Plan
Project Activities
Days 1–15
Day 1
Introduction to Ghost Stories and Historical Context
Activity
Story Circle Kick-off
Activity
Project Launch
Activity
Project Launch: Ghost Story Kaleidoscope
Activity
Project Launch
Activity
Introduction to Project Goals
Activity
Essential Question Exploration
Activity
Reflective Circle
Activity
Virtual Ghost Tour
Activity
Essential Question Introduction
Activity
Project Overview and Essential Questions
Activity
Local Historian Presentation
Activity
Research Skills Workshop
Activity
Research Skills Workshop
Activity
Historical Ghost Story Analysis
Activity
Research Question Development
Activity
Kaleidoscope Brainstorm
Activity
Group Reflection Circle
Activity
Research Topic Selection
Activity
Group Discussion
Activity
Reflection Circle
Activity
Research Topic Selection
Activity
Reflection Circle
Activity
Setting Personal Learning Goals
Activity
Day 2
Historical Context Exploration
Activity
Historical Context Exploration
Activity
Research Workshop
Activity
Deep Dive into American Ghost Stories
Activity
Historical Ghost Story Analysis
Activity
Creative Writing Introduction
Activity
Creative Writing Workshop: Narrative Structure
Activity
Creative Writing Introduction
Activity
Historical Research Session
Activity
Creative Writing Workshop: Narrative Structure
Activity
Peer Reflection Circle
Activity
Peer Feedback Session
Activity
Creative Storytelling Techniques
Activity
Research Skills Development
Activity
Peer Feedback Session
Activity
Reflective Writing
Activity
Peer Sharing
Activity
Story Outline Development
Activity
Exploring Cultural Biases
Activity
Peer Feedback and Collaboration
Activity
Daily Reflection Journal
Activity
Feedback Session
Activity
Self-Reflection Exercise
Activity
Reflection Journal
Activity
Day 3
Cultural Biases Discussion
Activity
Exploring Myths and Historical Memory
Activity
Historical Analysis Workshop
Activity
Workshop: Research Techniques
Activity
In-Depth Research Session
Activity
Creative Writing Workshop: Character Development
Activity
Research and Writing Time
Activity
Research Continuation
Activity
Character & Setting Workshop
Activity
Character Development Workshop
Activity
Character and Setting Development
Activity
Digital Storytelling Exploration
Activity
Research Progress Discussion
Activity
Digital Tools Workshop
Activity
Reflection Circle
Activity
Reflection Circle
Activity
Peer Feedback Session
Activity
Peer Review Session
Activity
Writing Drafts
Activity
Reflection and Sharing
Activity
Peer Review Exchange
Activity
Reflection Circle
Activity
Historical Context Presentation
Activity
Weekly Reflection Circle
Activity
Day 4
Atmosphere and Suspense Workshop
Activity
Storytelling Techniques
Activity
Cultural Bias Exploration
Activity
Research Refinement
Activity
Historical Narrative Analysis
Activity
Suspense & Atmosphere Workshop
Activity
Peer Review Workshop
Activity
Peer Review Workshops
Activity
Research Synthesis
Activity
Creative Writing Workshop: Suspense and Atmosphere
Activity
Individual Conferences
Activity
Self-Reflection Activity
Activity
Digital Platform Collaboration
Activity
Research Synthesis Activity
Activity
Plot Structuring
Activity
Reflective Circle
Activity
Essential Question Revisit
Activity
Peer Review and Revision
Activity
Story Drafting
Activity
Draft Revision
Activity
Personal Reflection
Activity
Personal Reflection Essay
Activity
Self-Directed Learning Conference
Activity
Kaleidoscope Exploration
Activity
Day 5
Creative Writing Refinement
Activity
Historical Context Discussion
Activity
Connecting Stories to Essential Questions
Activity
Narrative Refinement Workshop
Activity
Creative Writing Showcase
Activity
Historical Bias Analysis
Activity
Historical Context Presentation
Activity
Digital Storytelling Exploration
Activity
Final Draft Workshop
Activity
Final Research Touch-up
Activity
Reflective Essay Assignment
Activity
Creative Writing Workshop: Emotional Impact
Activity
Story Revision and Enhancement
Activity
Weekly Reflection
Activity
Reflection Circle
Activity
Group Reflection Circle
Activity
Reflection and Planning
Activity
Peer Sharing and Feedback
Activity
Goal Setting for Week 2
Activity
Digital Portfolio Introduction
Activity
Reflection Circle and Journaling
Activity
Digital Portfolio Creation
Activity
Feedback and Reflection
Activity
Celebration and Sharing
Activity
Day 6
Historical Context Analysis
Activity
Research Day
Activity
Historical Context Exploration
Activity
Research Deep Dive
Activity
Analyzing Historical Ghost Stories
Activity
Story Mapping
Activity
Story Mapping
Activity
Kaleidoscope Perspective Workshop
Activity
Cultural Bias Exploration
Activity
Story Mapping Workshop
Activity
Narrative Structure Workshop
Activity
Peer Feedback Session
Activity
Peer Feedback Session
Activity
Research Collaboration
Activity
Peer Feedback Session
Activity
Reflective Circle
Activity
Reflection Circle
Activity
Peer Feedback Exchange
Activity
Reflective Journaling
Activity
Reflection Circle
Activity
Independent Research Time
Activity
Daily Reflection Circle
Activity
Peer Feedback Exchange
Activity
Kaleidoscope of Perspectives
Activity
Journaling
Activity
Day 7
Creative Writing Workshop
Activity
Creative Writing Workshop
Activity
Creative Writing Workshop
Activity
Character Development Workshop
Activity
Character Development Workshop
Activity
Setting the Scene
Activity
Character Development Session
Activity
Character Development Activity
Activity
Exploring Cultural Biases
Activity
Suspense and Atmosphere Techniques
Activity
Digital Storytelling Techniques
Activity
Drafting the Opening Scene
Activity
Research Synthesis Activity
Activity
Drafting Session
Activity
Digital Storyboarding
Activity
Draft Writing Session
Activity
Peer Review
Activity
Peer Review of Storyboards
Activity
History and Myth Discussion
Activity
Peer Review and Revision
Activity
Collaborative Writing Circles
Activity
Peer Sharing and Feedback
Activity
Reflection and Self-Assessment
Activity
Reflection Journaling
Activity
Reflective Essay Planning
Activity
Day 8
Historical Accuracy Check
Activity
Plot Development Strategies
Activity
Historical Context Exploration
Activity
Historical Bias Analysis
Activity
Digital Portfolio Development
Activity
Writing Session
Activity
Suspense and Atmosphere Workshop
Activity
Narrative Drafting
Activity
Dialogue and Tone Workshop
Activity
Kaleidoscope Exploration
Activity
Digital Storytelling Techniques
Activity
Guided Peer Editing
Activity
Story Mapping Activity
Activity
Feedback Conference
Activity
Peer Review of Drafts
Activity
Story Sharing Circle
Activity
Reflection and Goal Setting
Activity
Reflective Essay Drafting
Activity
Feedback Implementation
Activity
Revised Draft Writing
Activity
Kaleidoscope Concept Integration
Activity
Reflective Circle
Activity
Creative Writing Free Time
Activity
Reflection and Self-Assessment
Activity
Peer Review Session
Activity
Day 9
Creative Expression Workshop
Activity
Digital Portfolio Development
Activity
Historical Context Presentation
Activity
Research Presentation Preparation
Activity
Final Draft Workshop
Activity
Narrative Integration Exercise
Activity
Collaborative Storytelling
Activity
Digital Platform Sharing
Activity
Exploring Cultural Biases
Activity
Visual Storytelling Enhancement
Activity
Community Engagement Planning
Activity
One-on-One Feedback Conferences
Activity
Reflective Essay Writing
Activity
Story Revision Workshop
Activity
Digital Collaboration Platform
Activity
Peer Feedback Session
Activity
One-on-One Conferences
Activity
Presentation Rehearsals
Activity
Reflective Circle
Activity
Self-Reflection and Adjustment
Activity
Reflective Essay Planning
Activity
Individual Conferences
Activity
Independent Reading
Activity
Kaleidoscope Integration
Activity
Reflective Essay Drafting
Activity
Day 10
Final Draft Polishing
Activity
Finalizing Ghost Stories
Activity
Final Digital Portfolio Review
Activity
Final Story Drafting
Activity
Final Drafting Session
Activity
Reflective Essay Refinement
Activity
Peer Sharing and Critique
Activity
Peer Review and Critique
Activity
Digital Story Enhancement
Activity
Preparations for Exhibition
Activity
Reflective Essay Revision
Activity
Digital Portfolio Creation
Activity
Story Rehearsal
Activity
Reflection Circle
Activity
Exhibition Planning
Activity
Reflective Essay Writing
Activity
Reflection Circle
Activity
Community Engagement Planning
Activity
Exhibition Preparation
Activity
Preparation for Exhibition
Activity
Reflective Circle
Activity
Celebration and Reflection
Activity
Preparation for 'Ghosts of History' Night
Activity
Weekly Reflection Circle
Activity
Weekly Reflection Circle
Activity
Day 11
Peer Review Session
Activity
Peer Feedback and Revision Workshop
Activity
Final Story Drafting
Activity
Final Draft Development
Activity
Final Research Touch-ups
Activity
Narrative Enhancement Workshop
Activity
Reflection Essay Preparation
Activity
Final Story Revision
Activity
Historical Context Deep Dive
Activity
Historical Context Deep Dive
Activity
Peer Review and Feedback
Activity
Storytelling Techniques Enhancement
Activity
Peer Review Exchange
Activity
Historical Context Presentation
Activity
Emotional Impact Workshop
Activity
Peer Sharing and Feedback
Activity
Reflection Circle
Activity
Reflection Circle
Activity
Reflection Circle
Activity
Reflection Circle
Activity
Exhibition Planning
Activity
Digital Portfolio Development
Activity
Reflection Circle
Activity
Day 12
Digital Portfolio Creation
Activity
Story Polishing Workshop
Activity
One-on-One Conferences
Activity
Digital Storytelling Finalization
Activity
Digital Portfolio Creation
Activity
Rehearsal for Exhibition
Activity
Multimedia Integration
Activity
Multimedia Storytelling Integration
Activity
Rehearsal Preparation
Activity
Public Speaking Workshop
Activity
Exhibition Planning
Activity
One-on-One Feedback
Activity
Feedback Loop
Activity
Kaleidoscope of Perspectives
Activity
Creative Writing Showcase
Activity
Exhibition Setup
Activity
Reflective Writing
Activity
Final Reflection Circle
Activity
Peer Feedback and Revision
Activity
Final Story Drafting
Activity
Reflection Writing
Activity
Self-Directed Learning Reflection
Activity
Reflective Journaling
Activity
Day 13
Exhibition Planning
Activity
Rehearsal for Ghosts of History Night
Activity
Exhibition Preparation
Activity
Dress Rehearsal
Activity
Rehearsal Sessions
Activity
Peer Review of Digital Portfolios
Activity
Public Speaking Workshop
Activity
Peer Feedback on Presentation Skills
Activity
Peer Support Session
Activity
Storytelling Rehearsal
Activity
Cultural Context Discussion
Activity
Community Engagement Planning
Activity
Community Outreach
Activity
Final Peer Collaboration
Activity
Final Preparations
Activity
Community Engagement Discussion
Activity
Final Peer Review
Activity
Reflection and Goal Setting
Activity
Reflective Essay Finalization
Activity
Historical Context Presentation
Activity
Final Portfolio Compilation
Activity
Personal Reflection Session
Activity
Personal Reflection Essay
Activity
Day 14
Exhibition Day Setup
Activity
Exhibition Setup
Activity
Final Story Polishing
Activity
Dress Rehearsal for Exhibition
Activity
Final Exhibition Preparation
Activity
Exhibition Setup
Activity
Final Story Revisions
Activity
Final Exhibition Rehearsal
Activity
Feedback and Final Edits
Activity
Storytelling Dress Rehearsal
Activity
Community Engagement
Activity
Reflective Circle
Activity
Team Coordination Meeting
Activity
Portfolio Sharing Session
Activity
Peer Sharing Circle
Activity
Final Peer Feedback
Activity
Audience Interaction Plan
Activity
Self-Directed Reflection
Activity
Community Engagement Planning
Activity
Community Connection Session
Activity
Reflection and Anticipation
Activity
Exhibition Setup
Activity
Reflection Circle
Activity
Day 15
Ghosts of History Night Exhibition
Activity
Exhibition Execution
Activity
Ghosts of History Night
Activity
Exhibition Execution
Activity
Exhibition Execution
Activity
Community Dialogue
Activity
Audience Feedback Collection
Activity
Discussion Circle
Activity
Portfolio Presentation
Activity
Debrief and Celebration
Activity
Final Reflection and Evaluation
Activity
Exhibition Debrief
Activity
Reflection and Celebration
Activity
Community Dialogue
Activity
Celebration and Reflection
Activity
Feedback and Next Steps
Activity
Final Journal Entry
Activity
Final Reflection
Activity
Celebration and Wrap-Up
Activity
April 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
6
Day 1
Project Activities
Introduction to Ghost Stories and Historical Context
Story Circle Kick-off
Project Launch
Project Launch: Ghost Story Kaleidoscope
Project Launch
Introduction to Project Goals
Essential Question Exploration
Reflective Circle
Virtual Ghost Tour
Essential Question Introduction
Project Overview and Essential Questions
Local Historian Presentation
Research Skills Workshop
Research Skills Workshop
Historical Ghost Story Analysis
Research Question Development
Kaleidoscope Brainstorm
Group Reflection Circle
Research Topic Selection
Group Discussion
Reflection Circle
Research Topic Selection
Reflection Circle
Setting Personal Learning Goals
7
Day 2
Historical Context Exploration
Historical Context Exploration
Research Workshop
Deep Dive into American Ghost Stories
Historical Ghost Story Analysis
Creative Writing Introduction
Creative Writing Workshop: Narrative Structure
Creative Writing Introduction
Historical Research Session
Creative Writing Workshop: Narrative Structure
Peer Reflection Circle
Peer Feedback Session
Creative Storytelling Techniques
Research Skills Development
Peer Feedback Session
Reflective Writing
Peer Sharing
Story Outline Development
Exploring Cultural Biases
Peer Feedback and Collaboration
Daily Reflection Journal
Feedback Session
Self-Reflection Exercise
Reflection Journal
8
Day 3
Cultural Biases Discussion
Exploring Myths and Historical Memory
Historical Analysis Workshop
Workshop: Research Techniques
In-Depth Research Session
Creative Writing Workshop: Character Development
Research and Writing Time
Research Continuation
Character & Setting Workshop
Character Development Workshop
Character and Setting Development
Digital Storytelling Exploration
Research Progress Discussion
Digital Tools Workshop
Reflection Circle
Reflection Circle
Peer Feedback Session
Peer Review Session
Writing Drafts
Reflection and Sharing
Peer Review Exchange
Reflection Circle
Historical Context Presentation
Weekly Reflection Circle
9
Day 4
Atmosphere and Suspense Workshop
Storytelling Techniques
Cultural Bias Exploration
Research Refinement
Historical Narrative Analysis
Suspense & Atmosphere Workshop
Peer Review Workshop
Peer Review Workshops
Research Synthesis
Creative Writing Workshop: Suspense and Atmosphere
Individual Conferences
Self-Reflection Activity
Digital Platform Collaboration
Research Synthesis Activity
Plot Structuring
Reflective Circle
Essential Question Revisit
Peer Review and Revision
Story Drafting
Draft Revision
Personal Reflection
Personal Reflection Essay
Self-Directed Learning Conference
Kaleidoscope Exploration
10
Day 5
Creative Writing Refinement
Historical Context Discussion
Connecting Stories to Essential Questions
Narrative Refinement Workshop
Creative Writing Showcase
Historical Bias Analysis
Historical Context Presentation
Digital Storytelling Exploration
Final Draft Workshop
Final Research Touch-up
Reflective Essay Assignment
Creative Writing Workshop: Emotional Impact
Story Revision and Enhancement
Weekly Reflection
Reflection Circle
Group Reflection Circle
Reflection and Planning
Peer Sharing and Feedback
Goal Setting for Week 2
Digital Portfolio Introduction
Reflection Circle and Journaling
Digital Portfolio Creation
Feedback and Reflection
Celebration and Sharing
13
Day 6
Historical Context Analysis
Research Day
Historical Context Exploration
Research Deep Dive
Analyzing Historical Ghost Stories
Story Mapping
Story Mapping
Kaleidoscope Perspective Workshop
Cultural Bias Exploration
Story Mapping Workshop
Narrative Structure Workshop
Peer Feedback Session
Peer Feedback Session
Research Collaboration
Peer Feedback Session
Reflective Circle
Reflection Circle
Peer Feedback Exchange
Reflective Journaling
Reflection Circle
Independent Research Time
Daily Reflection Circle
Peer Feedback Exchange
Kaleidoscope of Perspectives
Journaling
14
Day 7
Creative Writing Workshop
Creative Writing Workshop
Creative Writing Workshop
Character Development Workshop
Character Development Workshop
Setting the Scene
Character Development Session
Character Development Activity
Exploring Cultural Biases
Suspense and Atmosphere Techniques
Digital Storytelling Techniques
Drafting the Opening Scene
Research Synthesis Activity
Drafting Session
Digital Storyboarding
Draft Writing Session
Peer Review
Peer Review of Storyboards
History and Myth Discussion
Peer Review and Revision
Collaborative Writing Circles
Peer Sharing and Feedback
Reflection and Self-Assessment
Reflection Journaling
Reflective Essay Planning
15
Day 8
Historical Accuracy Check
Plot Development Strategies
Historical Context Exploration
Historical Bias Analysis
Digital Portfolio Development
Writing Session
Suspense and Atmosphere Workshop
Narrative Drafting
Dialogue and Tone Workshop
Kaleidoscope Exploration
Digital Storytelling Techniques
Guided Peer Editing
Story Mapping Activity
Feedback Conference
Peer Review of Drafts
Story Sharing Circle
Reflection and Goal Setting
Reflective Essay Drafting
Feedback Implementation
Revised Draft Writing
Kaleidoscope Concept Integration
Reflective Circle
Creative Writing Free Time
Reflection and Self-Assessment
Peer Review Session
16
Day 9
Creative Expression Workshop
Digital Portfolio Development
Historical Context Presentation
Research Presentation Preparation
Final Draft Workshop
Narrative Integration Exercise
Collaborative Storytelling
Digital Platform Sharing
Exploring Cultural Biases
Visual Storytelling Enhancement
Community Engagement Planning
One-on-One Feedback Conferences
Reflective Essay Writing
Story Revision Workshop
Digital Collaboration Platform
Peer Feedback Session
One-on-One Conferences
Presentation Rehearsals
Reflective Circle
Self-Reflection and Adjustment
Reflective Essay Planning
Individual Conferences
Independent Reading
Kaleidoscope Integration
Reflective Essay Drafting
17
Day 10
Final Draft Polishing
Finalizing Ghost Stories
Final Digital Portfolio Review
Final Story Drafting
Final Drafting Session
Reflective Essay Refinement
Peer Sharing and Critique
Peer Review and Critique
Digital Story Enhancement
Preparations for Exhibition
Reflective Essay Revision
Digital Portfolio Creation
Story Rehearsal
Reflection Circle
Exhibition Planning
Reflective Essay Writing
Reflection Circle
Community Engagement Planning
Exhibition Preparation
Preparation for Exhibition
Reflective Circle
Celebration and Reflection
Preparation for 'Ghosts of History' Night
Weekly Reflection Circle
Weekly Reflection Circle
20
Day 11
Peer Review Session
Peer Feedback and Revision Workshop
Final Story Drafting
Final Draft Development
Final Research Touch-ups
Narrative Enhancement Workshop
Reflection Essay Preparation
Final Story Revision
Historical Context Deep Dive
Historical Context Deep Dive
Peer Review and Feedback
Storytelling Techniques Enhancement
Peer Review Exchange
Historical Context Presentation
Emotional Impact Workshop
Peer Sharing and Feedback
Reflection Circle
Reflection Circle
Reflection Circle
Reflection Circle
Exhibition Planning
Digital Portfolio Development
Reflection Circle
21
Day 12
Digital Portfolio Creation
Story Polishing Workshop
One-on-One Conferences
Digital Storytelling Finalization
Digital Portfolio Creation
Rehearsal for Exhibition
Multimedia Integration
Multimedia Storytelling Integration
Rehearsal Preparation
Public Speaking Workshop
Exhibition Planning
One-on-One Feedback
Feedback Loop
Kaleidoscope of Perspectives
Creative Writing Showcase
Exhibition Setup
Reflective Writing
Final Reflection Circle
Peer Feedback and Revision
Final Story Drafting
Reflection Writing
Self-Directed Learning Reflection
Reflective Journaling
22
Day 13
Exhibition Planning
Rehearsal for Ghosts of History Night
Exhibition Preparation
Dress Rehearsal
Rehearsal Sessions
Peer Review of Digital Portfolios
Public Speaking Workshop
Peer Feedback on Presentation Skills
Peer Support Session
Storytelling Rehearsal
Cultural Context Discussion
Community Engagement Planning
Community Outreach
Final Peer Collaboration
Final Preparations
Community Engagement Discussion
Final Peer Review
Reflection and Goal Setting
Reflective Essay Finalization
Historical Context Presentation
Final Portfolio Compilation
Personal Reflection Session
Personal Reflection Essay
23
Day 14
Exhibition Day Setup
Exhibition Setup
Final Story Polishing
Dress Rehearsal for Exhibition
Final Exhibition Preparation
Exhibition Setup
Final Story Revisions
Final Exhibition Rehearsal
Feedback and Final Edits
Storytelling Dress Rehearsal
Community Engagement
Reflective Circle
Team Coordination Meeting
Portfolio Sharing Session
Peer Sharing Circle
Final Peer Feedback
Audience Interaction Plan
Self-Directed Reflection
Community Engagement Planning
Community Connection Session
Reflection and Anticipation
Exhibition Setup
Reflection Circle
24
Day 15
Ghosts of History Night Exhibition
Exhibition Execution
Ghosts of History Night
Exhibition Execution
Exhibition Execution
Community Dialogue
Audience Feedback Collection
Discussion Circle
Portfolio Presentation
Debrief and Celebration
Final Reflection and Evaluation
Exhibition Debrief
Reflection and Celebration
Community Dialogue
Celebration and Reflection
Feedback and Next Steps
Final Journal Entry
Final Reflection
Celebration and Wrap-Up