We will learn about the historical context of the time period during which Poe lived and wrote, as well as the fascinating details of his personal life, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding his death. We will discuss the potential correlations between his life and his writing. We will learn literary terms and devices, and identify them writing Poe's writing. As we read, students will learn new vocabulary, use context clues to determine meaning, and use the words in new ways. Students will learn to analyze the writing with respect to theme, tone, style, imagery, metaphor, and other literary concepts. We will learn to write critical analysis responses to specific questions about the writing. Students will learn how to write a critical analysis response essay, and will write a critical analysis essay on the Poe selection of their choice. We will practice revision in class, and the students will complete their essay by week 12. We will read the stories together, and I will provide copies of all of the material. I use a multi-modal approach to differentiate for different learning styles. Students will discuss in groups, participate in interactive activities and games, and practice close, critical reading and writing  The weekly breakdown of the course will proceed s follows:
Week 1 
Introduction to the life of Poe
Literary Terms
Week 2
The Raven
Week 3
The Cask of Amontillado
Week 4
The Man of the Crowd
Week 5
Writing critical analysis responses
Week 6
The Masque of the Red Death
Week 7
The Tell-Tale Heart
Week 8
The Fall of the House of Usher
Week 9
The Pit and the Pendulum
Week 10
A Dream Within a Dream
Week 11
Eleonora
Week 12
Anabelle Lee