Teaching the Short Stories of Edgar Allan Poe

In today’s episode of the Teaching ELA Podcast, I discuss several short stories by perhaps the most popular American short story writer ever, and certainly one that resonates with young scholars. Let’s talk about the short stories of Edgar Allan Poe. Today, we’ll discuss classics, such as “The Cask of Amontillado,” “The Black Cat,” “The […]

Teaching Short Stories: Coronavirus Panic Edition

Most of you are probably teaching from somewhere other than a classroom full of students. If you’re looking for short stories that get you through the chaos, you’ve found them. Short Stories in the Time of Coronavirus “Masque of the Red Death” by Edgar Allan Poe. “The “Red Death” had long devastated the country. No […]

Quotes from Edgar Allan Poe’s Poetry and Short Stories

These Edgar Allan Poe quotes can be used to trick your colleagues, impress your friends, or terrify your enemies. Here’s a lesson plan. Edgar Allan Poe Quotes Quote: And Darkness and Decay and the Red Death held illimitable dominion over all. Analysis: This cheerful axiom comes from “The Masque of the Red Death” and refers […]