Halloween Writing Prompt: My Alien Neighbor, Middle School 6th 7th 8th Grade

Help your students write a short story with this fun resource that gives them a general idea for their topic, graphic organizers to help them brainstorm details including a plot line, example text showing them how to build interest, tips for narrative writing, and space to write their story. It’s perfect for Halloween or anytime you want a fun creative writing assignment. Be sure to include it with your other Halloween writing prompts!

What's included in this resource:

• 9-page student packet with cover page that includes the following:
  • Instructions
  • Graphic organizers
  • Example text
  • Space to draw a picture to go with the story
  • Writing tips
  • 3 pages for writing the story
• Extra page of lined paper for students who need more space to write

Benefits:

• Encourages creativity
• Fun writing prompt sparks student interest
• Clear instructions included to help students work independently
• Graphic organizers that help students brainstorm details, including plot line graphic organizer
• Page for drawing an illustration to go with their story
• Writing tips to help students with narrative text

Instructions/tips for implementation:

• Go over the packet with students.
• Explain to students that they can choose the mood for their story. Just because it’s a Halloween topic, it could still have a humorous mood, etc.
• Allow students time to work on the project independently. Be available to answer questions or help students as needed.
• If you want students to write more than one draft, use the space in the packet for the rough draft and have students write their final draft on a separate sheet of paper.

This resource is licensed for single classroom use only, including homeschool use. It is also licensed for single classroom use online, provided that it is available on password-protected sites only.

Great for 6th, 7th and 8th grade!

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