Main Idea Monsters
1️⃣ The Whispering Broom
Every night, the broom in the closet slid across the floor by itself. Lina heard tiny whispers, like it was sweeping secrets away.
Main Idea: A broom acts like it is alive.
Every night, the old swing in the playground moved back and forth, even when the wind was still. This time, it creaked like someone just sat down.
Inference: ___________________________________
The swing is being used by a ghost or invisible person.
Eyes peek out of Jada’s growling backpack.
Inference Answer: A creature might jump out or reveal itself.
What does a vampire usually dislike?
Sunlight or garlic
The Snack-Stealing Skeleton
Someone kept taking extra candy from Jamal’s bucket. One night, he spotted a skeleton sneaking chocolate under its ribs.
Main Idea: A skeleton is secretly stealing candy.
Marisol’s dog growled at the empty corner of her room. Then the shadows shifted.
Inference: ___________________________________
Something spooky or invisible is in the corner of the room.
Invisible footprints lead to Star's front door.
Invisible footprints lead to Liam’s front door.
What date is Halloween?
October 31st
The Shadow in the Window
Aiden saw a tall shadow outside his window each night. When he opened the curtains, nothing was there except a black cat staring up at him.
Main Idea: A mysterious shadow keeps appearing.
A jack-o’-lantern on the porch had a normal smile yesterday. Tonight, its teeth look sharper.
Inference: ___________________________________
The pumpkin is alive or possessed and changing on its own.
A ghost teacher returns to call roll every year.
Inference Answer: She might be coming back to get the students who answers, "here."
What is another name for Halloween?
All Hallows’ Eve
Pumpkin with a Plan
Ellie carved a pumpkin that smiled too wide. The next morning, it had moved closer to the fridge like it was hungry.
Main Idea: A pumpkin is acting strange.
Jon heard tiny footsteps behind him, but when he turned around, only candy wrappers blew across the sidewalk.
Inference: ___________________________________
Someone or something tiny and sneaky is following Jon.
The school gym closet rattles, and Coach Muldrow warns everyone.
Inference Answer: The kids might open it and release whatever’s inside.
Add a comma: After the haunted house he ran home.
After the haunted house, he ran home.
The Haunted Library Book
Every time Kayla opened the book, letters rearranged themselves, spelling her name.
Main Idea: A magical book knows Kayla.
The attic door slowly opened by itself. A dusty shoe rolled out like it was kicked.
There is something (maybe a ghost) living in the attic.
Random: BWhat is Ms. Davis' favorite color?
Pink
What is the rule for using commas in a series?
Use commas to separate three or more items in a list.