Scary Story Template Haunted House Halloween Creative Writing Prompts 5th Grade

Are you looking for a spooky story writing activity this Halloween? This Haunted House themed writing activity is perfect for students in 4th and 5th grade. It includes a story starter, plot prompts, and a scaffolded writing template to help students draft their story. The plot choices will inspire students and the story starter will spark imagination. Watch as students enjoy the writing process and create their own spooky Halloween narrative stories! ✏️⬇️ This writing resource features: ✰ 2-page story starter & continuation ✰ 3 prompt choices for each section of the plot ✰ A template for students to write in ✰ Hints and ideas for what to include in each section ✰ 10 pages of writing ✰ Printable & digital versions Students will: ✅ Feel confident to write ✅ Think creatively without the burden of coming up with their own idea ✅ Be guided through the writing process ✅ Draft an entire narrative story ✅ Follow a clear and consistent structure Teachers will: ✴️ Provide an engaging Haunted House theme to inspire writing ✴️ Reduce student cognitive load by providing a story starter  ✴️ Provide options to advance the plot using prompts ✴️ Encourage students to be imaginative and creative in story writing ✴️ Support planning with prompts and ideas included in the template ✴️ Offer a digital and printable version of the task ❗ Here are some ways you can use this resource: ➢ Independent writing lesson ➢ Early finisher task  ➢ Group writing activity ➢ Literacy rotation group