Special Collection From the Scope Archives
Stories for Halloween
Guiding Questions: Why do we like scary stories? How do authors create suspense in their writing? Do you believe in ghosts?
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Fiction in a Flash
The NothingWhatever you do, don’t look behind you.
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Drama
FrankensteinA thrilling adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic horror story
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Drama
The Monkey’s PawThis delightfully creepy play, based on a classic horror story by W.W. Jacobs, is paired with an informational text about how to make wishes come true.
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Drama
The Legend of Sleepy HollowIf you see the Headless Horseman . . . run!
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Short Read
Why Do We Like to Be Scared?The fascinating science behind why being frightened can be so much fun.
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Grammar
Halloween HistoryThis feature offers practice using "there" and "their" while learning about where our favorite Halloween traditions come from.
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Drama
The Mighty Baba YagaIf you seek her, beware. She may help you—or she may eat you!
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Debate Essay Kit
Should Halloween Be on a Saturday?Thousands of people signed a petition to move Halloween. Is that a good idea?
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Grammar
Beware the ChupacabraPractice using “Who’s” and “Whose” while discovering the fact and the fiction behind this legendary monster.
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Drama
The Tell-Tale HeartThis creepy but super fun play is based on Edgar Allan Poe’s classic tale of murder and madness.
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Fiction in a Flash
Climbing Skull MountainYou won’t come back the same . . . if you come back at all.
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Drama
The Dead RisingAre vampires haunting a New England town?
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Drama
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeEvil has been unleashed.
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Drama
The Fall of the House of UsherIs this house haunted—or is something else going on?