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The Haunted Mirror

Learning Target · What & Why

I can develop a haunted-mirror scene using connected events and details so a reader can follow my ideas.

I Know I Am Successful When…

  • I describe something unusual in the reflection.
  • I show the character’s decision and what follows.
  • I use clear sentences and relevant vocabulary to connect the events.

Build suspense in your own continuation of this creative writing prompt.

Continue the haunted mirror story

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“The mirror in the old mansion was said to be haunted. They say if you look into it long enough,you’ll see something that isn’t your reflection.”

Your turn: Write 4–6 sentences. (1) Describe one strange detail the character sees in the mirror. (2) Show the decision the character makes and what happens next.

Help: “The mirror showed ___ instead of ___. I decided to ___ because ___.” Word bank: mirror, haunted, reflection, mansion, fear, legend, mysterious, watch.

Required: Use two suitable words from the bank. Optional: Use five or more and write a longer ending.

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