Edgar Allan Poe Escape Room: Learn about Poe's Life & His Literary Works

Looking for an interesting way to introduce Edgar Allan Poe to your students? Check out this engaging escape room that will have your students learning about Edgar Allan Poe's life, theories surrounding his death, his short stories, and two of his poems as they think critically and work collaboratively to solve 5 different clues.

What's Included:

► Step-by-step instructions

► Hint cards

► 5 well-designed puzzles to solve

► Self-checking Google form

► Clue labels (optional)

► Congratulations certificate

► Exit ticket

► Answer key

⭐⭐⭐NO LOCKS OR BOXES? NO PROBLEM:

Option: Have students solve the clues without having any physical locks or boxes. Each clue has a picture of the lock they are trying to open along with the clue. A sheet is provided for students to write their answer code for each lock.

Option: Have students use a tech device and the included self-checking Google Form for immediate feedback to know if they are correct or need to keep trying.

⭐Students will need Internet for these escape puzzles.

⭐Students do NOT need prior knowledge about Poe do complete this escape.

This lesson could last anywhere from 40 minutes to 60 minutes depending on how you execute the plans.

My students have said . . . "That was fun. I liked it."

"You made me think too much today."

"This is exciting! I feel like we are spies or something."

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