Halloween Writing: An Opinion From A Pumpkin’s Point of View
It’s that time of year, and like turkeys at Thanksgiving, pumpkins are desperately hoping not to be chosen for carving! This all inclusive, fully scaffolded writing project harnesses the fun of Halloween and turns it into a persuasive writing piece told from a pumpkin’s point of view.
In this packet you will find everything you need for a fun and successful project: teacher and student instructions, graphic organizers, an editing checklist complete with a list of the most commonly misspelled words, a scoring rubric tied to the Common Core State Standards, and thematic paper to use for publishing. Best of all, this highly scaffolded project insures success for all and is perfect for substitute teachers!