HAUNTED HALLOWEEN PARTY (Choose Your Own Adventure #37)
#37 in Choose Your Own Adventure: Young Readers Series
What’s inside...
Invited to a Halloween party at an eerie old mansion, the reader ends up at a celebration at which the guests are real ghosts, goblins, and witches.
Discussion points
What choices would you make if you were the main character in the haunted Halloween party?
How do you think the character felt when they encountered the spooky surprises?
What are some ways the character could solve the problems they face in the adventure?
How did the choices made in the story affect the outcome?
What did you learn about facing fears after reading this adventure?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their opinions about the story by asking them what they would do differently and why.
Discuss the emotions within the story, relating them to real-life situations to help your child understand empathy and decision-making.
After your child answers a question, dig deeper by asking them why they think that way or how they felt about their response.
Use the branching paths of the story to explore the concept of cause and effect, discussing how different decisions might lead to different outcomes.
Celebrate your child’s choices and thoughts, reinforcing that their opinions are valued and important.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Decision-making skills
Explanation: In 'Haunted Halloween Party,' children navigate through different story paths based on choices they make, demonstrating cause and effect.
Real-World Application: Children learn to consider the consequences of their actions, helping them make thoughtful decisions in real-life situations.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: Throughout the adventure, the protagonist encounters various challenges that require creative solutions, teaching children to think critically.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply these problem-solving skills to overcome obstacles in schoolwork or in social scenarios.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The choices made by the reader directly affect the outcome of the story, instilling a sense of responsibility for the decisions they make.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand the importance of being responsible for their actions in their daily interactions and tasks.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: As readers face different characters and scenarios, they learn to understand and share the feelings of others in the story.
Real-World Application: Empathy cultivated through these interactions can lead to more compassionate relationships with family and peers.
Example Lesson: Courage
Explanation: The spooky and unknown elements of the story challenge the characters to face their fears, highlighting the value of bravery.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to face their own fears and challenges boldly, whether trying new activities or standing up for themselves or others.