With this playlist of teaching resources, students will come to understand the science of fear and gain strategies for managing their own jitters.
Bonechillers: Scary Stories and Creepy Writing
Prompts
Jacob’s Ghost | Freckle*
This short suspenseful story is about a young man who loves ghost stories…until he thinks he’s being visited by an actual ghost. This resource comes with critical thinking questions to help students reflect on themes that arise in the story and how the character and plot develops. You can also adjust the reading level.
( English Standards : RL.2 RL.3 )
Scary Stories To Tell in the Dark | Ace of Scares, Josh Colts
If you’ve never read any of Alvin Schwartz’s short stories, get ready for a scare. Each of the following 3 links will lead you to an audio version of one of his short spinetinglers.
May I Carry Your Basket?
( English Standards : SL.6.2 SL.7.2 )
Eboni Hogan
Content Specialist
Eboni has extensive experience in curriculum development, with a focus on culturally-responsive and arts-based approaches. Having spent years creating academic content and providing professional development to teachers, she now curates themed playlists meant to provide educators with valuable, time-saving resources.
