Looking for a fun and engaging way to introduce your students to poetry? Our Spooky Poetry Sampler is a FREE mini-pack that’s perfect for creative writing, reading comprehension, and poetry analysis! This resource is ideal for upper elementary and middle school students and will add a little spook to your classroom.
Whether you’re teaching poetry or just need a fun, quick writing activity, this freebie will be a hit with your students! It includes original spooky poems, comprehension task cards, and a creative writing prompt to encourage students to get creative.
What's Included in the Freebie?
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2 Original Spooky Poems: “Whispers in the Hall” and “The Closet Door” — short, spooky (but not too scary!) poems that your students will love reading and analyzing.
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4 Comprehension Task Cards: These cards feature a mix of multiple-choice and short-response questions designed to deepen students’ understanding of the poems and sharpen their critical thinking skills.
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Creative Writing Page: Students can write their own spooky poem based on a fun prompt, with a handy word bank and space for brainstorming.
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Print-Friendly Format: Everything is easy to print and ready to use for your classroom — whether you want to use it as part of a larger poetry unit or just as a fun one-off activity!
Why This Freebie Works:
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Encourages Critical Thinking: The task cards not only test comprehension but also prompt students to think deeply about the meaning and structure of poetry.
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Sparks Creativity: The creative writing prompt encourages students to think imaginatively and experiment with their own poems.
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Works for Any Time of Year: While this resource has a spooky theme, it’s not tied to any particular holiday, making it perfect for year-round use! Whether it’s a writing activity, literacy center, or morning work, this pack will fit right in.
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Easy to Use: The materials are simple, direct, and ready to print or use digitally — making it perfect for busy teachers!
Skills Your Students Will Practice:
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Reading comprehension
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Poetry analysis
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Creative writing
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Figurative language
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Vocabulary development
Ready to Bring Some Spooky Fun to Your Classroom?
Download the Free Spooky Poetry Sampler Now!
(And don’t forget to check out our other poetry resources for even more classroom fun!)
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