per class
The Tell-Tale Heart! Close Reading Strategies Using Suspenseful Text (Fiction)
Completed by 10 learners
Ages 12-14
Live One-Time Class
Live video meetings
Meets once
1-6 learners per class
55 min
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 8
During this class, students will learn how to read closely using the suspenseful text “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe. We will first discuss what it means to complete a close read of the text. I will read the entire text aloud with learners while displaying each chunk on a slide show. While reading, we will stop periodically to discuss vocabulary, make predictions, cite evidence, ask questions and talk about the text, as well as reflect on the ending of the story. (reading comprehension and analysis) Students will write a reflection to the ending, then share/discuss with their classmates. As the teacher, I will model fluent reading and think aloud concepts as we read and work together, using HUMOR to infuse the class with fun and to engage learners in careful reflection of the narrator's point of view. Additional creative activities will be involved if time permits!
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of close reading a text.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Violence: Murder, dismemberment, and concealing the body. This is a classic Edgar Allan Poe short story, many of which have similar dark themes, images, and storylines.
Supply List
Paper and pencil will be needed for this course.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Florida Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
I have been teaching middle school Reading and Language Arts for more than 19 years. I specialize in reading skills/strategies, teaching writing, and working with students at their own individual levels.
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