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Free middle school Halloween informational text resources

Preview of Reading Strategies Task Cards - FREE! Inference, Summarizing, + more & Audio!

Reading Strategies Task Cards - FREE! Inference, Summarizing, + more & Audio!

Created by
Rachel Lynette
Your students will love this reading strategy task cards, and you'll love that it's FREE!This set was created by combining cards from six other reading strategy task card sets so that you as a teacher can try them out!:Author's PurposeSummarizingMaking ConnectionsInferenceCause and EffectPredictingWHAT’S INCLUDED:✍️ PRINT:24 Task Cards (prints 4 to a page)Black-lineColorRecording SheetsAnswer KeysDIGITAL:Easel Activity - with AudioDIFFERENTIATION OPTIONS:Digital or PrintChallenge Card to extend
Preview of Main Idea and Details FREEBIE: 2 Passages in PDF and Digital Easel

Main Idea and Details FREEBIE: 2 Passages in PDF and Digital Easel

Created by
Deb Hanson
This product contains two passages and a teaching poster that explains the ice cream cone analogy! For each passage, the students have to read the passage and then determine the main idea and three supporting details. They write their statements beside the ice cream cone (main idea) and scoops of ice cream (supporting details). ********This resource is available in two formats:1. Traditional Printables- Print the PDF and distribute paper copies to your students to complete.2. Easel Activity- I
Preview of FREE Informational Text Structure Worksheet Activity One Pager Nonfiction

FREE Informational Text Structure Worksheet Activity One Pager Nonfiction

Created by
Read Relevant
Need free nonfiction text structure worksheets? This no-prep, printable activity is a great way to review informational text structure, including: compare/contrast, cause and effect, problem/solution, description, chronological order, and sequence.This activity can be used as a review station, test prep, homework, or substitute lesson plan.Answer key is included. No prep—just print and use! Included: 6 short non-fiction passagesDigital self-grading Easel Activity→ Prefer a digital version for Go
Preview of History of Chocolate Chip Cookies Reading Comprehension Passage & Worksheets

History of Chocolate Chip Cookies Reading Comprehension Passage & Worksheets

Created by
Shelly Rees
Your students will enjoy learning all about how chocolate chip cookies got their start with this FREE high-interest, informational Close Reading Unit! Perfect for a fun reading unit, this resource includes everything, including worksheets, that you need for a full week of reading activities about the history of the chocolate chip cookie. Now includes a digital version for Google Classroom. Engaging for students and NO PREP for teachers!This freebie is a part of the August Close Reading Bundle, w
Preview of RACE Strategy Writing Worksheet Activity Grades 4-6 FREE | with Easel Activity

RACE Strategy Writing Worksheet Activity Grades 4-6 FREE | with Easel Activity

Created by
Read Relevant
The RACE strategy for writing is a structure to help students answer passage-based, short response questions in a formal style, with using clear reasons and evidence from the text, and to provide concluding statements. This free download contains a short passage and short-response question to practice using the RACE Strategy.This Download Contains: PRINT1 passage with short response question to practice using the RACE StrategySuggested answer and grading guideDIGITALReady to use Easel ActivityLi
Preview of Halloween Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions | Candy Corn Reading

Halloween Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions | Candy Corn Reading

Created by
Shelly Rees
This high-interest, FREE candy corn reading passage is the perfect Halloween reading activity! Your students will enjoy the sweet topic, and you will love this useful, no-prep freebie!This free resource is part of the larger, more comprehensive October Reading unit, which has other fun reading passages, worksheets, center games and activities, poetry, and writing activities. Click HERE to see the complete October Reading Unit.This free Halloween Reading resource includes:Candy Corn: A Unique Tre
Preview of Math Mystery Picture Halloween Owl  Addition Subtraction Multiplication Division

Math Mystery Picture Halloween Owl Addition Subtraction Multiplication Division

Created by
Mr Peterson
How would you like two other freebies from my store?!?! FREEBIE #1 FREEBIE #2 This cute little owl is all ready for Halloween! You are getting 7 levels in one: 1. Color by Number 2. Addition 3. Subtraction 4. Multiplication (also identifies prime numbers) 5. Division 6. Missing Addends 7. Missing Subtrahends and Minuends This is a fun and easy way to work on math. Your students will enjoy bringing this picture to life. Students solve the math problem, look at the color next to it, and then
Preview of SAMPLE Non-Fiction Compare & Contrast Passages | Reading Comprehension

SAMPLE Non-Fiction Compare & Contrast Passages | Reading Comprehension

This is a sample of my best-selling Non-Fiction Compare & Contrast Passages Product. This is a PDF sample - the purchased product linked in the sentence above contains a version for Google Slides!It's designed to help 5th and 6th grade students that need practice with reading non-fiction passages and being able to respond to the text in a variety of ways. This product helps students practice:comparing & contrasting using a graphic organizerfinding and defining vocabulary wordsanswering c
Preview of Nonfiction Text Structures: Three FREE Activities

Nonfiction Text Structures: Three FREE Activities

Created by
Deb Hanson
Are you teaching text structures in your upper elementary classroom? You'll definitely want to download these free printables! You will have everything you need to facilitate a complete and thorough text structure lesson! (Well, you'll just need to provide the anchor chart paper and the clipboards.) It features the five following text structures:→ Sequence→ Compare and Contrast→ Cause and Effect→ Problem and Solution→ Description It contains three activities:1. An Anchor Chart Activity (The cli
Preview of Main Idea and Key Details RI.5.2 | Great Pacific Garbage Patch Article #5-1

Main Idea and Key Details RI.5.2 | Great Pacific Garbage Patch Article #5-1

Created by
Lovin Lit
Nonfiction Article of the Week Club, Article #5-1: The Great Pacific Garbage PatchThis is the first in a set of 25 informational text articles + activity packs designed to teach ALL of the reading informational text standards for 5th grade in a fun, rigorous, and easy to implement solution! Download this FREE resource today, and then click here to view the rest of the article + activity packs available via this growing bundle. Your students will love reading about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Preview of Solar System Activity: Planets Sorts (3) *Freebie*

Solar System Activity: Planets Sorts (3) *Freebie*

These planet sorts are a unique way for students to show what they have learned about the planets! All of the information in this free planets activity can also be found in the Solar System Differentiated Reading Passages with Common-Core aligned Comprehension & Vocabulary activities. Hope your students enjoy! 3 Sorts Included: • Inner Planets • Outer Planets • All Planets Answer Keys Check out the FULL product here: Differentiated Planets Reading Passages, Comprehension and Vocabulary C
Preview of FREE Informational Text Structures Assessment

FREE Informational Text Structures Assessment

Enjoy this FREE 3 page Informational Text Structures Assessment. This assessment was designed to accompany my Informational Text Structure Task Cards and includes examples of each type of non-fiction text structure. They also have accompanying questions that require students to read, comprehend, and provide proof of the correct text structure.This resource also includes access to a DIGITAL version!Answer Key Included MORE Informational Text Resources Informational Text Structures Task Cards In
Preview of Nonfiction Graphic Organizer

Nonfiction Graphic Organizer

Created by
Lovin Lit
Nonfiction Graphic Organizer for ANY Article or Nonfiction PassageThis graphic organizer will help your students to think critically about any nonfiction article or passage you've read.Students will find facts, opinions, express their own opinion, main idea and supporting details, author's purpose, and text structure.December 2023 UPDATE: A one page article is included, so you can PRINT & GO!
Preview of Human Body Systems Color by Number, Reading Passage and Text Marking

Human Body Systems Color by Number, Reading Passage and Text Marking

Created by
Think Tank
This Human Body Systems Color by Number and Text Marking activity has your students searching for text evidence from the reading passage and coloring in answers. This is a highly engaging reading comprehension activity. Great addition to your Human Body Systems unit.Topics include: Human Body Systems, Skeletal system, Muscular system, Cardiovascular/circulatory system, Digestive system, and more.Students read about Human Body Systems, answer questions, mark the text for evidence, and color the p
Preview of FREE Greek and Latin Roots Sketch Notes

FREE Greek and Latin Roots Sketch Notes

Created by
Teacher Thrive
WHY GREEK AND LATIN ROOTS?Almost 70% of the English language is derived from Latin and Greek languages. When we teach students these “building blocks,” they can recognize and decode unfamiliar words that are related to a known root. It is also increasingly important to explicitly teach students the meanings of Greek and Latin roots as they encounter the very technical vocabulary found in science and other content areas.WHY SKETCH NOTESSketch notes present your students with a meaningful and enga
Preview of 1950s Popular Toys Reading Comprehension Worksheet Fifties Informational Text

1950s Popular Toys Reading Comprehension Worksheet Fifties Informational Text

This passage describes popular toys in the 1950s. 13 questions (true/false and multiple choice) assess students' understanding. I've included a color and black and white version, as well as a key.INCLUDES:Article13 total questionstrue/false, multiple choiceColor and BW Verionskey includedPart of my 1950s Bundle*If you don't already, Follow Me!
Preview of Free Halloween Activity -  Figurative Language & Reading Comprehension

Free Halloween Activity - Figurative Language & Reading Comprehension

Looking for a fun and educational way to celebrate Halloween in your classroom? Then, you’ll love the activities in this resource that give your students a trick AND treat.In this resource you’ll find a “Halloween Fun” activity. This one is the ‘TRICK’. In this activity students need to read the instructions very carefully. However, most students do not read the entire set of directions before beginning (that’s the trick). That means that students will follow the directions to create a Hal
Preview of Non-Fiction Text Graphic Organizer for Main Idea Key Details and Summarizing

Non-Fiction Text Graphic Organizer for Main Idea Key Details and Summarizing

Created by
Stacy Crouse
Pair this graphic organizer with any non-fiction text to help your students identify main idea and key details, as well as summarize what they have read. A description of each of these elements is included. Enjoy!Check out this BUNDLE of VISUAL SUPPORTS for speech therapy!••• Blog ••• Instagram ••• Pinterest ••• Facebook •••
Preview of Free Nonfiction Text Features Scavenger Hunt

Free Nonfiction Text Features Scavenger Hunt

Created by
iHeartLiteracy
This free two-page Non-Fiction Text Features Scavenger Hunt asks students to locate and explain several text-features. By doing so, students will gain a better understanding of how to read all parts of a non-fiction book or article, and they will understand the how and the why of the structure of non-fiction texts.Text-Features Included:-Title Page-Table of Contents-Index-Glossary-Heading-Subheading-Illustrations and Pictures-Maps-Charts, Graphs, and Tables-Captions-Textboxes-Keywords-Bold or I
Preview of Daily Reading Comprehension Passages Context Clues Week 1

Daily Reading Comprehension Passages Context Clues Week 1

Start class with these engaging reading comprehension passages. These daily reading passages include two daily opportunities to use context clues to determine the meaning of challenging words. The passages also include opportunities to make inferences, determine the central idea, and more.Students will love reading about the mystery of the Lost Colony!Digital & Printable Options: This download includes a printable PDF as well as links to individual Google Forms for each passage.This resource
Preview of Halloween Freebie #3 {Creative Clips Digital Clipart}

Halloween Freebie #3 {Creative Clips Digital Clipart}

No tricks- always treats with Creative Clips which means FREE CLIPART! It's that time of year again for my Halloween Freebie series! Check back in my store each MONDAY throughout October for a new festive freebie! EACH FREEBIE WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE FOR ONE WEEK UNTIL THE NEXT ONE IS RELEASED! Don't miss out! Mark your calendars: October 24 October 31 ***Feedback is always appreciated! Thank you for downloading and enjoy!*** Check out these related clipart sets! Mummies Haunted House Happ
Preview of RACE Strategy Writing Activity Worksheets FREE with Easel Activity

RACE Strategy Writing Activity Worksheets FREE with Easel Activity

Created by
Read Relevant
The RACE writing strategy helps students answer passage-based, short response questions in a formal style, with using clear reasons and evidence from the text, and to provide concluding statements. Like this product? Check out the full version here! Writing with the RACE StrategyR: Re-state the questionA: Answer all parts of the questionC: Cite the text to provide evidenceE: Explain your citationWhy use the RACE strategy? RACE is a mnemonic device that helps students write open-ended constructed
Preview of Free Nonfiction Text Features Graphic Organizers and Activities

Free Nonfiction Text Features Graphic Organizers and Activities

Created by
The Sassy Apple
These graphic organizers will help your students identify and understand the purpose of text features in nonfiction books. Includes 3 unique graphic organizers for teaching this often difficult skill. This is a part of a COMPLETE lesson plan with anchor charts, mini-lesson materials, and more activities. You can find it here: ⭐ Nonfiction Text Features: Lesson plan, Anchor Charts, Mini-lesson, and ActivitiesCHECK OUT THE COMPREHENSION SKILLS BUNDLE⭐ Reading Comprehension Skills Graphic Organi
Preview of Central Idea and Details RI.6.2 | Toys R Us: The End of an Era Article #6-1

Central Idea and Details RI.6.2 | Toys R Us: The End of an Era Article #6-1

Created by
Lovin Lit
Nonfiction Article of the Week Club, Article #6-1: Toys R Us: The End of an EraThis is the first in a set of 25 informational text articles + activity packs designed to teach ALL of the reading informational text standards for 6th grade in a fun, rigorous, and easy to implement solution! Download this FREE resource today, and then click here to view the rest of the article + activity packs available via this growing bundle. Your students will love reading Toys R Us: The End of an Era and practic
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Teach with Halloween printables from TPT

Halloween is a time for costumes, candy, and spooky fun. But did you know it can also be a fantastic opportunity for teaching and learning? Halloween printables offer a range of engaging and educational resources to help students of all ages celebrate the holiday while expanding their knowledge and skills. In this article, we'll explore the importance of Halloween printables, the different types of printables available, and how to use them effectively in various settings.

The Importance of Halloween Printables

Halloween printables are more than just fun and games. They serve several educational purposes and can be a valuable addition to any teaching environment.

  1. Educational Benefits

Printables can help students practice essential skills like reading, writing, and problem-solving. They can also reinforce math and science concepts through themed activities and worksheets. By incorporating Halloween themes, these printables can capture students' attention and make learning more enjoyable.

  1. Enhancing Creativity

Many Halloween printables encourage artistic expression and creativity. Coloring pages, crafts, and design activities provide students with an opportunity to explore their imagination while developing fine motor skills and artistic abilities.

  1. Teaching Cultural Significance

Halloween printables can also help students learn about the history and cultural significance of the holiday. They can explore the origins of Halloween, its traditions, and how it is celebrated in different parts of the world.

  1. Classroom Ideas

In the classroom, Halloween printables can be used as a supplement to your curriculum or as a fun break from regular coursework. You can include them as part of your lesson plans, offer them as an optional activity for early finishers, or use them as a basis for group projects and collaborative work.

  1. Homeschooling and Remote Learning

For homeschooling or remote learning, Halloween printables can add a festive touch to your daily lessons. They can be used to reinforce concepts, practice skills, or provide an opportunity for creative expression. You can even use them as a reward for completed assignments or as a means of encouraging students to stay engaged with their work.

  1. Halloween Parties and Events

Halloween printables can also be a great addition to Halloween parties, events, or community gatherings. They can serve as icebreakers, entertainment, or a creative way to incorporate learning into a festive atmosphere.

Fun Halloween Activities and Themes

Explore a variety of Halloween printables for haunted houses, pumpkins, Halloween parties, and trick or treating. These resources will not only engage your students or children but also provide a creative and educational twist to your Halloween celebrations.

  1. Designing your own haunted house

Encourage creativity and imagination by having your students or children design their own haunted house. Provide them with halloween printable templates that feature different rooms, furniture, and spooky decorations. They can then cut and assemble their haunted house, creating a unique, personalized experience.

  1. Haunted house coloring pages

Haunted house coloring pages are a great way to explore different spooky settings and practice fine motor skills. These Halloween coloring pages often include intricate details, such as cobwebs, ghosts, and skeletons, that will keep kids entertained and engaged.

  1. Haunted house educational activities

Turn haunted house fun into an educational experience by incorporating math, language arts, and problem-solving activities. For example, use printable escape room puzzles set in a haunted house or have students solve spooky word problems or riddles. Pumpkin carving stencils

Carving pumpkins is a Halloween tradition, and printable stencils can make the process easier and more enjoyable. Provide a variety of stencils, from simple to complex, to suit different skill levels and interests.

  1. Pumpkin coloring pages

Pumpkin coloring pages are another creative way to enjoy the Halloween season. These printables often include pumpkins with expressive faces, patterns, and scenes that will captivate children's imaginations.

  1. Pumpkin-themed learning activities

Use a pumpkin-themed printable to teach a variety of subjects, from counting and addition to reading and writing. For example, have students practice their writing skills with pumpkin-themed story prompts or use pumpkin number cards for math games.

  1. DIY party decorations

Hosting a Halloween party for your classroom? Use printables to create DIY party decorations. From banners and signs to halloween coloring sheets to cute labels for trick or treat bags, you'll find a wealth of ideas that can be customized for your event.

  1. Printable party games

Keep your students entertained with Halloween games, such as scavenger hunts, word searches, bingo, or a classic game of trivia. These games will not only provide hours of so much fun but also encourage teamwork and community building with friends.

Get Started with Halloween Printables on TPT

Halloween printables are a valuable resource for teaching and learning, offering a range of educational benefits while making the holiday fun and engaging. With so many types available, there's something for everyone, whether you're a classroom teacher, homeschooling parent, or simply looking for ways to celebrate the season with your whole family. Don't miss out on the opportunity to incorporate these festive and educational tools into your Halloween party and teaching this year!

Frequently asked questions

Are Halloween printables suitable for all age groups?

Yes, Halloween resources come in a wide variety of age-appropriate designs and difficulty levels. You can find resources for young children, middle schoolers, high school students, and even adults.

Do I need any special equipment to use Halloween printables?

You'll need a printer and paper to print your chosen resources. Some printables may also require additional materials, such as scissors, glue, or coloring supplies.

Can I create my Halloween printables?

Yes, you can create resources using design software or online tools. This allows you to customize your resources to suit your specific needs and preferences to maximize your halloween fun for no extra cost.

Are Halloween printables free?

TPT offers free halloween printables as well as ones available for purchase. This includes individual resources as well as resource bundles. Be sure to explore your options and choose resources that fit your budget and needs.

What are popular themes for Halloween coloring pages

Some super easy ideas for printable coloring pages that kids love:

  • Pumpkins and Jack-o-Lanterns
  • Ghosts and goblins
  • Witches and wizards
  • Spiders and spider webs
  • Haunted houses and graveyards
  • Bats and owls
  • Skeletons and skulls
  • Zombies and monsters
  • Black cats
  • Scary masks and costumes.

These themes are often associated with Halloween and can provide a fun and spooky coloring activity for kiddos and adults alike. Each of these images might be accompanied by writing that says: "Happy Halloween".