Scary Stories for English Class

Looking for short stories to get your class in the Halloween spirit? Want to introduce your ESL students to some great American urban legends? Looking for quick and easy reads for the horror lover in your class? This collection of 16 classic creepy stories or urban legends are just the thing! Don't worry, they're classroom-safe with minimal gore or blood and maximum suspense and twist. A few are even funny or a bit touching. Introduce your class to: The Hook - two friends drive off ripping the hook off of a hook-handed killer who was about to attack them Don't Turn on the Lights - a college students' roommate is killed while she's in the room The Last Ride - a boy who died on a Ferris wheel surprises a new fair worker The Warning - a woman thinks the man flashing his high beams at her is a killer, but the truth is much worse! Teddy Bear - a young woman discovers the ghost in her house loves stuffed animals as much as she does. and more.... The book also contains comprehension questions at the back that fit any story. Four story starter prompts let students create their own scary stories! It's perfect as a graded reader, a fun Halloween treat, or a the beginning of a writing unit for students to create their own scary stories.