Creature Research Report

Students can write a research report on a Halloween creature. Here is a sample report outline:

A. Introduction

B. Physical description of the creature

C. Beliefs associated with creature

1. What will injure it
2. What does it like
3. What is it afraid of
4. What are its habits

D. “Birth” of the creature

1. Who first described the creature?
2. When was the creature first described?
3. What was the original description like?

E. Creature’s evolution

1. How have stories about the creature changed over time?
2. Who contributed to the changes?

F. How creature became associated with Halloween

G. Popularity of the creature today

1. Is this creature featured in books, movies, tv shows today?
2. Do kids dress up as this creature for Halloween?

H. Conclusion


CREATURES:

• Witch
• Ghost
• Vampire
• Warlock
• Poltergeist
• Dracula
• Demon
• Werewolf
• Vampire Slayer
• Frankenstein
• Zombie
• Goblin
• Black cat

SAMPLE RUBRIC:
10 points for each section A-H (total points = 80)
Proper Punctuation = 5 points
Complete Sentences = 5 points
Proper Paragraph Transitions = 5 points
Appropriate Topic = 5 points


VARIATIONS:

• Students could give an oral presentation on their creature.
• Instead of researching just creatures, students could research any Halloween costume.