Fright Night: Write An Article And More Halloween Themed Creative Writing Ideas

Fright Night: Write An Article (And More) (Essential Writing Practice With A Spooky Halloween Theme) (9-13 years)

This resource includes five activities:

1. Read the article ‘Fright Night’ and then write your own spine chilling version to persuade people to visit. Next, write a recount of your visit, using the writing skeleton to help you.
2. Read the poem ‘Is White Rat Not Convinced?’ Look for rhyming couplets. Have a go at writing your own poem.
3. Plan your own fancy dress party, using the writing prompts to help you
4. Write some judges comments for rock band ‘The Graveyard Diggers’ performance on the Z Factor.
5. Read the newspaper article and then use the template to write your own report, adding some fearsome facts and odious opinions.

An essential series of themed prompts to help children aged 9-12 years to practise their creative writing skills for 11 plus entry exams or S.A.T.S. The packs include an outline to help the child plan his or her own story, article, letter or play script and examples to build on, using harder more challenging vocabulary to stretch more able pupils.