The Moonlit Road and Other Ghost and Horror Stories Lesson Plan

Students' Horror Stories

Kind of Activity:

Performance

Objective:

Students will try to emulate the horror genre in their presentation of their stories to the class.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.5, CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.6, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.5

Structure:

Students will present the horror stories they've written and edited with partners or small groups to the entire class. As explained in the Day 2 activity, students should think outside the box to present their story in a way that enhances the characteristics that make it horror. They may include sound and lighting effects, have a pre-made recording or film, or anything else that fits the...