Critical Analysis: The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe for Middle Schoolers
Kandy Crosby-Hastings
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(164)
In this class, students will critically analyze the story "The Tell-Tale Heart" 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.
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
In this class, students will analyze the short story "The Tell-Tale Heart" 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 Tell-Tale Heart."...
Students will learn to explore, analyze, and value classic literature pieces. They will learn to express their own critiques verbally and creatively.
I have master's degrees in history, professional writing, and human services counseling.
Homework Offered
Students will need to read or listen to an audiobook of "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe prior to attending class.Assessments Offered
I will provide an informal assessment of student participation and understanding.Grades Offered
Students will need to read or listen to an audiobook of "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe prior to class. Students will also need to bring any art supplies to class that they would like to use to create their own art project to illustrate the story.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Edgar Allan Poe is known for his macabre stories. In the classic story "The Tell-Tale Heart," the main character murders and dismembers his victim. The heart is buried beneath the boards of the floor. The imaginary beating of the heart drives the main character mad.
We will refer to "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe throughout the class.
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(164)
My name is Kandy Crosby-Hastings. I teach history, classic literature, and writing classes. I am a homeschool parent of two sons, who are now teenagers. We have homeschooled for thirteen years. I also have experience working in the public school...
Group Class
$10
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-13
2-6 learners per class
