Poe Continued

September 1, 2017

E.Q: Identify themes in transcendental writing and connect it to real life.

Use textual evidence to support ideas.

Obj: I can identify themes in transcendental writing and connect it to real life. 

I can build background knowledge.

Starter: 

Free Write Friday!!!

Vocabulary: 

Word: Romanticism

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: a movement in the arts and literature that originated in the late 19th century, emphasizing inspiration, subjectivity, and the primacy of the individual.

Your Definition: 

Activity: Infer what dark romanticism means.

Activity: 

1.  Theme Collage Gallery Walk 

Give at least 5 people a plus and delta based on their collage.

Remember the elements: 

Quote from the story.

2 Images

2 Songs with Explanation

2 Outside source quotes with Explanation.

2.  Literature Circles

You can choose to either read

Masque of the Red Death

The Monkey's Paw

Then, you will discuss these works in literature circles.  

You will each be responsible for a specific role and sharing that information to your group.

Eventually, you will make a poster containing: 

Summary

Main Idea

Theme

Important Quote

Illustration

Connections to Life Today

We will share this information with the class to compare the two stories.

3.  Poe Poetry

Alone

  A Dream

Spirit of the Dead 

Complete a TPCASTT for TWO of the three poems.

Compare the ideas between the two that you selected.

We will share your findings as a class. 

Closure: 

How is Poe different compared to the other authors?