Give your students a spooky Halloween grammar activity that turns sentence editing into a seasonal codebreaking challenge!
In this FREE Fix the Sentence activity for Years 5–6, students become master editors and correct spelling, capitalisation, punctuation, homophones and verb errors hidden in a mysterious message from the School Spirit. Each corrected sentence reveals a bold letter, and students must collect the letters to crack the code and uncover the school's spooky secret.
This quick and engaging Halloween activity is perfect for grammar review, editing practice, early finishers, morning work, literacy centres or a Halloween English lesson.
Skills Covered
- Capitalisation
- Punctuation
- Spelling
- Verb usage
- Homophones
- Editing
- Critical thinking
What's Included
- 1 Halloween Fix the Sentence student activity
- Complete answer key
- Hidden code/reveal
No preparation required — just print and go!
Want More Halloween-Themed Grammar?
If your students enjoyed this activity, they'll love the full Help! My School Is Haunted! Grammar Puzzle Pack.
The complete pack includes 5 Halloween grammar puzzles covering irregular verbs, punctuation, conjunctions, sentence structure and spelling, all with a connected storyline, hidden codes and spooky challenges throughout.
Try the free activity, then send your students deeper into the haunted school!
