6-4 IFL Task 1.2: Analysis of Creepy Elements by Mariealaena Miscannon

6-4 IFL Task 1.2: Analysis of Creepy Elements by Mariealaena Miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9 Authors can create creepy tales by describing the characters, setting and events in such a way that sets a mysterious mood for the story. Read the lines from “The Most Important Night of Melanie’s Life”. Tell what story element Peck is describing. en-us 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC 2023-02-22 18:43:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://quizizz.com/media/resource/gs/quizizz-media/quizzes/71133682-0166-4b07-a94f-f8913ebda8bb?w=200&h=200 Group 2 Members mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825667 Isai
Francisco
Lindsay
Alexa
Michelle
Jocelyn B
Lisbet]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825667 Sentence Starters mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825668 1. The author is using ____ as a creepy element because...
2. The author describes...
3. In the text it states, "...".
4. This creates a creepy story because...]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825668 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825669 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825669 Lines 5-9 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825671 "Absolutely not. I have to be at April's. It's only the most important night of my life."

"What's happening at April's?" her mother asked.

Nothing was planned. April hadn't even sounded that happy about Melanie coming over, so Melanie said, "Mother, if you keep prying into my private life, I may have to go on drugs or something. Do I have to account to you for every minute? I'm fourteen." ]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825671 Lines 10-14 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825672 So her mother offered her the going baby-sitter rate with ten dollars on top to sweeten the deal.

Melanie turned her down flat. "It's a matter of principle. If I start baby-sitting the boys, you and Dad will be going out every month or so. I won't be a teenager. I'll be your slave. The twins are only nine, and the baby's seven. They're going to need sitting for years. I'll be an old woman by then."

]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825672 Lines 34-36 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825673
"Honey, we've got to leave," her mother said. "Just hang around till Ben gets here."

Melanie smacked her own forehead. "You've got to be kidding. What if he doesn't show? Then I'm stuck here all evening with these dweebs. No way."

]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825673 Lines 56-60 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825674 "We could run some movies," Mike said. "You ever see Nightmare on Elm Street?"

Ben looked down at them. "I've seen something scarier than that."

"What?" Clem said, hugging himself.

"You guys!" Ben said, and they all yelled and started punching one another because Ben was great.

]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825674 Lines 65-68 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825675 [65] They were all hunkered down on the hearth, so now it was like a campfire. Mike said, "You know any stories? They got to be scary." Ben thought about that, rubbing his chin. He shaved.

"All my stories are too scary for you guys," he said, so they all yelled and pounded one another until Ben began, "It was a dark and stormy night."

]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825675 Lines 126-134 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825676
"Are you all right?" she gasped, trying to pull Clem closer, "What have you been doing all this time? We just got word from the Hutchinsons."

"Who are they?" Mike asked.

"Ben's aunt and uncle. Oh, it's too terrible. Ben ... I shouldn't even tell you." Their mother's hand covered her mouth. "Boys," Dad said, "the reason that Ben didn't come to sit for you tonight is that he had an accident. On his way here, he was struck by a hit-and-run driver. They found his body by the side of the road. He was dead before your mother and I ever left home tonight."

]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825676 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825679 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825679 Lines 30-31 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825680 It was rain turning to sleet that night, and Ben was late. Dad stood in the front hail, jingling his car keys. "We ought to be there now," he said, "and the streets are glazing over."]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825680 Line 53 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825681 Ben's hands were ice cold]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825681 Line 48-49 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825682 "You probably drive," Mark said. "Did you drive over here?"

In those first moments Ben's mind seemed far away. "No, I walked," he said, "partway." ]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825682 Lines 78-80 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825684 Her dream hand came out to lift the helmet's visor. There within, staring back at her, were the empty eye sockets of an ancient skull. Black beetles glittered in the sockets, but all other life had long fled. Her screams echoed down all the corridors you get in nightmares.]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825684 Lines 87-91 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825685 Inside the helmet, a young man's piercing eyes met her gaze, but his voice was hollowed by the years. "I died too young, before I could love," he said. "Will you redeem me? Come away to share my lonely exile in a world beyond this one."

Ben's voice died out, and the crackling fire burned low.]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825685 Group 3 Members mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825686 Dylan
Alexander
Britany
Jocelyn C
Jesus
Antonio]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825686 Sentence Starters mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825687 1. The author is using ____ as a creepy element because...
2. The author describes...
3. In the text it states, "...".
4. This creates a creepy story because...]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825687 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825689 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825689 Lines 87-91 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825690 Inside the helmet, a young man's piercing eyes met her gaze, but his voice was hollowed by the years. "I died too young, before I could love," he said. "Will you redeem me? Come away to share my lonely exile in a world beyond this one."

Ben's voice died out, and the crackling fire burned low.]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825690 Line 102 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825691 "Hey, Melanie, clear out," Mike said. "We're telling stories. No girls allowed." ]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825691 Line 104 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825692 "Yeah," she said in a voice nobody had ever heard from her. "They're nice little boys." ]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825692 Line 126-136 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825693
"Are you all right?" she gasped, trying to pull Clem closer, "What have you been doing all this time? We just got word from the Hutchinsons."

"Who are they?" Mike asked.

"Ben's aunt and uncle. Oh, it's too terrible. Ben ... I shouldn't even tell you."

Their mother's hand covered her mouth. "Boys," Dad said, "the reason that Ben didn't come to sit for you tonight is that he had an accident. On his way here, he was struck by a hit-and-run driver. They found his body by the side of the road. He was dead before your mother and I ever left home tonight."

Now the eyes of all three of them, Mike and Mark and Clem, were perfect circles.

"And where's Melanie?" their mother asked, looking around. "Isn't she home yet?"

]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825693 Please Read First mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825694 As we work on our IFL Unit, we will analyze a number of creepy elements the author's use to set the tone for their stories. Authors use many different elements to create the tone and mood of their stories. Today we are going to take a close look at some of those elements in The Most Important Night of Melonie's Life.

Each group will be given 2 Creepy Elements to look at. Each Creepy Element column has several passages which show examples of that element. Take a close look at those passages and choose one to write about. You will identify how the author used that element in that passage to create the tone of their writing.

You will complete one responses for EACH of the 2 Creepy Elements assigned to your group. ]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825694 Link to Definitions and Examples mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825695 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825695 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825697 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825697 Lines 15-17 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825698 Melanie knew she'd won when her mother sighed, “I sure miss Trish." Up until last summer they could count on Trish from next door, but now she was away at college. "I guess we'll have to find somebody else." ]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825698 Lines 130-134 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825699 Their mother's hand covered her mouth. "Boys," Dad said, "the reason that Ben didn't come to sit for you tonight is that he had an accident. On his way here, he was struck by a hit-and-run driver. They found his body by the side of the road. He was dead before your mother and I ever left home tonight." ]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825699 Line 136 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825700 "And where's Melanie?" their mother asked, looking around. "Isn't she home yet?" ]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825700 Lines 23-29 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825701
Then they found out the baby-sitter was a guy. They didn't know him. His name was Ben, a nephew of the Hutchinsons', three streets over, visiting.

"What kind of guy baby-sits?" Melanie rolled her eyes.

"One who likes kids," a twin said.

"And money," the other one said.

Then they heard he was sixteen. "Wow," the twins said. "He'll be in high school."

"Cool," Clem said softly.

]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825701 Lines 121-125 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825704 They forgot how long they sat there, watching the fire flicker out. Then they heard the sound of a car, and right away the front door banged open again. Their mother and then their dad raced into the living room, coats flapping. They didn't wipe their feet or anything. Their mother dropped to her knees and tried to get her arms around all three of them. ]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825704 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825705 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825705 Lines 30-31 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825706 It was rain turning to sleet that night, and Ben was late. Dad stood in the front hail, jingling his car keys. "We ought to be there now," he said, "and the streets are glazing over.]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825706 Lines 44-45 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825707 “Ice crystals gleamed in his sideburns, and his eyes seemed to see farther than a kid’s”]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825707 Line 53 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825708 Ben's hands were ice cold]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825708 Lines 42-43 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825709 Before they could work up a plan, they heard a sound outside. Feet scraping on the welcome mat. When they opened the front door, Ben was there, filling it up. ]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825709 Lines 78-80 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825711 Her dream hand came out to lift the helmet's visor. There within, staring back at her, were the empty eye sockets of an ancient skull. Black beetles glittered in the sockets, but all other life had long fled. Her screams echoed down all the corridors you get in nightmares.]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825711 Line 106-107 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825713 She seemed to be a bug caught in the beam of Ben's gaze.

]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825713 Lines 121-125 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825714 They forgot how long they sat there, watching the fire flicker out. Then they heard the sound of a car, and right away the front door banged open again. Their mother and then their dad raced into the living room, coats flapping. They didn't wipe their feet or anything. Their mother dropped to her knees and tried to get her arms around all three of them. ]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825714 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825715 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825715 Lines 30-33 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825717 It was rain turning to sleet that night, and Ben was late. Dad stood in the front hail, jingling his car keys. "We ought to be there now," he said, "and the streets are glazing over." Mom was all dressed up and ready too]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825717 Lines 63-64 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825718 Ben hadn't taken off his flight jacket. He said he couldn't seem to warm up, so they decided to have a fire in the fireplace. ]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825718 Lines 78-80 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825719 Her dream hand came out to lift the helmet's visor. There within, staring back at her, were the empty eye sockets of an ancient skull. Black beetles glittered in the sockets, but all other life had long fled. Her screams echoed down all the corridors you get in nightmares.]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825719 Group 2 Members mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825720 Isai
Francisco
Lindsay
Alexa
Michelle
Jocelyn B
Lisbet]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825720 Sentence Starters mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825721 1. The author is using ____ as a creepy element because...
2. The author describes...
3. In the text it states, "...".
4. This creates a creepy story because...]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825721 Group 1 Members mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825722 Ahmad
Brian
Uniique
Shilah
Janely
Diane]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825722 Sentence Starters mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825723 1. The author is using ____ as a creepy element because...
2. The author describes...
3. In the text it states, "...".
4. This creates a creepy story because...]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825723 Group 1 Members mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825724 Ahmad
Brian
Uniique
Shilah
Janely
Diane]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825724 Sentence Starters mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825725 1. The author is using ____ as a creepy element because...
2. The author describes...
3. In the text it states, "...".
4. This creates a creepy story because...]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825725 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825727 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825727 Lines 1-4 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825729
When Melanie suspected she'd have to baby-sit her brothers, she made a plan to be over at April's house, She and April were best buds. Melanie had listened on the extension to hear her mother talking about the party she and Dad would be going to. It was a business thing, wives included. So Melanie was ready when her mother mentioned it.

]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825729 Lines 5-9 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825730 "Absolutely not. I have to be at April's. It's only the most important night of my life."

"What's happening at April's?" her mother asked.

Nothing was planned. April hadn't even sounded that happy about Melanie coming over, so Melanie said, "Mother, if you keep prying into my private life, I may have to go on drugs or something. Do I have to account to you for every minute? I'm fourteen." ]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825730 Lines 10-14 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825731 So her mother offered her the going baby-sitter rate with ten dollars on top to sweeten the deal.

]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825731 Lines 19-22 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825732 Then the boys put up an argument. "Hey, we don't need a sitter," the twins, Mike and Mark, said. "Give us the money and we'll sit Clem." Clem, the seven-year-old, said nothing, but looked pained that anybody thought he needed any supervision. "We're way too old for a baby-sitter," Mike and Mark said. "Add our ages together, and we're eighteen."

]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825732 Lines 56-60 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825734 "We could run some movies," Mike said. "You ever see Nightmare on Elm Street?"

Ben looked down at them. "I've seen something scarier than that."

"What?" Clem said, hugging himself.

"You guys!" Ben said, and they all yelled and started punching one another because Ben was great.

]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825734 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825736 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825736 Lines 30-33 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825738 It was rain turning to sleet that night, and Ben was late. Dad stood in the front hail, jingling his car keys. "We ought to be there now," he said, "and the streets are glazing over." Mom was all dressed up and ready too]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825738 Line 39 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825739 When their parents were gone, silence fell over the house. ]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825739 Lines 61-64 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825741 They didn't even turn on the TV. They got out their baseball cards to show. Clem brought out the plastic dinosaur skeleton he'd put together from a kit. They had hot chocolate and a big bag of pretzels. Ben hadn't taken off his flight jacket. He said he couldn't seem to warm up, so they
decided to have a fire in the fireplace. He showed them how to lay it and let Clem light it. ]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825741 Lines 67-68 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825742 "All my stories are too scary for you guys," he said, so they all yelled and pounded one another until Ben began, "It was a dark and stormy night."]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825742 Group 3 Members mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825743 Dylan
Alexander
Britany
Jocelyn C
Jesus
Antonio]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825743 Sentence Starters mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825744 1. The author is using ____ as a creepy element because...
2. The author describes...
3. In the text it states, "...".
4. This creates a creepy story because...]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825744 Group 4 Members mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825745 Stefany -absent
Cynthia
Abby
Rose
Criss
Oliver]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825745 Sentence Starters mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825746 1. The author is using ____ as a creepy element because...
2. The author describes...
3. In the text it states, "...".
4. This creates a creepy story because...]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825746 Group 4 Members mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825748 Stefany - absent
Cynthia
Abby
Rose
Criss
Oliver]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825748 Sentence Starters mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825749 1. The author is using ____ as a creepy element because...
2. The author describes...
3. In the text it states, "...".
4. This creates a creepy story because...]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825749 Sentence Starters mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825752 1. The author is using ____ as a creepy element because...
2. The author describes...
3. In the text it states, "...".
4. This creates a creepy story because...]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825752 Lines 39-40 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825755
When their parents were gone, silence fell over the house.

"It's like Home Alone," Mike said in a spooky voice.

]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825755 Teacher Response 1 - Setting mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825756 1. The author is using setting as a creepy element because the boys are all alone and it is creepy.
2. The author describes the scene as silent after the parents left.
3. In the text it states, "When their parents were gone, silence fell over the house. 'It's like Home Alone," Mike said in a spooky voice.'"
4. This creates a creepy story because when the house is completely silent it is scary and uncomfortable for the boys.]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825756 Teacher Response 2 - Dialogue mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825757 1. The author is using dialogue as a creepy element because the boys are commenting on what it feels like to be alone.
2. The author describes the boys as saying being home by themselves is like the movie Home Alone.
3. In the text it states, "When their parents were gone, silence fell over the house. 'It's like Home Alone," Mike said in a spooky voice'".
4. This creates a creepy story because the boys are alone without their parents and anything could happen. In Home Alone, burglars came into the home and Kevin was all alone. In real life, that would be terrifying. ]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825757 Group 1 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825758 Creepy Elements:
1 - Plot
2 - Dialogue

Members:
Ahmad
Brian
Uniique
Shilah
Janely
Diane]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825758 Group 2 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825760 Creepy Elements:
3 - Mood
4 - Characterization

Members:
Isai
Francisco
Lindsay
Alexa
Michelle
Jocelyn B
Lisbet]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825760 Group 3 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825761 Creepy Elements:
5 - Setting
6 - Irony

Members
Dylan
Alexander
Britany
Jocelyn C
Jesus
Antonio]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825761 Group 4 mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825762 Creepy Elements:
7 - Foreshadowing
8 - Sensory Imagery

Members:
Stefany
Cynthia
Abby
Rose
Criss
Oliver]]> 2023-02-02 22:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2466825762 3 Types of Irony mariealaena_miscannon https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475084024 1. Verbal Irony - When someone says the opposite of what someone means
2. Situational Irony - When the opposite of what is expected to happen, happens
3. Dramatic Irony - When the reader/audience knows something the characters do not]]> 2023-02-09 14:25:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475084024 ALEXA https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475146443 The author is using mood as a creepy element because Ben does not want to take off his flight jacket.
The author describes that something is going on with him because he does not want to take off his jacket even though it is warm in the house because they turn the fireplace on.
In the text it states " Ben hadn't taken off his flight jacket. He said he couldn't seem to warm up, so they decided to have a fire in the fireplace." This create a creepy story because he does not want to take off his flight jacket even though they turn the fireplace on and the house was warm.]]> 2023-02-09 15:01:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475146443 Lisbet 15119483 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475156165 The author is using Mood as a creepy element because... the girl screamed.
The author describes Mood by showing how the girl screamed and it echoed across the corridors
In the text it states, "Her screams echoed down all the corridors you get in nightmares.".
This creates a creepy story because it shows that she is horrified and is screaming for her dear life.]]> 2023-02-09 15:07:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475156165 Abigail https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475165417 1. The author is using Sensory Imagery as a creepy element because misha says that his whole bpdy hurts and that his eyelashes were gunked in lice
2. The author describes the tickles that he has that he brushed away and they keep coming back.
3. In the text it states, "My nose tickled.My cheek. I brushed away the tickles. They came back."
4. This creates a creepy story because it shows how misha woke up and he was covered with lice an that gives me the tickles like misha had.

]]> 2023-02-09 15:13:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475165417 JocelynC. https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475167636 The author is using setting as a creepy element because when the parents weren't at the house it was very quiet. The author describes how it's quiet in the house once their parents were no longer in the house. In the text it states, "When their parents were gone, silence fell over the house." This creates a creepy story because the silence in the house is what makes the boys scared and uncomfortable.]]> 2023-02-09 15:14:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475167636 Janely🥹 3551119 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475168206 1. The author is using plot as a creepy element because when the boys found out that Ben was actually dead they were scared and confused because Melanie went with "Ben".

2. The author describes the story that Ben told as a plot because it happened Melanie followed Ben like in the Girl in the story and decided to go with the ghost.

3. In the text it states, "Their mother's hand covered her mouth. "Boys," Dad said, "the reason that Ben didn't come to sit for you tonight is that he had an accident. On his way here, he was struck by a hit-and-run driver. They found his body by the side of the road. He was dead before your mother and I ever left home tonight." ".

4. This creates a creepy story because Melanie went with someone that wasn't Ben and nobody would know where she was or where she was found.]]> 2023-02-09 15:15:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475168206 Diane https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475168809 The author is using plot as a creepy element because it tells them Ben was a ghost the whole time and he never came.
The author describes how Ben never came and got in an accident and they were still in the house when he got in the accident.
In the text it states, "Boys," Dad said, "the reason that Ben didn't come to sit for you tonight is that he had an accident. On his way here, he was struck by a hit-and-run driver. They found his body by the side of the road. He was dead before your mother and I ever left home tonight".
This creates a creepy story because Ben was never alive and their parents never left so nobody was babysitting them.

]]> 2023-02-09 15:15:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475168809 Jocelyn B 3333512 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475173605 The author is using mood as a creepy element because Ben is describing how he does not want to take out his flight Jacket.
The author describes how Ben is saying that he does not want to take out his Jacket that can seem that something is wrong with him.
In the text it states, "Ben hadn't taken off his flight jacket.He said he couldn't seem to warm up,".
This creates a creepy story because if Ben says that he could not seem to warm up it tells that maybe Ben could be a different person or like a ghost because ghost are cold but he can also be something else that is not a ghost.]]> 2023-02-09 15:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475173605 Michelle https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475183606 1. The author is using Mood as a creepy element because Ben is telling the kids that he does not want to take off his flight jacket.
2. The author describes that something is going on because Ben does not want to take off his flight jacket when they put the fire on and it is warm in the house.
3. In the text it states " Ben hadn't taken off his flight jacket. He said he couldn't seem to warm up, so they decided to have a fire in the fireplace." This creates a creepy story because he does not want to take of his sweater because he is still cold even though they turn on the fireplace. ]]> 2023-02-09 15:24:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475183606 Francisco 33530 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475184569 The author is using mood as a creepy element because in the example Janina couldn't get happy and won't do normal things.
The author describes that she never leaves her room and can't get happy.
In the text it states, "She never left the room. She never spoke. She even stopped complaining. I combed her hair for hours each day, but I could not comb a smile onto her face. I was also losing my happy".
This creates a creepy story because it happened out of nowhere and Janina barely gets sad and could never stop complaining. ]]> 2023-02-09 15:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475184569 JocelynC. https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475188114 The author is using irony as a creepy element because they made it seem like Ben was alive when he was dead. The author describes how the boys reacted when they found out that Ben was dead because they thought Ben was alive. In the text it states, "Now the eyes of all three of them, Mike and Mark and Clem, were perfect circles." This creates a creepy story because the boys don't know who they played with since Ben was dead.]]> 2023-02-09 15:27:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475188114 Jesus 3375612 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475190658 1. The author is using a setting as a creepy element because the parents weren't home and the house was so quiet.
2. The author describes how it was so quiet when the parents were not in the house.
3. In the text it states, "When their parents were gone silence fell over the house."
4. This creates a creepy story because when it is quiet it makes the boys afraid.]]> 2023-02-09 15:28:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475190658 Isai https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475191234 The author is using mood as a creepy element because in the example of Janina wouldn't be happy ans wont do normal stuff
The author describes that she never leaves her room and wont be happy
In the text it states, ¨she never left the room.she never spoke.she even stopped complaining ¨
This creates a creepy story because it came out as a surprise and out of nowhere because Janina never gets sad and would never stop complaining ]]> 2023-02-09 15:29:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475191234 Shilah https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475193873 1. The author is using plot as a creepy element because when the kids found out that Ben is dead they were scared because this whole time they were talking to a ghost and scared confused because Melanie went with Ben.
2. The author describes how Ben never came to the house to babysit them because he got in a car crash and he died.
3. In the text it states, " Their mother's hand covered her mouth. "Boys," Dad said, "the reason that Ben didn't come to sit for you tonight is that he had an accident. On his way here, he was struck by a hit-and-run driver. They found his body by the side of the road. He was dead before your mother and I ever left home tonight."
4. This creates a creepy story because the whole time they were talking to a ghost and never knew and also that their sister went with Ben so they are confused. ]]> 2023-02-09 15:30:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475193873 Brian 3400114 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475194668 1. The author is using dialogue as a creepy element because the parents have terrible news.
2. The author describes how terrible the news is by the parents being so worried.
3. In the text it states "Ben's aunt and uncle, Oh, it's too terrible. Ben ... I shouldn't even tell you."
4. This creates a creepy story because the news is so terrible, she couldn't even tell her kids.]]> 2023-02-09 15:31:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475194668 Cynthia Ruiz Espiritu 3374333 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475195594 1. The author is using foreshadowing as a creepy element because when the twins touch Ben's hand there is ice cold and maybe something happens to him.
2. The author describes that when people are dead their body becomes ice cold.
3. In the text it states, "Ben's hands were ice cold".
4. This creates a creepy story because there is some weird stuff about him and asking why Ben's hands are cold.]]> 2023-02-09 15:31:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475195594 Ahmad ALGHARAIbeh 391747 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475196289 1. The author is using plot as a creepy element because the boy's thought they were playing and talking to Ben but it turns out Ben was actually dead and they were talking to a ghost.

2. The author describes how Melanie's is with Ben and since Ben is dead that is his ghost just like in Ben's story the girl went with the ghost.

3. In the text it says "Their mother's hand covered her mouth. "Boys," Dad said, "the reason that Ben didn't come to sit for you tonight is that he had an accident. On his way here, he was struck by a hit-and-run driver. They found his body by the side of the road."

4. This creates a creepy story because this whole time they were talking to a ghost and everyone thought that was actually Ben. ]]> 2023-02-09 15:32:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475196289 Criss https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475196654 The author is using Foreshadowing as a creepy element because foreshadowing means that whatever is happening is a clue to something that might happen in the future .
The author describes and gives off clues that Ben might be a ghost.
In the text it states, "Bens hands were ice cold".
This creates a creepy story because finding a ghost on a cold night is scary]]> 2023-02-09 15:32:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475196654 Alexander Ibarra 3777310 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475197273 The author is using settings as a creepy element because it scares the reader.
The author describes how it is quiet in the house
In the text it states, "the house was quiet".
This creates a creepy story because it can tell the reader that its quiet

]]> 2023-02-09 15:32:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475197273 Antonio 3433212 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475201178 The author is using setting as a creepy element because...when the parents are not home is silent
2. The author describes...it was so silent when the parents left
3. In the text it states, it was silents in the house
4. This creates a creepy story because... there house is not usually that quit

]]> 2023-02-09 15:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475201178 Britany De La Cruz 3381317 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475201246 1.The author is using setting as a creepy element because the time when the parents were not home the place was very quiet.
The author describes when the house was quiet when their parents weren't home
3. In the text it states, "..when their parents were gone, silence fell over the house.".
4. This creates a creepy story because

section because it is talking about how quiet and scary and that it makes the little kids afraid.

]]> 2023-02-09 15:35:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475201246 Abigail https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475203369 1. The author is using Foreshadowing as a creepy element because it showing that ben was late to babysit and said that he had to walk partwayso that give the twins a hint.
2. The author describes that ben was late to babysitt the twins and clem and that melanie had to stay . 3. In the text it states, "It was rain turning to sleet that night, and ben was late. Dad stood in the front hail, jiggling his car keys.
4. This creates a creepy story because it shows the readers to question about his car because why would he walk partway?]]> 2023-02-09 15:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475203369 Shilah https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475203406 1. The author is using dialogue as a creepy element because when Mike dad and mom came they had really bad news and they looked so worried.
2. The author describes how bad the news was and how their faces looked when they came in the house.
3. In the text it states " "Are you all right?" she gasped, trying to pull Clem closer, "What have you been doing all this time? We just got word from the Hutchinsons."
"Who are they?" Mike asked.
"Ben's aunt and uncle. Oh, it's too terrible. Ben ... I shouldn't even tell you." Their mother's hand covered her mouth. "Boys," Dad said, "the reason that Ben didn't come to sit for you tonight is that he had an accident. On his way here, he was struck by a hit-and-run driver. They found his body by the side of the road. He was dead before your mother and I ever left home tonight."
This creates a creepy story because it is telling us that the news were really bad and how their face were it was so bad it looked like something bad happened like as if someone died. ]]> 2023-02-09 15:37:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475203406 Diane https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475208572 The author is using Dialogue as a creepy element because the parents aren't able to tell their kids about what had happened to Ben on his way to the house.
The author describes how the parents don't know how to tell the kids what happened to Ben.
In the text it states, "Ben's aunt and uncle. Oh, it's too terrible. Ben ... I shouldn't even tell you." Their mother's hand covered her mouth. "Boys," Dad said, "the reason that Ben didn't come to sit for you tonight is that he had an accident. On his way here,".
This creates a creepy story because Ben got in a accident but aren't able to tell the kids.]]> 2023-02-09 15:40:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475208572 Janely🥹 3551119 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475209425 1. The author is using Dialogue as a creepy element because the boys were going to know the truth about Ben.

2. The author describes how Ben was actually dead the whole time and that he wasn't alive.

3. In the text it states, "Ben's aunt and uncle. Oh, it's too terrible. Ben ... I shouldn't even tell you." Their mother's hand covered her mouth. "Boys," Dad said, "the reason that Ben didn't come to sit for you tonight is that he had an accident. On his way here, he was struck by a hit-and-run driver. They found his body by the side of the road. He was dead before your mother and I ever left home tonight."

4. This creates a creepy story because the boys were left with someone they didn't know and they could've been in danger.]]> 2023-02-09 15:40:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475209425 Jocelyn B 3333512 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475211519 The author is using Characterization as a creepy element because Melanie is describing how April was not happy when Melanie came to April's house.
The author describes how April was not happy when Melanie went to her house that shows that something is wrong with April and Melanie.
In the text it states, "Nothing was planned. April hadn't even sounded that happy about Melanie coming over, so Melanie said "Mother, if you keep prying into my private life,".
This creates a creepy story because we can then tell that something is going to happen between April and Melanie if April does not want Melanie at April's house.]]> 2023-02-09 15:42:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475211519 ROZELLY!!! 3733513 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475211699 1. The author is using Foreshadowing as a creepy element because He shaked The twins hands and his hand was ice cold.
2. The author describes Ben's hands as cold because he wants his readers to know that He walked Half way.
3. In the text it states, "He reached down and shook hands with all of them.
4. This creates a creepy story because Ben was in a car accident and he was laying in the middle of the road dead and Melanie is walking with a ghost.]]> 2023-02-09 15:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475211699 Brian 3400114 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475214176 1. The author is using plot as a creepy element because Ben was actually dead the entire time, they were talking to his ghost.

2. The author describes the news being terrible by the mother worrying for the kids.

3. In the texts it states "The reason that Ben didn't come to sit for you tonight is that he had an accident. On his way here, he was struck by a hit-and-run driver. They found his body by the side of the road."

4. This creates a creepy story because they were talking to a ghost, and Melanie went with Ben and she hasn't comeback yet. ]]> 2023-02-09 15:43:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475214176 Francisco 33530 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475216269 The author is using Characterization as a creepy element because when Melanie was talking to her mom she was talking about her private life and shows her character between Melanie and her mother.
The author describes Melanie as a spoiled fourteen year old over talking back to her mom.
In the text it states "Mother, if you keep prying into my private life, I may have to go on drugs or something. Do I have to account for you every minute? I'm fourteen.
This creates a creepy story because she was talking back a lot of time.]]> 2023-02-09 15:45:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475216269 Michelle https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475217278 1. The author is using Characterization as a creepy element because Melanie wanted to go to April house because "they had plans" but they actually did not but her parents are going to a party so they were going to ask Melanie to babysit them.
2. The author describes that Melanie was going to babysit her siblings she did not want to do it but she was waiting for her mother to tell her.
3. In the text it states " When Melanie suspected she'd have to baby-sit her brothers, she made a plan to be over at April's house, She and April were best buds. Melanie had listened on the extension to hear her mother talking about the party she and Dad would be going to. It was a business thing, wives included. So Melanie was ready when her mother mentioned it."
4. This creates a creepy story because she does not want to take care of her siblings because it would be hard and because she had 3 brothers.

]]> 2023-02-09 15:45:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475217278 Lindsay Lixdsay https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475672383 The author is using Characterization as a creepy element because April did not want to hang out with Melanie.
The author describes April like if Melanie was just coming to her house to do nothing.
In the text it states, "nothing had been planed".
This creates a creepy story because then they `found out that Ben had Ben murder and they found him in the side of the road.]]> 2023-02-09 21:50:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2475672383 ALEXA https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2476522431 1. The author is using Characterization as a creepy element because Melanie wanted to go to April house because "they had plans" but they actually did not but her parents are going to a party so they were going to ask Melanie to babysit them.
2. The author describes that Melanie was going to babysit her siblings she did not want to do it but she was waiting for her mother to tell her.
3. In the text it states " When Melanie suspected she'd have to baby-sit her brothers, she made a plan to be over at April's house, She and April were best buds. Melanie had listened on the extension to hear her mother talking about the party she and Dad would be going to. It was a business thing, wives included. So Melanie was ready when her mother mentioned it."
4. This creates a creepy story because she does not want to take care of her siblings because it would be hard and because she had 3 brothers.]]> 2023-02-10 14:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2476522431 Alexander Ibarra 3777310 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2476524415 The author is using Irony as a creepy element because it can make Ben seem like hes alive.
The author describes how his hands were cold and when the boys found out that hes dead.
In the text it states, "his hands were cold".
This creates a creepy story because it can tell the reader maybe hes dead.]]> 2023-02-10 14:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2476524415 Lisbet 15119483 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2476524551 1. The author is using characterization as a creepy element because... it tells us how melanie reacts to babysitting her siblings.
2. The author describes Melanie as someone who gets annoyed easily.
3. In the text it states, "If I start baby-sitting the boys, you and Dad will be going out every month or so. I won't be a teenager. I'll be your slave. ".
4. This creates a creepy story because... Like this she is putting risk to her siblings for not wanting to take care of them.]]> 2023-02-10 14:52:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2476524551 Isai https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2476530680 The author is using characterization as a creepy element because when Melanie was talking to her mom the mom was talking about her private life and show the character between the mom and Melanie
The author describes Melanie as a spoiled girl and that wants everything her way and that talks back to her mom
In the text it states, "mother if you keep prying into my private life i may have to go on drugs or something". this makes it creepy story because she likes to talk back a lot.
This creates a creepy story because.]]> 2023-02-10 14:57:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2476530680 Jesus 3375612 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2476531210 1. The author is using Irony as a creepy element because it made Ben seem like he was alive but he was actually dead.
2. The author describes how Ben hands were cold and when Ben was the boys thought Ben was alive but dead.
3. In the text it states, "Now the eyes of all three of them, Mike and Mark and Clem, were perfect circles."
4. This creates a creepy story because it can make that Ben is alive but actually dead.]]> 2023-02-10 14:57:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2476531210 Antonio 3433212 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2476533846 . The author is using irony as a creepy element because...Ben looked alive but then they heard he was dead
. The author describes...there reaction when they found out Ben was dead
. In the text it states, "...".Ben was involve in a hit and run
.This creates a creepy story because...they never knew that Ben was dead

]]> 2023-02-10 14:59:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2476533846 Britany De La Cruz 3381317 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2476533862 1. The author is using irony as a creepy element because. they are using Ben that he is alive but in real life he is dead so they seem like Ben was alive. The author describes how their feelings were with their family when Ben actually died. In the text it states, ".I died too young, before I could love," he said. "Will you redeem me? Come away to share my lonely exile in a world beyond this one...".
4. This creates a creepy story because who was with the twins if Ben was dead?.]]> 2023-02-10 14:59:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2476533862 Dylan https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2476534873 The author is using a setting as a creepy element because the parents weren't home and the house got quiet The author describes it was so silent when the parents left In the text it states the streetlights were out This creates a creepy story because when it is quiet it makes the kids get scared and they are not going to knew what is going to happen to them ]]> 2023-02-10 15:00:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2476534873 UNIIQUE https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2476537104 1. The author is using plot as a creepy element because...Ben was dead and the twins were talking to his ghost the whole time.
2. The author describes...by saying that Ben never came to the house and that he had a car accident.
3. In the text it states Their mother's hand covered her mouth. "Boys," Dad said, "the reason that Ben didn't come to sit for you tonight is that he had an accident. On his way here, he was struck by a hit-and-run driver. They found his body by the side of the road. He was dead before your mother and I ever left home tonight."
4. This creates a creepy story because...Ben got in a car accident and he never came so the whole time the twins were talking to his ghost. ]]> 2023-02-10 15:01:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2476537104 Rozelly 3733513 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2476539970 The author is using Sensory Imagery as a creepy element because when Ben came to the house he was not wearing gloves.
2. The author describes how Ben's hands were cold.
3. In the text it states, "Ben's hands were ice cold".
4. This creates a creepy story because Ben's boots were scraping on the welcome mat. ]]> 2023-02-10 15:04:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2476539970 Criss https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2476542754 1. The author is using Sensory images as a creepy element because it tells us what they are seeing, or feeling and not everything is always good sometimes they are bad that is what makes it scary
2. The author describes how Ben looks and how his hands feel.
3. In the text it states, ""Ice crystals gleamed in his eyes, and his eyes seemed to see farther than a kids" Bens hands were Ice cold".
4. This creates a creepy story because it describes what they are seeing and how Ben is no ordinary person because he was not wearing gloves on a freezing night.]]> 2023-02-10 15:06:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2476542754 Cynthia Ruiz Espiritu 3374333 https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2476549837 1. The author is using Imagery as a creepy element because when the twin touches Ben's hand it is cold and that's a description and there is also a different other description like sight.
2. The author describes the way Ben's look and his hands.
3. In the text it states, "Ice crystals gleamed in his sideburns, and his eyes seemed to see farther than a kid's" Ben's hands were ice cold".
4. This creates a creepy story because when they see Ben they think some about him or what happened to him like why he looks like that or why his hand is ice cold.]]> 2023-02-10 15:11:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2476549837 UNIIQUE https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2476554161 1. The author is using dialogue as a creepy element because...
2. The author describes...how mom and dad had bad news and that Ben was never there it was his ghost.
3. In the text it states, Ben's aunt and uncle. Oh, it's too terrible. Ben ... I shouldn't even tell you." Their mother's hand covered her mouth. "Boys," Dad said, "the reason that Ben didn't come to sit for you tonight is that he had an accident. On his way here, he was struck by a hit-and-run driver. They found his body by the side of the road. He was dead before your mother and I left home tonight."
4. This creates a creepy story because...the kids didn't know Ben was in a car accident. ]]> 2023-02-10 15:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2476554161 Oliver https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2476556319 The author is using Foreshadowing as a creepy element because when the twins touch Ben's hand and they said that his hand was ice cold and Ben was also covering his self with a jacket because he dose not want to show the twins something.]]> 2023-02-10 15:16:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2476556319 Lindsay Lixdsay https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2476558150 The author is using mood as a creepy element because Ben did not want to take off his flight jacket and that could be a symbol of a ghost. The author describes Ben would not want to take off his flight jacket.
In the text it states"Ben hadn't taken off his flight jacket". This creates a creepy story because when marks and mike's mom came home she said"They found his body by the side of the road. He was dead before your mother and I had even left"]]> 2023-02-10 15:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mariealaena_miscannon/3cs1en7eve0iokq9/wish/2476558150