Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive ("The Tell-Tale Heart")
In this segment, students explore Poe's famous short story "The Tell-Tale Heart." Through literary analysis, students consider why the story remains popular today and how Poe hooks readers from the very first sentence. Part of the "Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive" series. Please Note: This resource contains material that may be sensitive for some students. Teachers should exercise discretion in evaluating whether this resource is suitable for their class.
Media Details
Runtime: 3 minutes 5 seconds
- Topic: Biographies, Language Arts, Literature
- Subtopic: American Literature, Literacy, Poe, Edgar Allan
- Grade/Interest Level: 10 - 12
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- Release Year: 2017
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Learning Media
- Series: Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive
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