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Halloween Creative Writing Prompts - Year 4 and Year 5

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    Updated:  18 Sep 2023

Develop narrative writing skills this Halloween season with a set of Halloween creative writing prompts for Year 4 and Year 5.

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    Editable:  Google Slides

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    Pages:  1 Page

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  3 - 5

Curriculum

  • VC2E3LE05

    Create texts, using or adapting language features, characters, settings, plot structures and ideas from literary texts they have encountered <ul> <li>drawing on literary texts read, viewed and listened to for inspiration and ideas to create texts</li> <li>adapting texts read, viewed and listened to by changing the setting or revising an ending</li> <li>discussing characters encountered in literary texts and sharing ideas about how those characters may be a model for students’ own writing</li> </ul>

  • VC2E3LY11

    Create narrative, informative and persuasive texts, written and spoken, with ideas grouped in simple paragraphs, using topic-specific and precise vocabulary and multimodal elements as appropriate <ul> <li>gathering information and ideas about a topic in preparation for writing, which may include information and ideas from online and digital sources</li> <li>researching a topic to prepare an oral or multimodal presentation</li> <li>planning the sequence of ideas and information using techniques such as storyboards or a simple flow chart</li> <li>explaining ideas to a peer when planning a presentation</li> <li>selecting an appropriate text structure for a writing purpose, and sequencing content for clarity and to have an impact on an audience</li> <li>using appropriate simple and compound sentences to express and combine ideas</li> <li>using vocabulary, including topic-specific vocabulary, relevant to the type of text and purpose</li> <li>using digital tools to plan, sequence, compose and edit texts</li> </ul>

  • VC2E3LY12

    Re-read and edit texts for meaning, appropriate structure, grammatical choices and punctuation <ul> <li>using print and online dictionaries and spellcheck to edit spelling, realising that spellcheck accuracy depends on understanding the word function, for example ‘there’ or ‘their’ and ‘rain’ or ‘reign’</li> <li>checking for correct use of apostrophes for contractions and to indicate possession</li> </ul>

  • VC2E4LY10

    Create narrative, informative and persuasive texts, written and spoken, using relevant, linked ideas for a range of audiences and using multimodal elements as appropriate <ul> <li>using research to gather ideas for writing and integrating information from a range of sources, which may include those found online</li> <li>selecting text structure and planning how to group ideas into paragraphs to sequence content</li> <li>using topic-specific, precise and varied vocabulary</li> <li>choosing a variety of appropriate words and phrases, including descriptive words and some technical vocabulary, to communicate meaning accurately</li> <li>using grammatical features, including different types of verb groups, noun groups and adverb groups/phrases, for effective descriptions and details according to purpose</li> </ul>

  • VC2E4LY11

    Re-read and edit texts for meaning by adding, deleting or moving words or word groups to improve content and structure <ul> <li>collaborating with a peer to edit literary texts by sharing feedback about choices made to develop storylines, characters and settings</li> <li>revising written texts to improve the selection of words used to connect ideas and to improve the cohesion of the text</li> </ul>

  • VC2E5LY10

    Create different types of texts, written and spoken, with relevant, elaborated and sequenced ideas, using text structure appropriate for topic, purpose and audience, and multimodal elements as appropriate <ul> <li>using research from print and digital resources to gather and organise information for writing</li> <li>planning a report on a topic, sequencing ideas logically and providing supporting detail, including graphics, sound and visuals, to enhance audience engagement and understanding</li> <li>selecting an appropriate text structure for the writing purpose, and sequencing content according to that text structure, introducing the topic and grouping related information in well-sequenced paragraphs with a concluding statement</li> <li>using vocabulary, including technical vocabulary, appropriate for purpose and context</li> <li>using appropriate grammatical features, including more complex sentences and relevant verb tenses, pronoun references, and adverb and noun groups/phrases for effective descriptions</li> <li>writing letters in print and by email, demonstrating understanding of audience</li> </ul>

  • VC2E5LY11

    Re-read and edit their own texts and the texts of others using agreed criteria for text structures and language features <ul> <li>re-reading and editing their own and others’ work (which may involve using digital tools) for precision, using negotiated criteria for text structure and meaning, and accuracy of grammar, spelling and punctuation</li> </ul>

teaching resource

Halloween Creative Writing Prompts - Year 4 and Year 5

  • Updated

    Updated:  18 Sep 2023

Develop narrative writing skills this Halloween season with a set of Halloween creative writing prompts for Year 4 and Year 5.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  3 - 5

Develop narrative writing skills this Halloween season with a set of Halloween creative writing prompts for Year 4 and Year 5.

Unleash Your Students’ Imagination With Halloween Story Starters!

Are you ready to take your students on a spellbinding journey into the world of narrative writing? Imagine young minds weaving tales of magic and mystery, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Dive into the story of a ghostly roommate, a mysterious whisper, a spooky abandoned house, or a trip to a strange pumpkin patch. This narrative writing resource pack is here to transform your students into real authors!

Spooky and Creative Writing Prompts for Kids:

In this resource pack, students will write one of four stories designed to bring about that creepy Halloween spirit. This worksheet includes creative story starters such as

  • Last week, I got lost on my walk home from school. I tried a new shortcut, but I ended up near the cemetery two streets away from my house. After figuring out where I was, I walked the two blocks home and went inside to rest. As I lay on my bed, I heard a strange sound and realised something else had come home with me. A cemetery ghost had followed me home, and now he was moving in! I jumped up from my bed and …
  • As I watched the abandoned house at the end of the street, I noticed eerie shadows dancing in the moonlight. There was something in there, and I had to investigate. I crept outside and went right up to the house. I peeked in a window and saw nothing, so I tried the doorknob. The knob turned, and the door opened with a creak, so I stepped inside. Suddenly, …

These story starters make perfect Halloween writing activities because they drop the student into the story right in the middle of the action. They don’t have to worry about making up a character, developing the setting, or any of the hard stuff. They simply pick up where the story leaves off and let their imagination take it from there!

We have also included additional lined paper for students whose stories extend beyond the boundaries of a single page.


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This resource was created by Lisamarie Del Valle, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.


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