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The Fall of the House of Usher Unit: Close Read, Vocab, Activities, Test, & More

By Selena Smith

Looking for engaging materials for "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe that your students will enjoy and not complain about? This unit will have your students interacting with this difficult Poe text in no time.What's included . . .►

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Short Stories, Close Reading

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

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RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.3, RL.11-12.5, RL.11-12.7, RL.11-12.10, RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.7, W.11-12.2, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.7...

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The Cask of Amontillado Unit: Hands-on Activities, Vocabulary, Plot, Final Test

By Selena Smith

Looking for some new ideas to use in teaching "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe? Engage your students in this fantastic, suspenseful short story with this engaging resource that students will love!What's Included . . . ►Step-by-step

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Close Reading

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

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Worksheets, Activities, Assessment

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RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.5, RL.9-10.7, RL.9-10.10, W.9-10.2b, SL.9-10.1, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2, L.9-10.4...

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The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe Abridged - Print & Digital

By Selena Smith

Looking for an abridged version of "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe that has all the meat of the story without the repetitive and wordy parts? This resource helps struggling readers grasp the story with a much easier-to-understand

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Worksheets, Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.10

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Edgar Allan Poe Escape Room: Learn about Poe's Life & His Literary Works

By Selena Smith

Looking for an interesting way to introduce Edgar Allan Poe to your students? Check out this engaging escape room that will have your students learning about Edgar Allan Poe's life, theories surrounding his death, his short stories, and two of his

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Poetry

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Research, Activities, Games

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.3, RI.9-10.1, W.9-10.7, W.9-10.8, SL.9-10.1

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The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe Hands-on Activity with Rubric

By Selena Smith

Need a fresh, super engaging activity to assess the students' understanding of "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe? You have found it! Get students thinking, analyzing, inferring, and creating with this fun, hands-on hidden door task!

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Lesson

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.3, RL.9-10.4, RL.9-10.10, W.9-10.2b, L.8.1, L.9-10.1, L.9-10.2, L.9-10.5

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Edgar Allan Poe Death Theory Debate: Research, Analyze, Synthesize, Gallery Walk

By Selena Smith

Looking for an engaging activity to interest students in Edgar Allan Poe? This lesson gets students researching, thinking critically, analyzing information, collaborating, moving around the room, stating claims and rebuttals, as well as presenting

Subjects:

Critical Thinking, Oral Communication, Informational Text

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Research, Activities, Lesson

CCSS:

W.11-12.7, W.11-12.9, SL.11-12.1, SL.11-12.2, SL.11-12.4

$3.00

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"The Fall of the House of Usher" Escape Room

By Selena Smith

Looking for an interesting way to assess understanding for "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe? Check out this engaging escape room that will have your students using their knowledge of the story, thinking critically, and working

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.7, RI.11-12.4, W.11-12.4, SL.11-12.1, L.11-12.4

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The Fall of the House of Usher Complete Unit - Digital & Print

By Selena Smith

Looking for engaging materials for "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe that your students will enjoy and not complain about? This unit in both print and digital format will have your students interacting with this difficult Poe text

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Short Stories, Close Reading

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.5, RL.11-12.7, RL.11-12.10, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.7, W.11-12.2, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.7, W.11-12.9...

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The Fall of the House of Usher 1960 Film Viewing Guide

By Selena Smith

Need something to hold students accountable for watching the reenactment of "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe? This resource accompanies the 1960 film version starring Vincent Price, directed by Roger Corman, and it is print &

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Drama, Short Stories

Grades:

6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Movie Guides

CCSS:

RL.11-12.7, SL.11-12.1, SL.11-12.2

$2.00

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The Cask of Amontillado Final Test (Edgar Allan Poe)

By Selena Smith

Need a print & go test for "The Cask of Amontillado"? This test contains 30 questions that will assess your students understanding of this short story by Edgar Allan Poe.What's included . . . ► 30 Questions11 multiple choice, 9 true/false5

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Assessment

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"The Fall of the House of Usher" Digital Escape

By Selena Smith

Looking for an interesting way to assess students' understanding for "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe in a digital format? Check out this engaging escape room that will have your students applying their knowledge of the story,

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Literature, Short Stories

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RI.11-12.4, W.11-12.4, SL.11-12.1, L.11-12.4

$7.99

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The Fall of the House of Usher Vocabulary Puzzle - Digital & Print

By Selena Smith

Looking for a hands-on activity for vocabulary terms in "The Fall of the House of Usher"? This Vocabulary Activity is a fun way to familiarize students with some vocabulary they will see in the story. It also makes them think critically as they put

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Critical Thinking

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

Types:

Activities, Printables, Google Apps

CCSS:

L.11-12.4

$1.25

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"The Fall of the House of Usher" Digital and Print Escape

By Selena Smith

Looking for an interesting way to assess students' understanding of "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe in a digital format? Check out this engaging print & digital escape room that will have your students applying their

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Literature

Grades:

8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Games

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.7, RI.11-12.4, W.11-12.4, SL.11-12.1, L.11-12.4

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The Fall of the House of Usher Digital Unit -Interactive Activities, Vocab, Test

By Selena Smith

Subjects:

Vocabulary, Short Stories, Close Reading

Grades:

9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Assessment, Google Apps

CCSS:

RL.11-12.1, RL.11-12.2, RL.11-12.5, RL.11-12.7, RL.11-12.10, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.7, W.11-12.2, W.11-12.4, W.11-12.7, W.11-12.9...

$8.95

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Digital Edgar Allan Poe Escape: Learn about Poe's Life & His Literary Works

By Selena Smith

Looking for an interesting way to introduce Edgar Allan Poe to your students? Check out this engaging digital escape room that will have your students learning about Edgar Allan Poe's life, theories surrounding his death, his short stories, and two

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Critical Thinking, Poetry

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Research, Activities, Games

CCSS:

RL.9-10.1, RL.9-10.3, RI.9-10.1, W.9-10.7, W.9-10.8, SL.9-10.1

$7.99

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The Cask of Amontillado Vocabulary Task Sheet & Memory Game

By Selena Smith

Looking for an interactive way to teach vocabulary terms for "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe? Great! You and your students will enjoy this resource!What's Included . . . ► Application task for 16 terms from the short story with answer

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Vocabulary, Short Stories

Grades:

7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Homeschool

Types:

Activities, Games

CCSS:

L.9-10.4

$2.50

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I am in my 27th year of teaching, and I still love it. I have taught the following: 8th grade Language Arts and Social Studies; 9th and 10th grade standard and honors English; 11th grade standard, honors, and Advanced Placement English Language and Composition English; 12th grade standard English; college American Literature I and II.

MY TEACHING STYLE

My teaching style is hands-on and activity driven. I enjoy inventing different, innovative lessons that surprise my students. Students work in collaborative groups often and develop speaking and teamwork skills. Instruction should be rigorous, challenging, and fun.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

National Board Certification 2003 National Board Re-Certification 2012 Masters in English Education Teacher of the Year at Wayne Early Middle College High School 2008 N.C. Teaching Fellows Scholarship County Writing Plan Committee

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received my B.S. degree in Secondary English Education from East Carolina University in 1995. I received my MAEd degree from East Carolina University in 2012.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

My husband of 24 years is also a teacher. We have two beautiful daughters who keep us very busy. I am also a speaker/advocate/author for child sexual abuse awareness and prevention.

GRADES

PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Grammar, Spelling, Vocabulary, Specialty, Science, Social Studies, Government, U.S. History, World History, Arts & Music, Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Other (Art), Music, Drama, ESL-EFL-ELL, Health, Other (ELA), Life Skills, Religion, Critical Thinking, For All Subjects, Literature, Professional Development, School Counseling, Character Education, Family Consumer Sciences, Study Skills, Problem Solving, Criminal Justice - Law, Short Stories, Writing, Oral Communication, Reading Strategies, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Poetry, Black History Month, Tools for Common Core, For All Subjects, Informational Text, Early Intervention, Close Reading, African History