Horror Fiction and Stephen King Introduction Presentation and Biography Activity

Are you ready to delve into the spine-chilling world of horror fiction? Look no further than this engaging presentation on the master of the genre himself, Stephen King!

This presentation is divided into two sections: the first explores the horror genre and its impact on our psyche, while the second focuses on the renowned author and his contributions to the field. The introductory video by Vsauce, a well-known YouTube personality, will instantly captivate your students and prepare them for an exciting journey into the unknown.

The presentation offers a comprehensive overview of the horror genre, covering the difference between terror and horror, common reactions to horror, and the three essential elements of a horror story. Once your students have a solid understanding of the genre, they will be introduced to the iconic Stephen King.

The section on King provides fascinating insight into his background, his rise to fame, and why he is worth studying. An interactive activity involving two Carrie trailers will encourage students to analyze the key elements of horror and sharpen their critical thinking skills. To deepen their understanding of King's life and work, students will watch a captivating biography and complete listening and comprehension questions.

Both the Google Slides presentation and the Google Document handouts are fully editable, allowing you to tailor the content to your students' unique needs. With this presentation, you'll have everything you need to spark your students' interest in horror fiction and Stephen King, making learning an engaging and captivating experience!

Resource Includes:

1. Stephen King and Horror Fiction Introduction (+Biography Activity) (47 Google Slides)

• First Part of Presentation - What is horror fiction? (29 slides)
• Second Part of Presentation - Who is Stephen King? (18 slides)

2. Student Note (6 Google Document pages)

• Accompanies Google Slides Presentation
• Students will highlight important information on their copy of the note and fill in the activity/note sections as you go through the presentation
  

3. Stephen King Biography - Student Copy (3 Google Document Pages)

• A during view listening and comprehension activity 
• Text boxes included for students to type/write into 

4. Stephen King Biography - Answer Key (3 Google Document Pages)

• Certain words/sections are highlighted for easy reference for both student and teacher (helps students when note taking)

If you need more Stephen King resources, the stories in the links below are excellent choices!

The Man Who Loved Flowers Short Story - Study Guide Workbook and Answer Key

Gray Matter - King Short Story Student Workbook and Answer Key

Strawberry Spring - King Short Story Student Workbook and Teacher Answer Key

Happy teaching!

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