Spooky Stories Mad Libs | Halloween Grammar & Writing Fun (Grades 2–5)

Description

Bring spooky fun and grammar practice together with Spooky Stories Mad Libs, a Halloween-themed language arts activity for grades 2–5! Students will love creating silly, seasonal stories while reviewing parts of speech — the perfect mix of grammar review and creative writing. Ideal for centers, sub plans, early finishers, group work, or a festive holiday activity.

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Why You’ll Love This Resource

This engaging set turns grammar review into a laughter-filled writing experience! Students get hands-on practice identifying nouns, verbs, and adjectives while using their imaginations to fill in Halloween-themed stories. Each Mad Lib includes a word helper guide for extra support, making it easy to differentiate for a variety of skill levels. It’s a low-prep, high-engagement activity teachers can use year after year.

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What’s Included

• 3 Halloween-themed Mad Lib story pages

• 3 matching word helper guide pages for easy scaffolding

• Optional Teacher Notes page with setup tips and classroom ideas

• Differentiation suggestions and creative extension options

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How to Use It

1. Print each Mad Lib story and its matching word helper guide.

2. Students (individually or in pairs) fill in the helper guide first, identifying parts of speech like nouns, verbs, and adjectives.

3. Transfer their chosen words into the story blanks for hilarious Halloween results!

4. Extend learning by having students read their stories aloud, illustrate them, or highlight the grammar elements used.

Use this resource for:

• Grammar centers or literacy rotations

• Substitute teacher plans

• Early finisher activities

• Group work or partner writing

• Seasonal classroom fun in October

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Perfect For

• Reinforcing parts of speech in a fun, low-stress way

• Encouraging creative writing and collaboration

• Adding Halloween excitement to ELA lessons

• Promoting laughter, imagination, and grammar mastery