Explore the powerful messages hidden behind classic Halloween monsters in this ready-to-use literacy assembly. Designed for Year 5/6, this assembly links spooky characters with big moral questions—perfect for sparking rich discussion about literature, choices, and courage.
Pupils will explore:
What Halloween is and how it connects to storytelling
How famous monsters like Frankenstein, Dracula, and The Invisible Man reflect human fears and decisions
A powerful short story where famous authors return for one last conversation
Key messages from gothic stories – about ambition, kindness, honesty, and responsibility
Authors behind the legends: Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, Oscar Wilde, and H.G. Wells
A 3-question multiple choice quiz with answer key
Optional poem and reflection on modern-day “monsters” like greed or unkindness
Perfect for October assemblies, whole-school reading celebrations, or themed literacy lessons around Halloween and Gothic fiction.
What’s Included:
- Editable PowerPoint
- Narrative-based story and discussion prompts
- Author profiles and story morals
- Multiple choice quiz with answers
- Optional themed poem
- Slide-by-slide teacher prompts
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