So You Want to Write...a Spooky Story for Halloween
Do you want to create an air of suspense and mystery in your Spooky Halloween story? Join us in this one time class and discover how to plan and craft a creepy tale worthy of any campfire story session.
Tracy Lambert
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(235)
Rising Star
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Informal assessment during class.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 5
If ever the adage ‘show not tell’ was applicable, then it must be to a Halloween story. The emphasis on this class is to enjoy creating a story full of atmosphere and suspense. With a strict ‘no gore/ violence’ rule, learners will discover how much more satisfying and effective it is to create an air of mystery and, perhaps, even include humour for a successful spooky story. Learners will explore how to plan out a story and use descriptive writing effectively, as well as technical aspects such as punctuation, sentence length and pacing to build tension. We will discuss how giving a reader hints, and a ‘taste’ of what’s happening is often far more effective than a direct ‘telling’ of an event. Time permitting, we may share how to effectively read a spooky tale aloud for maximum impact!
Learning Goals
Learners will look at:
Planning techniques in creating a story
Descriptive techniques
Sentence structure
Paragraph planning and structure
How to change the pace using these techniques.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Although there is a strict no violent or gory content policy to the class and discussion will be guided away from any age-inappropriate matter, and towards light ‘spooky’ and not ‘horror’ content, please be aware sensitive learners may not enjoy focusing on creating a ‘Halloween’ mood in discussions.
Supply List
Notebook or paper to take notes and write the story on. Pen/ pencil.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined September, 2020
4.9
235reviews
Rising Star
Teacher expertise and credentials
Writing is my passion and as well as majoring in English at university, I've almost 20 years’ experience in teaching English in primary schools (4-11-year-olds). Over those years I have worked regularly with groups of children specifically on English writing skills. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$13
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 36 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-11
1-6 learners per class
