Answering Halloween's Whys

This writing activity is about creating myths to explain the whys of Halloween. Instead of explaining how the deer got his antlers, students can explain why witches have black cats.

Stories may be serious or silly. No research is required. Students should just use their imaginations to explain one of the following (or a "why" of their own).

1. Why Witches Have Black Cats
2. Why Witches Cook in Cauldrons
3. Why Vampires Turn into Bats
4. Why Vampires Wear Capes
5. Why Ghosts Wear Sheets
6. Why Ghosts Can Float Through Walls
7. Why Houses Are Haunted
8. Why Kids Dress in Costumes for Halloween
9. Why Werewolves Change When There’s a Full Moon
10. Why Monsters Are Ugly and Scary
11. Why Witches Ride Brooms
12. Why Vampires Sleep in Coffins
13. Why Zombies Walk Slowly and in Unison
14. Why Poltergeists Are Noisy
15. Why Witches Have Warty Noses