Get your students into the Halloween spirit with all the freebies we have to offer at Prestwick House! From peculiar posters inspired by Poe’s poems to spooky crossword puzzles based on literature’s most terrifying classics, you can find 31 scary ELA downloadable resources at the English Teacher’s Free Library.
NEW FOR 2022! Think Poe-sitive Poster
Look on the bright side with this free printable poster featuring a Poe-inspired limerick!
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31 Days of Classic Literary Horror Poster
This poster highlights 31 of the creepiest, spookiest, and most terrifying creatures and characters from classic literature.
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Frankenstein Character Map
Have students draw connections between Frankenstein’s iconic cast of characters with this free chart.
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How to Teach Frankenstein
Explore the consequences of social alienation and ambition in Mary Shelley’s classic horror story, Frankenstein.
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Frankenstein Crossword Puzzle
This crossword puzzle will challenge your students to recall details from one of the most famous monster stories, Frankenstein.
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AuthorSpeak: Mary Shelley Poster
Bring Mary Shelley’s spirit to life in your classroom with this haunting AuthorSpeak poster.
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How to Teach Dracula
Bram Stoker’s famous work introduces students to Gothic fiction and the format of an epistolary novel.
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The Dark Side of Literature: Dracula Poster
Bring the supernatural to life with this free poster featuring Bram Stoker’s legendary gothic masterpiece.
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How to Teach The Best of Poe
Poe’s stories and poems will both fulfill your English language arts needs and captivate your students along the way.
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The Best of Poe Crossword Puzzle
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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Honoring Edgar Allan Poe Poster
Set a spooky mood in your classroom with the madness and musicality of “The Raven.”
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AuthorSpeak: Edgar Allan Poe Poster
Embrace the somber and macabre with this free Edgar Allan Poe AuthorSpeak poster.
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“Annabel Lee” Poster
Remember Edgar Allan Poe’s poignant poem of lost love with this free poster.
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“The Cask of Amontillado” Poster
Captivate your students with one of Poe’s most succinct and effortless short stories using this free poster.
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“The Tell-Tale Heart” Poster
Put one of Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous psychological horror stories on display with this free poster.
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The Dark Side of Literature: “The Raven” Poster
Present Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” and its haunting themes with this free poster.
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“The Raven” – Examining Poe’s Theory of “Unity of Effect” Lesson Plan
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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Rhyme and Repetition in Poe's “Annabel Lee” Lesson Plan
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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How to Teach The Crucible
Discover ways to teach Arthur Miller’s classic allegory about McCarthyism and moral compromise in the face of danger.
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The Crucible Crossword Puzzle
No one will be put on trial for downloading this free crossword puzzle for Arthur Miller’s The Crucible!
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“Because I could not stop for Death” Lesson Plan
Introduce tone in poetry with this lesson plan for “Because I could not stop for Death,” by Emily Dickinson.
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“Because I could not stop for Death” Poster
Explore Emily Dickinson’s mysterious and unconventional approach to death with this free poster.
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How to Teach The Graveyard Book
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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How to Teach The Metamorphosis
Vagueness and intrigue found throughout the text make Franz Kafka’s allegory perfect to dissect in the classroom.
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The Metamorphosis Crossword Puzzle
Reviewing Franz Kafka’s absurdist novella is easy with this free crossword puzzle.
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Famous First Lines: The Metamorphosis Poster
“As Gregor Samsa awoke one morning out of restless dreams, he found himself in bed, transformed into a gargantuan pest.”
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How to Teach The Picture of Dorian Gray
Oscar Wilde’s beautifully written novel is a chilling way to introduce students to Aestheticism and Gothic horror.
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How to Teach Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
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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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Crossword Puzzle
Help your students review Robert Louis Stevenson’s thrilling Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde with this free crossword puzzle.
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The Dark Side of Literature: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Poster
Encourage your students to discuss the duality of human nature with this free poster.
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How to Teach Coraline
Students will love this thrilling, engaging read packed with ghosts, talking cats, and other strange critters.
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Find even more valuable teaching resources at the English Teacher’s Free Library!