This comprehensive 5-lesson Poe unit gives you everything you need to teach some of his most famous poems and short stories:
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Annabel Lee (Poetry – sound, scansion, tone, theme)
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Lenore (Poetry – grief, tone shifts, poetic devices)
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The Tell-Tale Heart (Short Story – suspense & unreliable narrator debate)
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The Cask of Amontillado (Short Story – irony, symbolism, Gothic setting)
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The Black Cat (Short Story – guilt, madness, mock trial: madness vs. supernatural)
Perfect for Grades 8–12, this bundle blends close reading, guided annotation, debates, performance activities, and writing assessments to keep students engaged while building literary analysis skills.
What’s Inside
📊 100+ total PowerPoint slides
📖 Guided annotation & reading organizers
🐾 Symbolism, Tone & Mood charts
⚖️ Debates & Mock Trial (Madness vs. Supernatural)
📝 Rubrics, Quick Writes & Exit Tickets
🎭 Performance & Group Activities
🎯 Standards-aligned lessons (2–3 days each)
Why Teachers Love It
✔️ Flexibility – Each lesson works alone OR as a sequenced Poe unit.
✔️ Engagement – Students debate, act, annotate, and analyze in multiple ways.
✔️ Rigor + Fun – Critical thinking balanced with interactive Gothic activities.
✔️ Time-Saving – Ready-to-teach slides, handouts, and rubrics included.
