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"The Vow on Halloween" by Lyllian Huntley Harris Quiz & Worksheets | Supernatural Revenge Story

$8.10 $9.00

Ideal for autumn and back-to-school season, this high school ELA bundle covers the short supernatural revenge story "The Vow on Halloween" by Lyllian Huntley Harris. A reading comprehension quiz, literary analysis activity, vocabulary worksheet, crossword puzzle, word search game, copy of the narrative, and answer keys are included. By engaging with these materials, students will:

  • Bolster vocabulary skills.

  • Identify the story's inciting incident.

  • Infer authorial intent (e.g., why the writer pairs festive imagery with solemn narration).

  • Analyze the author's word choices and their intended effects (e.g., why the author uses phrases like "steely intensity" and "soft requiem").

  • Explore character motivations (e.g., why a character chooses his fate).

  • Articulate the greater significance of given details (e.g., the flickering of flames, why a Halloween celebration is ideal for committing deceptive acts, etc.).

  • Apply knowledge of literary devices (e.g., euphemism, hyperbole, personification, red herring, and more).

  • Conduct online research to develop awareness of historical context (e.g., investigate what is meant by the phrase "glanced at her card").

  • Argue how the narrative is appropriately classified as a cautionary tale.

  • Support claims with relevant textual evidence.

Originally published in Weird Tales (1924), "The Vow on Halloween" is well-suited for high school students due to its exploration of fear and revenge, as well as its shocking twist ending. The narrative explores these concepts within a Gothic atmosphere that reflects the fall season.

The materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.)

Resources are available for teaching short stories of various genres:

Ideal for autumn and back-to-school season, this high school ELA bundle covers the short supernatural revenge story "The Vow on Halloween" by Lyllian Huntley Harris. A reading comprehension quiz, literary analysis activity, vocabulary worksheet, crossword puzzle, word search game, copy of the narrative, and answer keys are included. By engaging with these materials, students will:

  • Bolster vocabulary skills.

  • Identify the story's inciting incident.

  • Infer authorial intent (e.g., why the writer pairs festive imagery with solemn narration).

  • Analyze the author's word choices and their intended effects (e.g., why the author uses phrases like "steely intensity" and "soft requiem").

  • Explore character motivations (e.g., why a character chooses his fate).

  • Articulate the greater significance of given details (e.g., the flickering of flames, why a Halloween celebration is ideal for committing deceptive acts, etc.).

  • Apply knowledge of literary devices (e.g., euphemism, hyperbole, personification, red herring, and more).

  • Conduct online research to develop awareness of historical context (e.g., investigate what is meant by the phrase "glanced at her card").

  • Argue how the narrative is appropriately classified as a cautionary tale.

  • Support claims with relevant textual evidence.

Originally published in Weird Tales (1924), "The Vow on Halloween" is well-suited for high school students due to its exploration of fear and revenge, as well as its shocking twist ending. The narrative explores these concepts within a Gothic atmosphere that reflects the fall season.

The materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. (Alternatively, a Google Drive option is available.)

Resources are available for teaching short stories of various genres:

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