Dark Literary Devices Poster Set

Learning about literary devices has never been so frighteningly fun!

The Origin of Frankenstein Poster Set

These classroom posters feature a quote from the novel in which Shelley describes the terrifying creature that inspired the story.

AuthorSpeak: Mary Shelley Poster

Bring Mary Shelley’s spirit to life in your classroom with this haunting AuthorSpeak poster.

The Dark Side of Literature: Dracula Poster

Bring the supernatural to life with this free poster featuring Bram Stoker’s legendary gothic masterpiece.

Think Poe-sitive Poster

Have a little fun with your next unit on Poe’s works with this free downloadable poster! Featuring a quirky rendition of Edgar Allan Poe’s famous daguerreotype and a humorous limerick, this poster will remind you to stay “Poe-sitive.”

Honoring Edgar Allan Poe Poster

Set a spooky mood in your classroom with the madness and musicality of “The Raven.”

AuthorSpeak: Edgar Allan Poe Poster

Embrace the somber and macabre with this free Edgar Allan Poe AuthorSpeak poster.

“Annabel Lee” Poster

Remember Edgar Allan Poe’s poignant poem of lost love with this free poster.

“The Cask of Amontillado” Poster

Captivate your students with one of Poe’s most succinct and effortless short stories using this free poster.

“The Tell-Tale Heart” Poster

Put one of Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous psychological horror stories on display with this free poster.

The Dark Side of Literature: “The Raven” Poster

Present Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” and its haunting themes with this free poster.

“Because I could not stop for Death” Poster

Explore Emily Dickinson’s mysterious and unconventional approach to death with this free poster.

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.”

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.

31 Days of Classic Literary Horror Poster

This poster highlights 31 of the creepiest, spookiest, and most terrifying creatures and characters from classic literature.

Frankenstein Crossword Puzzle

This crossword puzzle will challenge your students to recall details from one of the most famous monster stories, Frankenstein.

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.

The Crucible Crossword Puzzle

No one will be put on trial for downloading this free crossword puzzle for Arthur Miller’s The Crucible!

The Metamorphosis Crossword Puzzle

Reviewing Franz Kafka’s absurdist novella is easy with this free crossword puzzle.

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.

Frankenstein Character Map

Have students draw connections between Frankenstein’s iconic cast of characters with this free chart.

The Crucible Character Map

Your students can easily keep track of the relationships between the accused and the accusers with this printable worksheet.

Frankenstein Job Interview Webquest

In this webquest for Mary Shelley’s classic science fiction novel, your students have the chance to become Dr. Frankenstein’s lab assistant—but only if they have the right skills.

“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 schemes are used to create one central impression.

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.”

“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.

How to Teach Dracula

Bram Stoker’s famous work introduces students to Gothic fiction and the format of an epistolary novel.

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.

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.

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.

How to Teach The Devil in the White City

The Devil in the White City will fascinate students as it weaves history and entertainment together.

How to Teach Coraline

Students will love this thrilling, engaging read packed with ghosts, talking cats, and other strange critters.