The Tell-Tale Heart

Embark on a journey into the mysterious world of Edgar Allan Poe and delve into his haunting masterpiece, "The Tell-Tale Heart," originally published in 1843. Poe invites readers to examine the psyche of an unnamed narrator gripped by guilt and paranoia after committing a sinister deed. Prepare for a narrative that explores the enduring consequences of a troubled conscience in this timeless classic from the 19th century, one that helped secure Poe’s reputation as master of the macabre.

My Tell-Tale Heart

In this activity, students will create their own personal reading of Poe's famous short story The Tell-Tale Heart. As students listen and read along, have them document their thoughts, questions, ideas, and observations to Poe's story. Afterwards, have them compare readings with their classmate. They can document in their journals or use this graphic organizer (printable .pdf | word document).        

A list of vocabulary words can be found here.