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10 Haunting Poems to Teach This Halloween (That Aren’t Just The Raven)

10 Haunting Poems to Teach This Halloween (That Aren’t Just The Raven)

Halloween isn’t just for spooky short stories — poetry can be just as haunting. From Poe’s The Raven to eerie ballads like The Unquiet Grave, these poems bring atmosphere, symbolism, and Gothic chills into the classroom. Perfect for middle and high school, this list offers ten haunting poems that make October lessons both literary and seasonal.

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