
Writing a ghost story
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English
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7th Grade
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Nicky Laddle
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Open Ended
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?
Mysterious vocabulary
Horror music background
Detailed character descriptions
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?
eerie
joyful
sunny
peaceful
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Fill in the Blanks
A sudden
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Multiple Select
Select all the words that describe possible feelings and reactions a character might have in a haunted setting.
terrified
anxious
excited
shivering
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a type of character or creature commonly found in ghost stories?
ghost
witch
banshee
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?
The silence was deafening
The sun was shining brightly
Children played in the park
The cake tasted sweet
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Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blank: In a scary story, the door often
Type answer...
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Multiple Choice
Based on the examples shown, what is one way you can start a ghost story?
Describe a haunted place or a strange event
Begin with a math problem
Talk about your favorite food
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?
Description of the main character
Description of the place
Plot (start, problem, end)
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?
Setting
Music
Characters
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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Audio Response
Record your story here

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