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This engaging Halloween bundle covers all the key ELA skills—short story, poem, informational texts, and writing—to make the most of the spooky season and bring excitement to your classroom. What’s Included: Short Story: The Elevator – A terrifying tale about a young boy trapped in an elevator with his worst nightmare. Poem: Vincent by Tim Burton – A dark, quirky poem that captures the Halloween mood. Halloween Informational Texts: Texts on scary real-life events such as the Annabelle Doll, The Salem Witch Trials, and The Amityville Horror. Suspenseful Writing: Activities that teach setting, pacing, figurative language, and more!

This bundle includes 12 engaging and relatable short story lesson plans that have carefully been selected for 6th grade students. Each lesson is brimming with fun activities, such as a variety of worksheets, paired videos, and games. Each lesson also comes with a PowerPoint presentation to guide teaching. Short Stories Included: Raymond’s Run by Toni Cade Bambara Man from the South by Roald Dahl Eleven by Sandra Cisneros The Treasure of Lemon Brown by Walter Dean Myers The Jacket by Gary Soto The Elevator by William Sleator The Smallest Dragonboy by Anne McCaffrey The No-Guitar Blues by Gary Soto Through the Tunnel by Doris Lessing On the Sidewalk Bleeding by Evan Hunter Seventh Grade by Gary Soto Stop the Sun by Gary Paulsen Free The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry All Lessons Include: Common Core Standards Teaching Guide Pre-Reading Worksheet Vocabulary Worksheet Multiple Choice Comprehension Analysis Questions Variety of Worksheets Paired Video Paired Informational Text Written Response Essay Real-World Connection Extension Activities Online Game Answers More Other Lessons: Gary Soto Analysis Worksheets Coming-of-Age Short Story Analysis Worksheets