a haunted setting.

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terrified

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anxious

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excited

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shivering

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of character or creature commonly found in ghost stories?

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ghost

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witch

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banshee

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robot

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Open Ended

Imagine a scene using at least one word from each of the categories: Setting & Atmosphere, Sounds, Feelings & Reactions, Characters & Creatures, and Actions & Movement. Describe your scene.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a descriptive phrase that creates a spooky atmosphere?

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The silence was deafening

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The sun was shining brightly

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Children played in the park

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The cake tasted sweet

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Multiple Choice

Based on the examples shown, what is one way you can start a ghost story?

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Describe a haunted place or a strange event

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Begin with a math problem

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Talk about your favorite food

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Describe a sunny beach day

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Multiple Select

Which elements are important to include when planning a scary story, according to the images?

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Description of the main character

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Description of the place

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Plot (start, problem, end)

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Adjectives and verbs

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following elements is most important when creating a spooky atmosphere in a ghost story?

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Setting

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Music

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Characters

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Dialogue

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Open Ended

How does the story plan grid help you organize your scary story?

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Open Ended

Start Planning your story

Description of your main character:

Description of the place:

Plot (Start):

Plot (Problem):

Plot (End):

Adjectives and verbs:

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Record your story here

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