This short assignment, based on Edgar Allan Poe's classic short story, "THE TELL-TALE HEART," requires students to think critically about the author's life. Students must visit an online biography of the author, answer comprehension questions, then analyze how his life has affected his writing.
Also included is the full original text of the short story.
* NOTE: This product is designed as a stand-alone activity; however, it is also a component of "THE TELL-TALE HEART" COMPLETE UNIT, which can