Spooky Short Stories for Middle School Students
Looking for spooky short stories for middle school students but still want to meet rigorous ELA standards? Do it with rap songs!
If you’ve got middle schoolers who tune out during reading time, the Fun Scary Short Stories bundle is your game-changer. It blends spooky short stories with music-inspired reading activities to keep kids engaged using song lyrics as reading passages.
🕸️ Why it works!
Middle schoolers crave excitement — but they also need structure, rigor, and relevance. That’s why spooky short stories are the perfect teaching tool. They spark curiosity, hold attention, and create the perfect opportunity to teach skills like main idea, context clues, and figurative language — all wrapped inside a narrative that feels like fun, not work.
These stories are suspenseful without being gory, and the activities that go with them turn reading comprehension into something your students actually look forward to. 💀
😱 All thrill – no kill!
The songs for these activities are suspense and scare heavy with NO violence, blood, or gore and are appropriate for all ages! Your students will follow the story of a girl who is transformed by technology through her selfie obsession.Have some spooky fun with your students with this unit while practicing essential reading skills!
💻 No prep, no stress!
- Everything’s ready to use — just open and assign.
- Google Forms compatible and auto-grading!
✨ Instant Engagement
- Spooky, age-appropriate stories that hook even reluctant readers.
- Song lyrics are used as reading passages — students love the rhythm and energy.
📖 Built-In ELA Skill Practice
After vibing to the music, your students will practice:
- 🔍 Context clues
- 🧩 Synonyms and antonyms
- 💬 Figurative vs. literal language
- 📝 Main idea and supporting details
- ✍️ Short written responses
- 💭 “Turn & Talk” discussion prompts
Hit multiple state standards while your students feel like they’re doing something fun!
🌍 Inclusive and accessible for all learners!
- Great for English learners and SPED students
- Includes subtitles, lyrics, and audio pacing options
- Supports multiple learning styles
🦇 What it looks like in action!
Students listen and read along with the lyrics, and then dive into the comprehension activities. The room goes quiet — not because they’re bored, but because they’re locked in.
Then, before you’ve even collected papers, Google Forms has already graded their responses. 🪄
That’s a full, rigorous lesson — with no prep, no stress, and no behavior battles!
🔦 What you’ll get!
Here’s everything that makes this resource shine:
- ✅ Ready-to-use spooky short stories for middle school
- ✅ Standards-aligned comprehension activities
- ✅ Auto-grading Google Forms for instant results
- ✅ Differentiation built in for all learners
- ✅ Engaging, classroom-safe spooky fun
- ✅ Answer keys + data tracking included
