Halloween Common Core RL.9-10.4 resources

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

Grades:

8th - 12th

Types:

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Also included in: The Lottery Activity Bundle (Shirley Jackson)

Reading Paired Texts Bundle — The Story of an Hour, The Yellow Wallpaper

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In this Paired Texts Bundle — You will receive a literary analysis for each individual story: The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin and The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. In addition, you will receive an essay prompt and rubric for a text-dependent analysis essay and graphic organizer to compare and contrast both pieces of literature. The paired texts analysis focuses on many literary elements (similarities and differences) including: point of view, text structure, theme, characters

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PowerPoint Presentations, Activities, Lesson

Grades:

8th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

CCSS:

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The Monkey's Paw - Beginner ESL Halloween Text - Remote Learning Version

Created by

Textsforesl

Have you ever wanted to read "The Monkey's Paw" with your ESL class? Then this is perfect story for you!The chilling classic is adapted to make it accessible to Beginner ESL students and less advanced readers.This is a remote version, designed to work on computers so you can assign it via Google Classroom using the TPT Digital platform.It is also available at a higher (but still adapted level) for regular ELA classroom and a paper PDF version, which includes all sorts of fun graphic organizers,

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, English Language Arts, Halloween

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Independent Work Packet

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.3

, RL.6.10

, RL.7.1

, RL.7.3

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Also included in: The Monkey's Paw - 2-Level Adapted Text Bundle - ESL Halloween Fun!

Creative Writing Unit Plan for Gothic Fiction and Horror (Google Drive)

Created by

Inquiring Mind of the English Teacher Kind

Save time without sacrificing rigor in the high school Creative Writing classroom with this low-prep, Common Core-aligned unit plan and these all-inclusive resources for engaging students fully in the narrative writing process. Materials are made for Google Drive. (Alternatively, printable versions are available.) Included are the following:A detailed, standards-based unit plan articulating the unit's transfer goal(s), essential question(s), enduring understanding(s), learning target(s), academi

Subjects:

Creative Writing, English Language Arts, Halloween

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

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Also included in: High School Creative Writing Complete Semester Curriculum and Materials Bundle

The Fall of the House of Usher Literature Guide

Created by

Language Arts Excellence

This resource features a comprehensive Common Core-aligned literature guide for use while reading Edgar Allan Poe's tale of the original haunted house, The Fall of the House of Usher. The packet provides an excellent basis for comprehension and vocabulary acquisition for the short story and encourages students to think critically about Poe's use of literary elements, figurative language, plot elements, and symbolism. Also included is a creative "Snap Chat!" activity that will bring the story to

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Grades:

9th - 12th

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CCSS:

Also included in: Edgar Allan Poe Short Story BUNDLE

Edgar Allan Poe Digital Escape Room Bundle — 5 Digital Escape Rooms

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Save money and get FIVE DIFFERENT digital escape rooms!This purchase includes the bundle of 5 Awesome Edgar Allan Poe Digital Escape Rooms. Your students are going to love deciphering and solving puzzles in these dark and creepy, 360° digital escape rooms. All 5 escape rooms are designed to work for a laptop, tablet, or smart phone. Students will solve a series of clues based on the texts. The clues require comprehension skills, finding textual evidence, and making inferences.The 5 pieces of Poe

Subjects:

Autumn, English Language Arts, Halloween

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

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Halloween ESCAPE ROOM

Created by

Language Arts Excellence

Get ready to have the most fun you'll have teaching with a lesson that your students will be talking about for years to come with the Halloween ESCAPE ROOM for ELA!There is no wonder why escape rooms are so popular; they are highly engaging and encourage people to work together and think creatively in order to solve different puzzles... all while trying to beat the clock! This meticulously-crafted resource features all of the materials you need to conduct a full-length Halloween-themed Escape Ro

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Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

CCSS:

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Also included in: Holiday Escape Room BUNDLE for ELA

Edgar Allan Poe Short Stories — BUNDLE Reading Comprehension Activities

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This Edgar Allan Poe Gothic Short Stories Bundle includes a literary analysis for the following 5 short stories:The Tell-Tale HeartThe Cask of AmontilladoThe Fall of the House of UsherThe Black CatThe Masque of the Red DeathEach product includes an in-depth look at each piece of literature with corresponding activities and reading comprehension questions. All stories form a perfect gothic literature unit, Edgar Allan Poe unit, or short story unit during Halloween season!This BUNDLE also includes

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Worksheets, Activities, Lesson

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

CCSS:

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"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" Complete Unit (Print + DIGITAL)

Created by

My Reading Resources

“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is known as one of America’s first short stories. This classic story by Washington Irving is still loved today, 200 years after it was first published. Great story for Halloween!This complete unit was written by My Reading Resources, and it focuses on vocabulary. The unit includes: Student Packet - 18 pages of short answer questions, multiple choice, and writing prompts designed to address many CCSS for grades 6-12 (digital option)Vocabulary cards with several game

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Assessment, Independent Work Packet

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.2

, RL.6.3

, RL.6.4

, RL.6.10

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Edgar Allan Poe, "The Raven", Halloween Activity | Poetry Analysis

Created by

English Oh My

Use Edgar Allan Poe's, "The Raven". Are you interested in teaching “The Raven”? Need an awesome three to four-day lesson right before Halloween? Here it is! Introduce your students to the haunting poem, “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe, and have your students learn, analyze, critically think and discuss this poem with guided vocabulary and comprehension questions. Next, have your students dive into Poe’s poetry writing, analyzing his style and formatting. Lastly, challenge your students to write

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Halloween, Poetry

Grades:

8th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Printables

CCSS:

RL.8.2

, RL.8.3

Halloween, Poetry, Reading Strategies

, RL.9-10.2

, RL.9-10.3

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Also included in: Edgar Allan Poe Bundle- The Raven, Posters

We Annotate Because We Care - "The Raven"

Created by

Arik Durfee

In this unit, perfect for Halloween or a larger unit on Poe, students will create an annotated version of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” and then present or publish their final draft. This Common-Core-aligned assignment gives students an opportunity to practice doing a close reading. Close reading asks each student to use all they’ve learned about poetry, poetic devices, word choice, symbols, theme, mood, and even research to decipher the meaning of Poe’s most read poem, “The Raven.” INCLUDE

Subjects:

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

PowerPoint Presentations, Unit Plans, Lesson

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Halloween Gothic Short Stories Volume II — Bonus Halloween Activity

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This bundle contains 5 Halloween Gothic Short Stories as well as a Bonus Halloween Activity (just for fun!)This bundle includes the following short stories analyses:The Outsider by H.P. LovecraftLuella Miller by Mary Wilkins FreemanThe Black Cat by Edgar Allan PoeThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington IrvingThe Body Snatcher by Robert Louis StevensonAdditionally, there is a Halloween puzzle/activity packet included which is just for fun!All products include: academic vocabulary, reading compr

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PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Lesson

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.8.2

, RL.8.3

, RL.8.5

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The Fall of the House of Usher—Reading Comprehension, Gothic Literature Analysis

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This product is for Edgar Allan Poe's “The Fall of the House of Usher” and consists of reading comprehension questions and a gothic literature analysis graphic organizer.1) To activate students' prior knowledge on gothic literature, students will participate in a carousel brainstorming activity. 2) Students will define academic vocabulary for the short story “The Fall of the House of Usher."3) Students will read the full story “The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe and complete the

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Worksheets, Activities, Graphic Organizers

Grades:

8th - 12th, Adult Education

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.8.10

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Also included in: Edgar Allan Poe Short Stories — BUNDLE Reading Comprehension Activities

Edgar Allan Poe Coloring Pages: Google Slides ™ Digital Activity

Created by

The Crazy English Teacher

My Freshmen love these! I've included quotations from "The Raven", "Dream within a Dream", "The Fall of the House of Usher", "Tell Tale Heart", and "The Cask of Amontillado". They are a great way to discuss beautiful diction, mood, and tone while the stress relief of coloring. They also make beautiful mini-posters in your room.Click here to follow me for free lessons and sales!Click here to have free lessons and unit ideas sent to your email.$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$You can also purchase this lesson as

Subjects:

Grades:

6th - 10th

Types:

Activities, Printables

CCSS:

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Also included in: Edgar Allan Poe Bundle of lessons: Stations and literature Units

The Black Cat Short Story Analysis

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Have your students read the creepy, gothic short story "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe and supplement your lesson with these pre-reading, during reading, and after reading activities!First have your students look at a series of superstitions and decide if they are superstitious themselves.Secondly, this story is RICH with academic vocabulary. Have your students choose 10 words from a list of 25 words to learn and define. Next, your students will read the short story "The Black Cat" by Edgar A

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Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

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Also included in: Edgar Allan Poe Short Stories — BUNDLE Reading Comprehension Activities

The Cask of Amontillado Reading Comprehension Bundle

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This bundle includes 3 resources for “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allan Poe.1) 360° Digital Escape Room. Students will solve a series of clues based on the story in order to crack the master lock and escape the room. This game entails reading comprehension skills, finding textual evidence, and making inferences. 2) Literary Analysis. This includes: an anticipation guide, vocabulary, reading questions, quick summary, after reading activity, and answer keys. 3) One Pager Project. Students i

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Worksheets, Projects, Games

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

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The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allen Poe Analysis Activity - Setting and Mood

Created by

Mondays Made Easy

Differentiate between setting and mood in Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado” using this literary analysis activity! Includes information handouts and close reading quotations to explore the author’s illustration of setting and mood in this classic short story. Suitable for online learning with digital worksheets for Google Classroom®! Included with this Analysis Activity for Setting and Mood in “The Cask of Amontillado”:✏️ Informational Handouts about Setting and Mood - Digital &

Subjects:

Close Reading, Halloween, Short Stories

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Worksheets, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

Close Reading, Halloween, Short Stories

, RL.8.5

, RL.8.6

, RL.9-10.1

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Also included in: Short Story Bundle - Literary Analysis Activities for Secondary - Digital, Print

The Cask of Amontillado Activities - Short Story Unit - Themes, Mood, Characters

Created by

Mondays Made Easy

This spooky short story unit for Edgar Allen Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado” includes literary analysis activities, comprehension questions, real-life parallels, assessments, and more! Explore setting, theme, mood, characterization, irony, and other literary devices. Suitable for online learning and Google Classroom®! ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Save over 45% with the bundled discount!⚡️⚡️⚡️Included with this Short Story Unit for “The Cask of Amontillado” by Edgar Allen Poe:✏️ 60+ Essential Vocabulary Terms - Digi

Subjects:

Grades:

9th - 12th

Types:

Study Guides, Thematic Unit Plans

CCSS:

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The Monkey's Paw - Beginner ESL Halloween Text + Activities + Graphic Organizers

Created by

Textsforesl

Have you ever wanted to read "The Monkey's Paw" with your ESL class? Then this is perfect for you!The chilling classic is adapted to make it accessible to high beginner ESL students and less advanced readers. It is also available at a higher (but still adapted level) for regular ELA classroom. Please note - this will be highly challenging for absolute newcomers, unless you can add native language support. Please check out the preview to give you a sense of the language level.Tackle vocabulary an

Subjects:

EFL - ESL - ELD, English Language Arts, Halloween

Grades:

6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education

Types:

Guided Reading Books, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.6.1

, RL.6.3

, RL.6.10

, RL.7.1

, RL.7.3

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Also included in: Halloween ESL Beginner Fiction / Non Fiction Bundle - Corresponds with OPD.

Lessons & Activities for "Click Clack the Rattle Bag" Thrill & Suspense Unit

Created by

Magic With Mrs C

Perfect for the beginning of a short story unit, a thrill & suspense unit, or a fun reading activity in autumn!Hook your students with fun, thought-provoking pre- and post-activities for Neil Gaiman's suspenseful short story "Click Clack the Rattle Bag."Focus on literary elements such as foreshadowing, conflict, plot, protagonist/antagonist, theme, and setting. Introduce students to the five-step plot structure: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution by having stud

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Activities, Graphic Organizers, Lesson

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

The Body Snatcher Short Story Analysis

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The Body Snatcher is a Gothic Mystery Short Story by Robert Louis Stevenson. If you've never read this tale before, I highly recommend it! This gothic story is told in an embedded narrative and is inspired by the true crimes of William Hare and William Burke in 1828.The Hare and Burke murders were a series of 16 killings committed in Edinburgh, Scotland where the men would dig up corpses and sell the bodies to Doctor Robert Knox for dissection at his anatomy lectures.Included in this short story

Subjects:

PowerPoint Presentations, Worksheets, Activities

Grades:

7th - 12th

Types:

CCSS:

, RL.8.2

, RL.8.3

English Language Arts, Halloween, Poetry

, RL.8.10

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Also included in: Halloween Gothic Short Stories Volume II — Bonus Halloween Activity

Halloween Poetry Analysis Writing Prompts or Bell Ringers

Created by

OCBeachTeacher

Use these bell-ringer prompts to give students practice reading and analyzing poems quickly. Each handout requires students to provide theme topics, theme statements, and text support for their responses. There are five Halloween-themed poems in total. (Analyze one a day for a full week of poetry or give one poem a week for five weeks of poetry.) Furthermore, for an extension activity, students can choose their own poems and use the blank template to analyze them. If desired, use the varying di

Subjects:

Grades:

8th - 11th

Types:

Activities, Handouts, Graphic Organizers

CCSS:

, RL.8.2