Summary
The story of the writer famous for spooky, mysterious tales and poems, and how he helped invent the detective story.
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All ages
Poe is known for eerie, mysterious tales; the video keeps things light and age-appropriate, but preview if you have students who dislike spooky themes.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
The story of the writer famous for spooky, mysterious tales and poems, and how he helped invent the detective story.
- What kinds of stories was Edgar Allan Poe famous for?
- How is a mystery or detective story built to keep you guessing?
- Why do people enjoy a story that gives them a little chill?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: mystery, author, suspense.
Try it: Write one spooky-but-not-scary opening sentence for a mystery story.