Looking for a creative and exciting way to extend writing standards this fall season? Combining the fun of emojis with a spooky Halloween theme, this Emoji Writing activity is perfect for getting 3rd-6th grade students engaged in writing while thinking critically about how to express their ideas.
Students LOVE these! Even my most reluctant writers start writing..and were EXCITED to write!
By using simple Halloween-themed emojis, students can tap into their creativity and explore multiple meanings and interpretations—transforming an ordinary writing assignment into a fun adventure!
Looking for a Fall Version? Find that template here!
How Halloween Emoji Writing Works
This activity is not only simple but also adaptable for all writing levels. Here's a step-by-step guide on how it works:
Arrange Emojis
First, students are given a set of Halloween-themed emojis. These could include pumpkins, witches, ghosts, bats, or other spooky symbols. Find my ready-to-use templates HERE. Students will cut out and arrange the emoji pieces in any sequence they choose, creating their own unique storyline. The emojis are then glued onto a writing sheet, creating the framework for their story.
Write a Paragraph
Using the emoji sequence as a guide, students write a creative and concise paragraph. The key is to encourage them to think about the different meanings each emoji could represent in their story. For example, a bat emoji could symbolize fear, adventure, or even transformation, depending on how the student interprets it. This flexibility pushes students to think outside the box and come up with imaginative narratives.
Illustrate
After completing their writing, students get to illustrate their paragraph. This final step allows them to visually express their story and brings their writing to life. By adding a visual element, students engage with their work in a more personal way and feel a sense of pride in their finished product.
Recommended Materials:
Optional: Felt Tip Pens for tracing writing and illustration
Why Students Love Emoji Writing
Emoji Writing taps into students’ natural love for emojis, which they already use in their daily texting or social media interactions. The Halloween theme adds a layer of excitement and makes the activity timely and engaging. Whether students are crafting a funny story about a mischievous pumpkin or a spooky adventure with a haunted house, the emoji format offers endless possibilities, making writing feel less like work and more like fun.
Additionally, the use of emojis makes the task approachable for all students, even those who might not always feel confident in their writing skills. The emojis provide a visual framework for their stories, offering just the right amount of structure while still leaving room for creativity.
Ready to Try Emoji Writing?
You can integrate any writing standard or objective into Emoji Writing. Whether your students are learning about character development, figurative language, or dialogue, they can use Emoji Writing as a low-stress platform for practicing these skills.
By integrating emojis into a writing assignment, you're not only making writing more fun but also helping students develop their communication and interpretation skills. Plus, the Halloween theme ties everything together, giving students a familiar context in which to explore new ideas.
Ready to try this in your classroom? Grab these ready-to-use Emoji Writing templates, and get ready to see your students’ writing skills soar!
Feel free to email me at Janis@LodgesLearning.com if you have any questions, or to share how you used this project with your students!
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