Scary Stories
Objective: This worksheet aims to engage students in reading and analyzing a short scary story, encouraging them to think critically about narrative elements and predict outcomes, while also fostering creative expression.
Content and methods: The worksheet features a multi-part scary story. Students are instructed to read the beginning of the story aloud, with the option of background music to enhance the atmosphere. After each section of the story, discussion prompts encourage students to analyze what has happened and predict what will happen next. The worksheet concludes with an activity where students draw their favorite scene from the story.
Competencies:
- Reading comprehension
- Oral reading fluency
- Critical thinking and analysis of narrative elements (e.g., suspense, atmosphere)
- Prediction skills
- Collaborative discussion
- Creative expression (drawing)
Target group: 3rd-5th grade
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Target group and level
Grades 3-5
Subjects
Scary Stories

The beginning of the story
Before you continue reading, briefly discuss with your class: What happened at the beginning of the story? What makes the beginning so creepy?
What will happen next?
What do you think will happen next in the story? Discuss it in class before reading the end of the story.
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