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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Learn about the legendary Flying Dutchman, a "ghost ship" said to warn sailors of trouble, and get some practice comparing descriptions of the same topic.

Read some dark excerpts from the famous forefathers of horror writing and try your hand at it.

Explore the most famous rock pile in the history of the world!

Use this resource for your students to practice reading and comparing the story elements of two fiction texts.

Learn about the history of archery with a famous Olympian: Neroli Fairhall!

Enlist the famous Beatrix Potter in helping your child develop solid reading strategies.

Is your town famous for being the home of a creepy creature? If not, this worksheet gives kids the opportunity to create one!

Get to know some of the most famous larger-than-life characters from our traditional oral folklore with this tall tales worksheet!