Haunting Poetry: Edgar Allan Poe's "Annabel Lee"
We will learn about the life of Edgar Allen Poe, read his classic gothic poem "Annabel Lee," and then create our own poems in a similar style.
Tassie Bauman Smith
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner Level
Although it's a long way from "5 Nights at Freddy's," Edgar Allan Poe is just as fun and horror-filled. In this horror themed hour, we will read Edgar Allan Poe's poem, "Annabel Lee" together as a class. We will explore unfamiliar vocabulary, look at the gothic/horror motifs, and discuss the parallels between the poem and Poe's life. Then we will look at the poetic structure of the poem (the rhythm, line length, rhyme scheme, use of assonance etc.) as a springboard to make our own similarly styled poem which can be shared in class. If you are looking for more classes which explore Poe's poetry and short stories, I'd love to have your learner in "Haunted Poetry 2: The Raven" or "The Great Unknown: Three Horror Classics for Teens."
Learning Goals
Students will become familiar with Edgar Allen Poe's poem "Annabel Lee," discuss horror as a motif in the poem, and review poetic tools like rhythm, rhyme and repetition. Students will also produce their own horror themed poem.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The poem "Annabel Lee" is the story of a dead wife with whom the narrator sleeps in her tomb. The poems that we write and share in class will be horror/Halloween themed. Students who are sensitive to horror themes may not be suitable for the class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 139 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
2-8 learners per class
