Introduction to Horror Genre – A Mini-Study of the Elements of Horror

Description

This Introduction to the Elements of Horror Covers:

• What is horror?
• What are the subgenres of horror?
• Fear (and how authors use it)
• Suspense (and the five techniques authors use to build it)
• Setting
• Foreshadowing
• Mystery

Use this elements of horror mini-lesson to launch your horror/scary short stories unit or for an engaging genre study during Halloween or any time of the year!

Not only will your students be introduced to the elements of horror, but they’ll also have opportunities to look at them in isolation by:

• Analyzing passages to see what fears authors tap into
• Creating a scary scene through creative writing
• Rewriting simple phrases using different suspense techniques
• Analyzing passages to see how authors use foreshadowing

⭐ You’ll appreciate the visually appealing AND editable slide deck.

‍⭐ Your students will love the interactive notes that go hand-in-hand with the presentation AND the engaging activities.

Both printable and digital versions are included!

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Supports Common Core Standards (CCSS):

RL.6.3, RL.6.5

RL.7.3, RL.7.6

RL.8.3, RL.8.6

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You might also like these scary short stories:

• The Landlady
• The Monkey’s Paw
• The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street
• The Elevator
• The Veldt
• Zero Hour

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Purchase the Scary Short Story Bundle to get this activity, plus the mini-lessons listed above!

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Natayle Brown

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