Storynory
Rikki-Tikki-Tavi: Part Two
Literature has hosted many epic battles, but none so fierce and vengeful as Rudyard Kipling's "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi." Finish the story with an audio recording of the second half, complete with mighty conflict and bested cobra.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: "The Tell Tale Heart": Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive
Explore Edgar Allan Poe's famous short story, "The Tell-Tale Heart," in this video [3:05] from the American Masters film Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive. Discussion questions, teaching tips, and a student handout ask students to analyze...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Art of the Short Story: Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive
Learn about the rise of mass media and the popularity of the short story in this video [4:07] from the American Masters film Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive. Poe wrote more than seventy short stories and created his own set of rules for...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: American Masters Collection: Edgar Allan Poe
This is a collection of six video lessons about Edgar Allan Poe and his works from the PBS American Masters Collection. Teaching materials are included.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Gothic Tales: Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive
Explore the terror of gothic tales in this video from the American Masters film, Edgar Allan Poe: Buried Alive. Poe's legacy centers on his horror stories and his ability to tap into the fears of his readers, like the fear of being...
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Story Place: El Gorila Amarillo
An online short story from StoryPlace of a mother's advise to her baby gorilla regarding diet. Fun for short story reading in Spanish. Teachers can also use this site for vocabulary and simple translations.