Boo! The Ghost in the Closet Reading Passage - Halloween Passage

Boo! The Ghost in the Closet Reading Passage is a lighthearted story about a ghost who’s not very good at being spooky. Instead of haunting people, this ghost prefers hanging out in the closet and hiding behind sweaters. No eerie howls or floating through walls here, just a ghost trying to find its “scare” in a world that finds it more adorable than terrifying!

Along with this funny story, there are multiple activities to keep readers engaged. Activity 1 asks two comprehension questions to check if students were paying attention to the ghost’s not-so-spooky adventures (and possibly to see if they’ve ever been afraid of a closet ghost!). Activity 2 has students match four words from the story with their meanings, because even a ghost needs to know the right words for things! Activity 3 challenges readers with grammar, where they fill in the blanks with the correct words (because who can be scared of a ghost with bad grammar?). Activity 4 continues with another fill-in-the-gaps activity, helping readers follow along with the story. Lastly, Activity 5 lets students bring their imaginations to life by drawing a picture of the ghost, whether it’s hiding in the closet or sneaking around in a sheet. Expect more giggles than chills!

Enjoy!