20 Halloween Writing Prompts!

This season, stir up some spine-tingling creativity with our Halloween writing prompts. Perfect for both classrooms and home, these prompts will encourage young writers to explore the mysterious and the macabre. From imagining haunted house adventures to crafting letters to the mayor about keeping Halloween alive, each prompt invites a journey into the unknown.

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20 Halloween Writing Prompts to Choose From

1. What is the scariest thing that has ever happened to you? Why was it so scary?
2. Pretend the mayor of your town wants to outlaw Halloween. Write a letter to convince him that this is not a good idea.
3. What was the best Halloween costume you have ever had? What made it so special?
4. Pretend you are in charge of your class Halloween party. Make a plan for what you will do. What games will you play? What food will you eat?
5. If you could only do one, would you rather go to a Halloween party or go trick-or-treating? Why?
6. Do you like reading scary books or going to scary movies? Why or why not?
7. Write a Halloween acrostic poem using one of these words: Halloween, Monster, Ghost, Vampire, Zombie.
8. Onomatopoeias are words that sound like what they mean, such as “crackle,” “squish” and “plop.” Write a Halloween story using as many onomatopoeias as you can.
9. Explain Halloween to someone from another country where Halloween is not celebrated.
10. Create a list of safety rules for Trick-or-Treating.

More Halloween Writing Prompts…

11. What is something that used to scare you but no longer does? Why was it so scary?
12. Write a story about visiting a haunted house.
13. Which Halloween monster (ghost, vampire, werewolf, zombie, mummy, etc.) do you think is the scariest? Why?
14. Pretend you are going to interview a vampire. Write ten questions you would ask him or her. Bonus: Pretend you are the vampire and answer the questions.
15. The Scream is a series of paintings by Evard Munch. Write your impressions of The Scream.  How does it make you feel? What do you think the artist was trying to express?
16. Some schools have replaced Halloween with a Harvest Festival. Do you think this is a good or a bad idea? Why?

17. You and your friends have created a haunted house. Make a flyer to tell people about it and convince them to come and visit.
18. Would you spend a night in a graveyard for $100? Why or why not?
19. Personification means giving human traits, such as feelings and thoughts, to objects. Personify a Jack-O-Lantern. Write a story from a Jack-O-Lantern’s point of view.
20. Finish this sentence: This Halloween, I hope…

Have fun with These Halloween Writing Prompts!

Halloween is the perfect time to let imaginations run wild and delve into the spooky, mysterious, and fun. These Halloween writing prompts are designed to inspire creativity and spark excitement in young writers. Whether crafting eerie tales or planning the ultimate Halloween party, (can you see those spooky stories around the campfire??!!) these prompts offer endless possibilities for engaging and imaginative storytelling.

Don’t forget, with a MIBU Guest pass, you can grab these writing prompts in both print and digital formats, plus any other two resources of your choice. Embrace the spirit of Halloween, and watch as your students or children transform their thoughts into thrilling written adventures. Happy Halloween, and happy writing!