As we drift through the spooky season of Halloween, we will learn about the "father" of the modern detective story, Edgar Allan Poe, and read a few selections by this author of the macabre. We will begin this week with "The Raven," perhaps Poe's most famous work, though at the time of its writing it earned him only $15.00! Following an exploration of aspects of the poem and group performances of it, we will read "The Tell-Tale Heart", a dark glimpse into the mind of a madman. Students will be examining, in particular, Poe's use of language to create setting and mood in each of these texts.
Meanwhile, we are also practicing using words from our second vocabulary list!
To use the organizer for the plot line poster, please make yourself a copy and then you can type on it.
Homework:
Monday-Friday: choice book final project due Monday
Vocabulary List #2 quizlet
Choice Book Final Project Instructions
Plot line poster organizer
