Foklore Informed: Halloween 22 Reading Guide

The Folklore Informed: Halloween 22 Reading Guide

This immersive educational tool dives into the thrilling world of Halloween and haunting Russian folklore. It's particularly designed for Grade 9-12 Language Arts classrooms and forms a riveting addition to the standard curriculum.

Exploration and Engagement

Teachers can guide students in whole group explorations before stepping into reading sessions. Alternately, small group discussions alongside individual reading times can also be employed to ensure a deeper understanding of the intricate narrative.

This resource's captivating content makes it an exciting homework assignment that learners will happily engage with.

Beyond Spooky Tales: Building Key Skills

• Writing: As part of this package is a 'Practicing Close Reading' presentation, which assists students in effectively analyzing textual nuances while advancing their critical thinking abilities. Additionally, writing templates help refine written communication within inventive contexts.
• Vocabulary Building: The component includes Quizlet Sets & Vocabulary Trackers - helpful devices that encourages growing vocabularies while cementing terminology related to the unit's theme.

Integrated Assessment Process

Capping off each exploration session is an assessment process incorporating guided notes and writing rubrics so you could conveniently measure how well each learner understands and applies their knowledge through deep-dives into literary interpretation.

Learning about Halloween and Vampires - Interactive Image & Google Earth Map

Practicing Close Reading - Presentation

Practicing Writing - Templates

Building vocabulary - Quizlet Sets & Vocabulary Tracker

Assess learning - Writing Rubric

Encourage interaction - Guided Notes