The Tell Tale Heart

“The Tell Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe is a classic short story that is riveting from start to finish. This is one of Poe’s most recognized works, and it is sure to grab the attention of your students! This resource is aligned to Common Core standards and age/grade appropriate. All materials provided in this lesson will position students to make a claim about the narrator and engage in deep conversations regarding the events that unfold. This unit infuses a bit of technology with the use of QR codes, but no worries, teachers are still set up for success without the technology. This unit is designed for Grades 8-10!

Mini-Lessons:
- Mood and Tone
- Prefixes and Suffixes
- Context Clues
- Irony
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Text Materials:
This unit includes the text for students. There are two different options (with and without guided questions) and a teacher annotated copy to assist with analysis.