Poe's Phobias: Phobias Portrayed in Poe's Most Well Known Stories
This class is modeled after a bookclub. We will review Edgar Allan Poe's biography, read selections, and discuss how his personal experiences are reflected in them. We will also look at different phobias portrayed in the stories.
What's included
3 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 10
Intermediate - Advanced Level
In this live class, the learning materials will be delivered on Nearpod--biography, quizzes, text PDFs, etc. This enrichment class will span over 3 days. Lesson 1 (Day 1) the learners will be introduced to Edgar Allan Poe and his most famous tale "The Raven." We will discuss the poem's structure and literary devices, tone and mood, and related phobias. Lesson 2 (Day 2) we will continue our journey with "The Tell-Tale Heart" and discuss unreliable narrator and the phobia related to the story. Lesson 3 (Day 3) our last day, we will read "The Masque of the Red Death" and discuss the biographical nature of the tale, make text connections, and discuss the related phobia.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to determine tone and mood.Students will be able to analyze the text and assess how the characters develop throughout the text.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)3 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Introduction to Edgar Allan Poe and "The Raven"
We will look at Edgar Allan Poe's life and read "The Raven." After reading, we will discuss the poem, look at the phobias related to the story, and watch a video. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
"The Tell-Tale Heart"
We will read and discuss Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart," our discussion will cover unreliable narrator, the phobias related to the story, other topics, and watch a video. 60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
"The Masque of the Red Death"
We will read and discuss Poe's "The Masque of the Read Death," our discussion will cover how autobiographical elements of the story, the phobias related to the story, other topics, and watch a video. 60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class is not designed to support unique learning needs. In the future I will add accommodations.
Pre-Requisites
No Pre-Requs
Supply List
PDFs can be downloaded from Nearpod and can be printed or read from your device.
Joined September, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
Arizona Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Utah Valley University
I have a B.A. in English Literature and an Arizona Standard Secondary License (grades 6-12) with English/English Language Arts endorsement.Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-16
10-15 learners per class
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