Sample Activities
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A first grade class brainstormed Halloween words, then found images that reflected the concepts and, using the Language Experience Approach, wrote a class story using the terminology.
History of the Jack-O-Lantern
http://www.history.com/minisite.do?content_type=Minisite_Generic&content_type_id=716&display_order=4&mini_id=1076
Haunted House Samples
Someone is Standing in the Window (handout)... (PDF)
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A sixth grade class viewed this photograph and
wrote sentences regarding the figure in the window using key words.
Regional
DBQs 2001
This site lists sample DBQ activities (K-8) and additional resources,
including rubrics and analysis tools.
Halloween Creative
Writing Project (PDF)
Halloween Creative Writing
http://www.atozteacherstuff.com/lessons/creative_writing_Halloween.shtml
Halloween History and Questions (PDF)
Jack O
Lantern Crossword
http://www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/halloween/word/cross3.gif
Pump up the Curriculum with Pumpkins (PDF)
Pump Up the Curriculum with Pumpkins
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson028.shtml
The Raven (By Edgar Allen Poe) Vocabulary Study
THE MONKEY'S PAW (1902)
from The lady of the
barge (1906, 6th ed.)
London and New York
Harper & Brothers, Publishers
by W.W. Jacobs
Sample Activity
Write a closing paragraph describing
what happens after the mother opens the door.
Essay
Historical Background
The holiday we know as Halloween has had many influences from many
cultures over the centuries. From the Roman's Pomona Day, to the Celtic
festival of Samhain, to the Christian holidays of All Saints and All Souls
Days.
Task
Explain three ways that today's Halloween traditions have been influenced by other cultures.
In your essay remember to:
- Explain three ways that today's Halloween traditions have been influenced by other cultures.
- Include an introduction, body, and a conclusion.
- Use information from the documents in your answer.
- Include details, examples, or reasons in developing your ideas.
Click here to view the appropriate documents.
