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Critical Analysis: The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe (ages 11-13)

In this class, students will critically analyze the story "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe, examining the story's setting, characters, and meaning and the author's history, while creating a work of art to illustrate the story.
Kandy Crosby-Hastings
Average rating:
5.0
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(183)
Class

What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Students will need to read or listen to an audiobook of "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe prior to attending class.
Assessment
I will provide an informal assessment upon completion of the class.

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 7
In this class, students will analyze the short story "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe. Students will be asked to read the story prior to class.  We, as a class, will discuss the characterization, plot, and meaning of the story.  We will also discuss the history of Edgar Allan Poe and how his history applies to this literary piece. While we discuss this critical analysis of the story and author, students will create a work of art to reflect their understanding of "The Black Cat." Students can bring any art supplies to class to create their work of art. For example, they can bring paints and canvas to paint, markers or pencils and paper to draw or sketch, clay to sculpt, or even paper on which to write a poem or thoughts about the story. The only limit is the students' imagination. At the end of class, students will share their art and discuss their creations. 
This class will be taught through discussion with the teacher and other students. I will have a PowerPoint presentation to assist with the discussion. I believe students should have a chance to talk through their own ideas about literature to gain a greater understanding of interpretation and meaning of the literary piece. Students will be asked open-ended questions about the story and will take turns sharing their opinions. Such sharing will be facilitated by the teacher.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to explore, analyze, and value classic literature pieces. They will learn to express their own critiques verbally and creatively.
learning goal

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Parental Guidance
"The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe includes incidents of violence, alcoholism, domestic violence, animal abuse, and murder. Parents should evaluate if this class is appropriate for their students.
Supply List
Students will need to read "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe prior to coming to class.  They can also bring their chosen art supplies (paper, pencils, colored pencils, markers, clay to sculpt, paints, etc.) to create a work of visual or written art to coincide with the story.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in History from Liberty University
Bachelor's Degree in Religious Studies from Liberty University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Liberty University
I have master's degrees in history, professional writing, and human services counseling. I teach several critical analysis and history classes via Outschool and at our homeschooling co-op.  I am passionate about classic literature. I have studied Edgar Allan Poe stories for many years. He is one of my favorite authors.  

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$10

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Meets once
55 min

Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-13
1-6 learners per class

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