The Fall of the House of Usher: A Haunting Halloween Cryptogram Set

E. A. Poe's Chilling Classic: The Fall of the House of Usher Gothic Code Puzzle Set

This Haunting Halloween Code Puzzle Set is a unique, zero-prep resource specifically designed for ELA teachers covering Edgar Allan Poe in Middle and High School. You can instantly bring a fresh challenge to your American Gothic unit by using this resource to reinforce key themes like madness, duality, and decay from The Fall of the House of Usher. The set is built on a unique system, blending the intellectual rigor of code-breaking with the artistic appeal of ancient Celtic knotwork. It includes three print-and-go versions to fit your exact needs: a Quick Solve challenge, which is perfect for a fast-paced bell ringer or escape room station, and two deeper Standard Glyph Ciphers that require sustained effort for independent work or sub plans. Students will love decoding quotes that address Roderick Usher’s descent and the mansion's symbolic decay, and they can even color the intricate knotwork designs for a mindful, artistic activity when they're done.