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The Fall of the House of Usher Literature Guide

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I've been teaching Poe's stories for years and enjoy mixing things up a bit. This resource is a great addition to the materials I've acquired throughout my career. Thank you!
The Snapchat activity was a huge hit! The comprehension questions and vocabulary were also very helpful.
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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 life in the 21st century. A full answer key is provided along with two bonus student-tested lesson plans. The wide range of activities in this guide will keep your students engaged in this difficult story and help them to gain a deep understanding of one of the most shocking tales of American literature.

Product Includes:

  • Attractive Cover Page for Student Packet
  • Anticipation Guide and Lesson Plan
  • Vocabulary Worksheet
  • Vocabulary Puzzle
  • Comprehension Questions
  • Literary Elements Chart
  • Plot Diagram Scramble Activity
  • Figurative Language Worksheet
  • Symbolism Drawing Activity
  • "Snap Chat!" Activity
  • Full Answer Key for Teacher Use
  • Suggested Lesson Plan for Anticipation Guide
  • Suggested Lesson Plan for Symbolism Drawing Activity
  • Full text of The Fall of the House of Usher

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41 pages
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Teaching Duration
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Last updated Jul 23rd, 2020
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Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific details; provide an objective summary of the text.
Analyze how complex characters (e.g., those with multiple or conflicting motivations) develop over the course of a text, interact with other characters, and advance the plot or develop the theme.
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone (e.g., how the language evokes a sense of time and place; how it sets a formal or informal tone).
Analyze how an author’s choices concerning how to structure a text, order events within it (e.g., parallel plots), and manipulate time (e.g., pacing, flashbacks) create such effects as mystery, tension, or surprise.

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