Curated OER
Horror Tales: What Makes Them Spooky?
Before you jump into this instructional activity, be aware there is little to work with. That being said, the ideas are solid and will be brought to life with a little Halloween spirit. Learners examine horror as a sub-genre, and...
Curated OER
Horror Films: Word Search
In this word search worksheet, students search for names of famous horror films. Films include classics as well as newer films.
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Chase Young, PhD
Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: What Do You Come For? [Pdf]
This resource is a reader's theater script adaptation of Alvin Swartz "Someone Named Eva" from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Five character roles are needed in this activity.
Other
Brandeis: Edgar Allan Poe
Here, read about the life and career of Edgar Allan Poe(January 19, 1809-October 7, 1849) and learn about the significance of his works. Click on a section of the "Table of Contents" to be taken to a specific part of the article and...
TES Global
Tes: Frankenstein Comic
[Free Registration/Login Required] This English Language Learner resource provides visual supports to accompany Mary Shelley's classic book Frankenstein. This resource can also be used to introduce young readers to this classic horror...
Georgetown University
Georgetown University: Edgar Allan Poe (1809 1849)
This site is a professor's guide for students. This guide features information on how to distinguish between Poe and his narrators in his stories.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Why Is Being Scared So Fun?
What could possibly be fun about being scared? Margee Kerr examines the biology and psychology behind what makes fear so fun. [4:29]
Other
Joan Aiken: Wolves and Alternate Worlds
This is short biography & an excerpt of an interview with children's author Joan Aiken. She speaks about her influences, ideas, and future writings.
Other
Qrisse's Edgar Allan Poe's Pages
From this page, access information on Poe's life and career. In addition, read full-texts of Poe's stories and poems and check out an audio file of "The Raven."
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: How to Write a Blackwood Article by Edgar Allan Poe
Classic Reader provides numerous classic written pieces from famous authors. One work is "How to Write a Blackwood Article," a work written by the author, Edgar Allen Poe.
Other
The Horror Writers Association
This is the The Horror Writers Association homepage. HWA is an organization of writers and publishing professionals. It includes "The Top 40 Horror Books of All Time as chosen by the Horror Writers Association."
TES Global
Tes: Schemes of Work: Prose. Ghost Stories
[Free Registration/Login Required] This series of 13 lessons explores the horror/ghost film genre. Students will culminate the study by writing their own ghost stories.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Count Magnus by Montague Rhodes James
Classic Reader provides a number of historical fiction pieces from famous authors. One work is a ghost story, Count Magnus, which was first published in 1904. It is part of the "The Ghosts of Antiquary" series written by Montague Rhodes...
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Mary Shelley
This site from Bibliomania provides the reader with a brief but factual biographical sketch of the author, Mary Shelley. Includes link to the full text of her famous work, Frankenstein.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelly
The scientist Victor Frankenstein recounts his story of bringing a creature to life and the tragedies that followed. Selected (8) reading passages (grades 8-12) to pair with the horror novel "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelly. [Free account...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Dead Sexton by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is "The Dead Sexton." This short ghost story was written in early 1900's by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Lair of the White Worm by Bram Stoker
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published in 1911, one publication is the horror novel entitled The Lair of the White Worm. This story was written by Bram Stoker.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: The Jewel of Seven Stars by Bram Stoker
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. First published 1903, one work is The Jewel of Seven Stars. This horror novel was written by Bram Stoker.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Horror: A True Tale by Anonymous
This resource includes the full text of a classic short story "Horror: A True Tale." This story is part of the classic literature collection from Classic Reader.
