Lesson Ideas
Edgar Allan Poe
Do you get a thrill from getting the chills? In this BrainPOP movie, Tim and Moby shine a light on the dark tales of Edgar Allan Poe. Find out why this American author is known as the master of the macabre. Learn the trademark elements of Gothic horror, and see how Poe used them to explore the depths of human emotion. Analyze two of his most beloved short stories and his most famous poem, and find out just how much his career influenced other writers. It’s no mystery why the name Poe has come to symbolize an entire genre of literature!
Make-A-Map Lesson Plan: Authors That Changed Our Lives
In this lesson plan which is adaptable for grades 3-8, students will use BrainPOP resources (including the Make-a-Map tool) to explore the effects of authors on our world. See more »
Active Imagination Lesson Plan: Everyone’s Creative
Students learn how they can use their active imagination to solve problems, create, and have a positive impact on the world around them. This lesson plan is aligned to Common Core State Standards. See more »
Author Studies with BrainPOP Lesson Plan: Choose Your Favorite Writer!
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for any grade level, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the life and works of their favorite writer. Students will read two or more books by their selected author and compose their own original book inspired by the author they researched. This lesson plan is aligned to Common Core State Standards. See more »
Famous Historical Figures Lesson Plan: Who Am I?
In this lesson plan, which is adaptable for any grade level, students use BrainPOP resources to explore the life and works of historical figures. Students will research their selected historical figure, create a "Who Am I?" bag of clues about their figure, and invite classmates to deduce which historical figure they researched. This lesson plan is aligned to Common Core State Standards. See more »
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