Understanding The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe: A Poetry Analysis
Kandy Crosby-Hastings
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(164)
In this one-week class, students analyze the theme, style, rhythm, meter, setting, symbolism, and meaning of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven."
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 7
In this class, students will analyze the poem "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe. Students will be asked to read the poem prior to class. We, as a class, will discuss the structure and meaning of the poem through an examination of the piece's meter, rhyme, sound, setting, characterization, symbolism, and setting. We will also discuss the history of Edgar Allan Poe and how his history applies to this poem. While we discuss this poetry analysis of the poem and history of the author, students will...
Students will learn to explore, analyze, and value classic poetry. 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 "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe prior to attending class.Assessments Offered
I will provide an informal assessment of student participation and understanding of "The Raven."Grades Offered
Students will need to read or listen to "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe prior to class. Students will also need to bring any art and/or writing supplies to class that they would like to use to create their own project to examine, interpret, or illustrate the story.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
"The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe includes a theme of death. The raven serves as a reminder of the narrator's lost love. We will discuss the concept of madness - of the raven driving the narrator mad. We will apply this concept to Edgar Allan Poe's life, particularly the loss of his wife to tuberculosis. Edgar Allan Poe often included themes of madness in his works. This may be disturbing to some learners.
We will refer to "The Raven" 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 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-13
1-6 learners per class
