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"The Dogs of Salem" by David H. Keller Gothic Fiction Activities | Witch Trials | Halloween Short Story

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Embrace the Halloween spirit and help high school readers explore Gothic fiction this bundle of activities and assessments covering David H. Keller's short story "The Dogs of Salem." A plot-based quiz, literary analysis worksheet, vocabulary application exercise, crossword puzzle, word search game, and answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.) Students will practice and demonstrate the following essential ELA skills:

  • Identifying and interpreting literary devices such as invective, sarcasm, and situational irony.

  • Inferring tone through nuanced textual phrasing.

  • Analyzing point of view and evaluating how narration influences reader understanding.

  • Connecting fiction to nonfiction, drawing parallels between Keller's story and historical accounts of the Salem Witch Trials.

  • Researching and explaining allusions to figures such as Cotton Mather and Bridget Bishop.

  • Developing thematic insights, articulating how the author critiques irrationality and moral corruption.

"The Dogs of Salem" invites students to consider the lingering legacy of the Salem witch trials and the dangers of mass hysteria. These themes open the door to classroom discussions about historical injustice, persecution, and how fear can influence moral judgment. With its concise length, mysterious tone, and psychological intensity, the narrative appeals to even the most reluctant readers, particularly those drawn to horror stories and the Halloween season. Incidentally, "The Dogs of Salem" pairs nicely with "Young Goodman Brown" by Nathaniel Hawthorne and "The Salem Horror" by Henry Kuttner.

Resources are available for teaching short stories of various genres:

Embrace the Halloween spirit and help high school readers explore Gothic fiction this bundle of activities and assessments covering David H. Keller's short story "The Dogs of Salem." A plot-based quiz, literary analysis worksheet, vocabulary application exercise, crossword puzzle, word search game, and answer keys are included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.) Students will practice and demonstrate the following essential ELA skills:

  • Identifying and interpreting literary devices such as invective, sarcasm, and situational irony.

  • Inferring tone through nuanced textual phrasing.

  • Analyzing point of view and evaluating how narration influences reader understanding.

  • Connecting fiction to nonfiction, drawing parallels between Keller's story and historical accounts of the Salem Witch Trials.

  • Researching and explaining allusions to figures such as Cotton Mather and Bridget Bishop.

  • Developing thematic insights, articulating how the author critiques irrationality and moral corruption.

"The Dogs of Salem" invites students to consider the lingering legacy of the Salem witch trials and the dangers of mass hysteria. These themes open the door to classroom discussions about historical injustice, persecution, and how fear can influence moral judgment. With its concise length, mysterious tone, and psychological intensity, the narrative appeals to even the most reluctant readers, particularly those drawn to horror stories and the Halloween season. Incidentally, "The Dogs of Salem" pairs nicely with "Young Goodman Brown" by Nathaniel Hawthorne and "The Salem Horror" by Henry Kuttner.

Resources are available for teaching short stories of various genres:

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Embrace the Halloween spirit and help high school readers explore Gothic fiction this bundle of activities and assessments covering David H. Keller's short story "The Dogs of Salem." A plot-based quiz, literary analysis worksheet, vocabulary application exercise, crossword puzzle, word search game, and answer keys are included.

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