The Phantom of the Opera Lesson Plan

Ghost Stories

Kind of Activity:

Mixed Media

Objective:

Explore the idea of ghost stories through the lens of the book; practice creative thinking skills by creating an original ghost story

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.1

Structure:

Ask the class who believes in ghosts, and who does not. Have a couple of students from each side of the argument defend why they feel the way they do. If no one believes in ghosts, then either take volunteers or select students to give an argument for why people ought to believe in ghosts, or at least ought for why people ought to suspend judgment on whether or not ghosts exist. Be aware that, if students do believe in ghosts, they...