Fangs, capes, pale skin, and beady eyes! High schoolers investigate the tropes associated with vampires by examining excerpts from stories and films. They then create a timeline that reveals how the depictions of vampires have evolved (devolved?) due to changing times and the writers' experiences. Mesmerizing!

Concepts

vampires, stereotypes, literary themes, universal themes, motifs, author's purpose, compare and contrast

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Instructional Ideas

• Preview the entire lesson, as well as all the videos, to determine if appropriate for your classroom and in line with your district's policies
• Conduct the lesson before Halloween
• Set aside extra prep time to collect and prepare the many materials required for the lesson
• Print the cards on heavy paper and laminate them to permit reuse

Classroom Considerations

• Requires projection equipment for the slideshow, videos, and images
• Class members require access to devices with internet

Pros

• Links are provided that detail the many learning strategies used in the lesson

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.11-12.1