The Black Cat - Edgar Allan Poe (3 Lessons!)

This immersive lesson offers students a deep dive into Edgar Allan Poe’s Gothic short story “The Black Cat.”

By examining Poe’s use of symbolism, themes, and narrative style, students uncover the psychological and moral complexities of the narrator’s descent into madness.

Engaging activities include analysing imagery, discussing the symbolism of the black cats and the wall, and exploring how alcohol influences the narrator’s unraveling psyche. Students analyze key themes like guilt, violence, and unreliable narration, using textual evidence to support their interpretations.

Through a blend of individual, pair, and visual storytelling tasks, students also plan and create their own comic adaptation of the story, making complex literary elements accessible and memorable.

Buy this lesson to captivate your students with the dark intricacies of Poe’s Gothic world while enhancing their analytical, creative, and interpretative skills!

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TRUE CRIME: Solving the Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe’s Death - https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13152942
The “Tell-Tale Heart” Lessons: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13152809
“The Raven” Lessons: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13152971