Meet some famous short stories with our set of printable mini books.

In this reading worksheet, just in time for Halloween, kids can read all about Fred Fisher, the star of Australia's most famous ghost story.

For October (or just for kids who love scary stories!), here's a great telling of Bancho Sarayashiki, one of Japan's most famous ghost stories.

Don't be spooked by this alphabet page! This ghost is here to help you learn to write a lowercase "g".

Celebrate the contributions of famous Irish Americans with this worksheet. Read a bit about each famous figure and complete a comprehension exercise.

Match these famous movie quotes with their films! Some of these famous movie quotes from classics, and others are from new favorites for a fun challenge.

Does your creative writer love to have a spooky good time with his stories? This ghostly worksheet will get him in the spirit!

Hanako is a famous ghost story that originated in Japan. Your fifth grader will read about the legend, and then compare and contrast som

Check out this fun Halloween writing prompt that will surely scare up some writing skills in your child.

Get creative with this playful writing prompt that's perfect for Halloween-time or for kids who love the supernatural.

Learners practice comparing two stories with similar characters and themes in this reading comprehension worksheet.

Dragons are mythical creatures known all over the world! What famous stories do you know that have dragons in them?

Practice comparing and contrasting scary stories using conjunctions to connect ideas.

Children learn about Olympian Florence Griffith Joyner, a record-breaking silver and gold medalist in track and field, in this sports biography worksheet.

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson: Fantastic Fiction: Retelling Stories.

Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson: Sharing Opinions About Stories.

Read some fictional "eyewitness accounts" of the haunted London Underground, then write your own version of a ghost sighting!

Once you understand silent letter digraphs, they won’t be spooky at all!

Spelling practice is as easy as saying 'boo!' Make spelling and word building fun with this Halloween-themed word worksheet.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson: Fantastic Fiction: Retelling Stories.

Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson: Sharing Opinions About Stories.

Read more about the Florida Skunk Ape and one of the most famous encounter stories. Then, use your imagination to write a letter about the encounter.

Mary Lou Retton tumbled into America's heart in the 1988 Olympics. Read about her Olympic victories in this worksheet, then complete a short reading exercise.

Your students will read two short stories, then compare and contrast the characters, problems, solutions, and themes with the help of a graphic organizer.

Kids will love sharing about their lives as much as you'll love learning more about them! Through this creative activity, students share stories while learning how front covers give previews of books.

Comparing and contrasting nonfiction stories is an important skill for fourth and fifth graders. This worksheet gives kids plenty of chance to practice.

You've never heard a ghost story like The Phantom Knight of Vandal Camp! Discover the scares, if you dare, behind this tale before writing the ending.

In this exercise, your students will compare and contrast two fictional stories with the same characters.

Beginning writers, think scary thoughts for this Halloween writing prompt! Your child will use his imagination to write about what it'd be like to be a ghost.