The Ghost Guide

Worksheet Description

This worksheet presents a horror writing prompt centered around a ghostly protagonist, a murdered girl with unresolved matters among the living, who assists other murder victims in moving on from the earthly plane. The prompt invites a story that mixes traditional ghost narrative elements with a purposeful afterlife journey. It encourages the exploration of themes such as justice, the afterlife, and the resolution of earthly conflicts from a supernatural perspective.

The worksheet is designed to teach students the art of blending horror with empathy and a sense of mission, encouraging them to develop complex characters even within the horror genre. It prompts them to think about the motivations and backstories of spectral characters, enriching their narrative skills. Students also learn to create a sense of suspense and otherworldly mystery, while simultaneously inviting them to consider deeper philosophical questions about life, death, and what may lie beyond. This exercise not only fosters creative writing skills but also encourages deeper engagement with the implications of the genre.