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Critical Analysis: The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe for Middle Schoolers

Completed by 6 learners
Ages 12-13
Live One-Time Class
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.
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Live video meetings
Meets once
2-6 learners per class
55 min

What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours
Homework
Students will need to read or listen to an audiobook of "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe prior to attending class.
Assessment
I will provide an informal assessment of student participation and understanding.

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 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.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
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.
Supply List
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.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We will refer to "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe throughout the class.

Meet the teacher

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. 

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