KS2 Halloween Themed Newspaper Reports: The Case of Mr Hollow

Lesson for UKS2 students on writing a newspaper report using the video “The Facts in the Case of Mr. Hollow” from Literacy Shed. This PowerPoint (.ppt) resource guides students through writing their own newspaper article based on a mysterious photograph found in the forest, offering a step-by-step breakdown of key features: headline, byline, lead, body, and tail. Designed for teaching critical thinking, inference skills, and structured writing, the resource includes teacher examples, planning guidance, and clear instructions.

Ideal for lessons focused on literacy, mystery writing, and journalistic structure, this PowerPoint can be used in English lessons or cross-curricular projects. Perfect for use with students developing writing skills, the resource encourages analysis, creativity, and attention to detail. This PowerPoint is easy to use and edit, and ready to download, making it perfect for interactive classwork or independent assignments.

N.B. Because of the creepier nature of the video used in this resource, I have edited out some of the darker points of the video to make it more age appropriate, however the full video can be found on the Literary Shed website or Youtube by searching “Mr Hollow”.