A Spooky Night at School Reading Passage - Halloween Reading Passage

A Spooky Night at School Reading Passage tells the comical tale of what happens when a group of kids gets locked inside their school for the night, only to discover that their imaginations are way scarier than anything in real life! As they jump at creaky doors and flickering lights, they quickly learn that a squeaky janitor cart isn’t a ghost, and that shadows in the hallways are just coat racks.

This reading passage comes with a set of fun activities to keep students both entertained and learning. Activity 1 features two comprehension questions that check if readers were following along with the kids' ridiculous, over-the-top fears. Activity 2 asks students to match four spooky-themed words with their meanings, because sometimes you need a solid vocabulary to describe what’s not really happening. Activity 3 brings in some grammar fun, where students fill in the blanks with the right words, because even during spooky nights, proper grammar saves the day! Activity 4 continues with fill-in-the-gaps to help students complete the story. Finally, Activity 5 gives students a chance to flex their creativity by drawing a picture of what their own “spooky” school night might look like. Spoiler: It’ll probably involve more giggles than gasps!

Enjoy!