Scary Stories, Reading & Writing
Articles for Teachers, Parents & Librarians
Plain answers to the questions grown-ups ask about kids and scary stories, from T.L. Griffith, author of the Scaremoor series for readers 8 to 12.
Scary Stories, Reading & Writing
Plain answers to the questions grown-ups ask about kids and scary stories, from T.L. Griffith, author of the Scaremoor series for readers 8 to 12.
Why scary stories work in grades 3–6, the reading and writing skills they teach, how to keep them safe for school, and free lessons and passages to use.
Six free spooky reading passages for grades 4–6: first chapters of Scaremoor novels with numbered paragraphs, 14 questions each, and answer keys.
Halloween read-alouds for grades 3–5, sorted from gentle to spooky, with each book's age range, how scary it is, and what to preview first.
A middle grade horror author's method for teaching scary story writing in grades 3–6: five elements, a monster planner, a 3-day plan, and 20 safe prompts.
How free virtual author visits work for elementary classes: who offers them, how to book one, what to prepare, and a free 20-minute Scaremoor book talk.
