Upper Elementary Scary Stories: What are some popular ones?

They can be used for reading comprehension. Students can read the stories and then answer questions about the plot, characters, and setting. For example, after reading 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow', they can discuss what made Ichabod Crane such an interesting character.

A great elementary school Christmas story is 'A Christmas Carol'. It shows Ebenezer Scrooge's transformation from a miserly old man to a kind - hearted one after being visited by three spirits on Christmas Eve. 'The Little Match Girl' is also a touching story. A poor girl tries to sell matches on a cold Christmas night and has visions of warmth and love before sadly passing away. There's also 'Frosty the Snowman' which is about a snowman that comes to life through a magic hat.

One great upper elementary school short story is 'The Giving Tree' by Shel Silverstein. It tells the story of a selfless tree that gives everything to a boy as he grows up. Another is 'Charlotte's Web' by E.B. White. It's about a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte who saves his life through her clever webs. And 'James and the Giant Peach' by Roald Dahl is also wonderful. It follows James on an exciting adventure inside a giant peach.

The 'Library Ghost' is a popular elementary school scary story. The story goes that a librarian who loved the library so much that even after death, her spirit remained. If you're in the library after hours, you might see books flying off the shelves as she's still trying to organize them. There's also the tale of the 'Strange Teacher'. A new teacher came to the school once. He always wore a long black coat and had a strange mark on his face. One day, he just disappeared, but some students claimed to see his figure in the school attic late at night. And the 'Old Schoolyard Tree' story. There was an old tree in the schoolyard. Legend has it that a mean bully was tied to the tree long ago and something very bad happened to him there. Now, if you walk too close to the tree at night, you can feel a cold chill.

Some of the best upper elementary fiction books include 'Charlotte's Web' by E.B. White. It's a heartwarming story about a pig named Wilbur and his friendship with a spider, Charlotte. Another great one is 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' by C.S. Lewis. It takes readers on an exciting adventure into the magical land of Narnia. 'Bridge to Terabithia' is also excellent. It deals with themes like friendship and loss in a very touching way.

Upper elementary historical fiction often has relatable child characters. These characters are usually involved in historical events in some way, like a child who witnesses a battle or helps in a community during a historical time. It also simplifies complex historical facts so that young readers can understand.

A story goes that in a fog - covered forest, there is a strange creature that tickles its victims before leading them astray. Hikers who have entered the forest on moonless nights claim to have felt sudden, unexplained tickling sensations on their feet and legs, and then found themselves lost and disoriented.

Well, 'The Haunted Elevator' is quite well - known. In this story, players enter an elevator in a supposedly haunted building. The elevator goes to floors that don't exist and strange things happen inside, like the lights flickering and seeing ghostly hands. 'The Dark Forest' is also popular. It's a forest filled with lurking monsters and an eerie mist that makes it hard to see. As for 'The Cursed School', it has a history of disappearances and players have to figure out what's causing it while avoiding the vengeful spirits.

One popular children's scary story is 'The Tell - Tale Heart' by Edgar Allan Poe. It's about a man who is driven mad by the old man's 'evil eye' and eventually kills him. Another is 'The Monkey's Paw'. It has a dark and spooky premise where a family gets a magic paw that can grant wishes but with horrible consequences. And 'Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark' is also well - known. It has a collection of various short, creepy tales that have been scaring kids for generations.

One popular Asian ghost story is the 'Yuki - onna' from Japanese folklore. She is a snow spirit often depicted as a beautiful woman in a white kimono. Another is the 'Pontianak' from Malay and Indonesian folklore. It is a female vampire - like ghost. And the 'Korean Ghost Bride' story is also quite well - known, where a dead bride returns to haunt the living.