As we inch closer to All Hallow's Eve, the time is nigh for a little taste of preeminent mystery writer Edgar Allan Poe. Students will watch a couple of short biographical videos about Poe, considering how events in his life may have influenced his writing. They will explore the creation of setting and mood in Poe's most famous work, "The Raven", by accessing the text in different mediums. First, they will engage in an interactive read aloud of the book illustrated by Ryan Price; they will then watch and listen to a youtube video of actor Christopher Walken performing the poem; finally, they will work in groups to create a performance of their given stanzas, with a focus on using voice, body movement/gestures, and small musical instruments to enhance the mood of their piece.
While there will most likely be no homework this week, it is a good time to catch up on anything that is overdue and submit it in time for report cards.
In the event of absence, here are links to the videos:
bio of Edgar Allan Poe
Another bio of Poe
Introduction video to "The Raven"
Christopher Walken reads "The Raven"
