Halloween Writing Prompts

October is nearly over, which means Halloween is nearly here. This makes it the perfect time to give your students some Halloween themed writing prompts. We’ve put together this list of prompts that you can use in the classroom for students of all ages.

1.      The pumpkin grows up watching the other pumpkins around it get picked. Describe how the pumpkin feels.

2.      People have been telling stories about a haunted house in your neighborhood. Write about a kid who decides to investigate. What kinds of rooms do they find? Is the house really haunted?

3.      A kid wants to go trick-or-treating, but doesn’t have the money for a costume from the store. Write about how they create a costume from items they already have at home.

4.      Do you love Halloween? Do you dislike it? Write about the thing you like most about Halloween, and the thing you like least.

5.      The friendly ghost can’t understand why everyone seems to be so afraid of it. Write a short story about how the ghost makes friends.

6.      Create a monster. How many eyes does it have? Does it have teeth? What color is it? Tell me all about what makes your monster unique.

7.      Halloween is not celebrated across the entire world. Write a letter describing what Halloween is, including Halloween traditions.

8.      The lonely vampire never wanted to have to attack humans. Write a story about the vampire keeps humans safe instead of hurting them.

9.      The zombies are attacking! Write about your daring escape to safety.

10.   The mayor has decided to cancel Halloween. Write a letter to the mayor explaining why they should reconsider their decision.

These creative writing prompts are great for many grade levels. Use some of them with your students to see what spooky tales they come up with!