Edgar Allan Poe Worksheets

Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was a poet, author, and journalist. He is considered one of the premier American authors, known for such works as “The Raven” and “The Pit and the Pendulum.” While many of Poe’s works are dark, Gothic tales, he also has a playful side. He wrote puzzles into his poetry and created a journalistic hoax as a newspaper reporter. The worksheets on this word master are listed below. They are free for home or classroom use. View or download them by clicking on the title.

Edgar Allan Poe – Annabel Lee: Lost Love

Students read from Edgar Allan Poe’s “Annabel Lee” and answer questions.

Edgar Allan Poe; Journalist Trickster

Students read about one of Edgar Allan Poe’s hoaxes when he was a journalist. Each student then write’s their own hoax!

Edgar Allan Poe: Secrets in Poetry

Students read from Edgar Allan Poe’s “An Enigma” and decipher the name of the woman’s whose name is hidden within the text.

Edgar Allan Poe and the Fall of the House of Usher

In this activity, students read a passage from Poe’s “The Fall of the House of Usher” and write what they think the underlined words mean.

Edgar Allan Poe: The Oval Portrait

In this activity, students read a passage from Edgar Allan Poe’s 1842 short story “The Oval Portrait” and answer questions.