Something wicked this way comes—every day this month! For each of Prestwick House's 31 Days of October, find our most spook-tacular teacher resources in our English Teacher’s Free Library. Don't get left in the dark—make sure to check out all of the fang-tastic freebies we have to offer!
Discover ways to teach Arthur Miller's classic allegory about McCarthyism and moral compromise in the face of danger.
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Set a spooky mood in your classroom with the madness and musicality of “The Raven.”
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Introduce tone in poetry with this lesson plan for “Because I could not stop for Death” by Emily Dickinson.
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Explore the extent of Edgar Allan Poe’s greatest works with this free crossword puzzle for the anthology The Best of Poe.
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Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book is an exciting coming-of-age novel that blends folklore and legends with Gothic, horror, and mystery genres.
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Help your students expand their vocabulary with exciting, out-of-this-world content that is sure to engage!
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Explore the consequences of social alienation and ambition in Mary Shelley’s classic horror story, Frankenstein.
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In this lesson, your students will learn about Poe's theory of "Unity of Effect" and how imagery, meter, and rhyme scheme are used to create one central impression.
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Oscar Wilde's beautifully written novel is a chilling way to introduce students to Aestheticism and Gothic horror.
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This crossword puzzle will challenge your students to recall details from one of the most famous monster stories, Frankenstein.
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"As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning out of restless dreams, he found himself in bed, transformed into a gargantuan pest."
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Bring the supernatural to life with this free poster featuring Bram Stoker’s legendary gothic masterpiece.
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Embrace the somber and macabre with this free Edgar Allan Poe AuthorSpeak poster.
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Bram Stoker’s famous work introduces students to Gothic fiction and the format of an epistolary novel.
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Remember Edgar Allan Poe’s poignant poem of lost love with this free poster.
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Help your students review Robert Louis Stevenson’s thrilling Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde with this free crossword puzzle.
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Vagueness and intrigue found throughout the text make Franz Kafka’s allegory perfect to dissect in the classroom.
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Present Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” and its haunting themes with this free poster.
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The Devil in the White City will fascinate students as it weaves history and entertainment together.
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Explore Emily Dickinson’s mysterious and unconventional approach to death with this free poster.
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Use this lesson plan to help your students identify rhyme schemes and discuss the effects of repetition in Edgar Allan Poe's "Annabel Lee."
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Captivate your students with one of Poe’s most succinct and effortless short stories using this free poster.
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Encourage your students to discuss the duality of human nature with this free poster.
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Put one of Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous psychological horror stories on display with this free poster.
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Students will love this thrilling, engaging read packed with ghosts, talking cats, and other strange critters.
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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde makes for great lessons on how societal expectations help shape individuals—for better or for worse.
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Poe's stories and poems will both fulfill your English language arts needs and captivate your students along the way.
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This poster highlights 31 of the creepiest, spookiest, and most terrifying creatures and characters from classic literature.
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