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Scary Story Unit

This is one of my favorite writing activities we do in 6th grade. In this unit you will be writing your own scary story. Remember scary stories do not need to have blood and guts to be scary. Build suspense through the plot and character development, make your reader want to keep reading to find out the conclusion to your story.



Use the resources linked below to aid you in writing your scary story...

Plot Chart (Worksheet) Character Description (Worksheet) Character Traits (Word Bank) The 5 W's of scary story writing (Worksheet) Questions before writing (Worksheet) Scary Story Reflection Scary Story Rubric Story Mapping website: []



Think about the song //'In the Hall of the Mountain King'// when you are thinking about a plot diagram. If you need a little reminder of how the song goes click on the link below... [|Youtube video]

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__Text Types and Purposes __ · 3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. o Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically. <span style="color: #3b3b3a; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">o Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. <span style="color: #3b3b3a; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">o Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another. <span style="color: #3b3b3a; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">o Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to convey experiences and events. <span style="color: #3b3b3a; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">o Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events. <span style="color: #3b3b3a; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Production and Distribution of Writing <span style="color: #3b3b3a; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">· 5. With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
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__<span style="color: #3b3b3a; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas __ <span style="color: #3b3b3a; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">· 4. Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
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