Poe’s masterpiece of terror and suspense is perfect for the classroom. This is the story of a man who’s lost his mind. When he imagines he hears the thumping of the Old Man’s heart under the floorboards, his terrible crime is uncovered! This suspense-filled play will expand students’ literary knowledge while encouraging the repeated reading they need to build fluency and comprehension skills. Includes discussion prompts, vocabulary words, and easy activities designed to help students identify and understand plot, setting, character, and theme!