🎃Here’s why ELA teachers loooove Halloween
Heya, Reader,
Halloween is a GREAT season for ELA teachers! From “vaguely autumnal” to “full of horror,” there are a ton of exciting lesson ideas awaiting.
Here are some of my faves:
🍬Practice analyzing symbolism using Tootsie Roll pops
👹Research the depiction of monsters throughout the ages
🧪Read an article about the science of fear
👻Play a spoooooky digital adventure set in a haunted mansion (or is it?)
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Happy teaching!
-Danielle
Danielle Hall
I make inclusive classroom resources and book recommendations for Secondary ELA.
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