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Get ready for a spooktacular lineup of Halloween-themed lessons tailored for middle schoolers! This 8th-grade resource collection brings together cross-curricular learning through art, writing, and math—perfect for keeping students engaged during the fall season. Whether you’re looking to add a festive twist to your math block or want a creative writing challenge, these resources are just the trick (or treat)! 🕷️
📝 Create Your Own Halloween Haiku Activity (Grades 6–8)
Introduce your students to the structure and rhythm of haiku poetry with this seasonal writing activity! Using the included haiku template and adjective brainstorm guide, students will write their own Halloween-themed haikus. Great for ELA centers, warm-ups, or bellringers.
🧟 Zapping Zombies Line Graphing (8th Grade Math)
Plot lines, zap zombies! Students will graph 10 different linear equations in slope-intercept form, identifying which zombie is “zapped” by each line. This activity boosts graphing fluency and adds a Halloween twist. Perfect for independent practice or math centers! Includes answer key.
🎲 Spooky Story Creative Writing Dice (Middle School ELA)
Turn story planning into a game with these Halloween-themed creative writing dice! Students roll dice to determine key parts of their spooky story—setting, characters, plot twists, and more. A fantastic way to encourage creativity and structure in narrative writing.
🎨 Crazy Cat! Halloween Art Project (Grades 6–8)
Encourage students to explore facial expression, shading, and creative lettering in this fun mixed media cat art project. This resource includes:
- Step-by-step instructions with photos 🧑🎨
- Rubric for evaluation
- Drawing reference sheets (scared faces, hollow letters)
- Art appreciation questions for reflection
Ideal for art class or as an interdisciplinary ELA/Art activity!
🎃 Crack the Code: Multi-Step Equations Pumpkin Math Jokes (8th Grade)
Add some humor to math class! In this activity, students solve multi-step equations, match their answers to decode the punchline of a Halloween joke, and reinforce algebraic reasoning. Great for classwork, math stations, or homework. Includes answer key!
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