Everything you would like to know about this genre :
http://web.utk.edu/~wrobinso/590_lec_horror.html
Lists of books updated frequently :
http://www.monsterlibrarian.com/main_page.htm
Describes the horror genre:
http://www.horror.org/horror-is.htm
A list of books and authors for the horror genre:
http://www.lsu.edu/necrofile/
Where to find the best Horror and Suspense Books:
- www.pburglib.org/horror-suspense.htm
- www.cynthialeitichsmith.com/lit_resources/favorites/by_genre/horrorteens.html
- http://www.monsterlibrarian.com/
Horror and suspense book reviews for all ages:
- The following is the official website for the author of the Fearstreet series. It also include teacher resources. http://www.rlstein.com/
Research articles:
- The following article is about how teachers can capture reluctant readers by introducing them to suspense stories and poems of ghost and mysteries. This article discusses how teachers can use horror and suspense in their classrooms through cultural awareness and creativity to intrigue their students.
- This next article provides movie adaptions to books of horror, suspense, and many other genres.
- The following article disscusses the success of young adult horror books. The author analyzes the qualities that make these books popular for young adults while also covering major controversial issues with the genre.
Techniques to use when reading Suspense and Horror:
Story Map: Movie/Book
The student will read a horror and suspense book and complete a story map. After reading the book the student will watch a movie related to the book they read. While watching the movie, the student will fill out another story map.
Reflection: Movie vs. Book
The student reflection will compare and contrast the book and movie story maps. Students will share similarities and differences between the book and movie.
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