Name: ________________
Dramatic Reading
Prepare a dramatic reading of the poem.
The poem must be memorized and should
incorporate a sense of drama; pacing,
inflection, volume, emphasis, and
movement are all key. You may work
with a partner for this activity, but only
with prior approval from your teacher.
Upload your performance to YouTube (to
be shown in class), or perform it live in
class.
Read a Different Poet
Read a different poem by a different
author and compare their content, style,
and theme to that of Poe and “Annabel
Lee.” Use the provided T-Chart from
ReadWriteThink for your comparison.
Your teacher must approve your chosen
poem first or use the list of recommended
poems provided by your teacher.
Write the Prequel/Sequel
Write a poem that can serve as a prequel
(comes before) or sequel (comes after) to
“Annabel Lee.” You may choose to use
the same rhyme scheme as Poe, or create
your own, or choose not to rhyme at all.
Period: _________
Write Your Own Quiz
Imagine you are a teacher who is
approaching the end of their unit on
“Annabel Lee.” Write a short quiz about
“Annabel Lee,” making sure to use both
on-the-surface and under-the-surface type
questions. You may mix multiple-choice
and short-answer type questions, but you
may not only use multiple-choice. Use the
provided link to Quizlet to complete your
quiz.
Free Choice
If you have your own idea for an activity,
propose your idea to your teacher. You
must have approval from your teacher
before beginning your Free Choice
activity. If approval is not received, credit
will not be given.
Read a Different Poe Poem
Read a different poem by Poe and
compare its content, style, and theme to
“Annabel Lee.” Use the provided Venn
Diagram from ReadWriteThink for your
comparison. Your teacher must approve
your chosen poem first or use the list of
recommended poems provided by your
teacher.
Date: ___________
Movie Poster
Create a movie poster for a movie
adaptation of “Annabel Lee.” Consider
using related imagery, thematic symbols,
and quotes from the poem. You may also
choose to create fake quotes from film
critics, or even your own tagline. Use the
provided link to Canva to complete your
poster.
Short Story Version
Write a short story retelling the story of
“Annabel Lee.” You may choose to add
new events or characters to the plots, but
make sure that the key details from the
poem remain the same.
Make a Song
Create a musical version of the poem,
with your own instrumentation, lyrics, or
both. It may be a rap song, or you may
sing it. You may work with a partner for
this activity, but only prior approval from
your teacher. Upload your performance to
YouTube (to be shared in class), or
perform it live.