Tales of Edgar Allan Poe Readings
Edgar Allan Poe's unique writing styles offers readers the chance to experience tales of horror from the 1800's. However, in order to experience them, you must understand them. This project allows you to examine a work by Edgar Allan Poe in detail, and then retell your story to the class.
Step 1: Preview (One page in your LA Journal)
Based on the title, picture, and knowledge of Poe, what do you predict the story will be about?
Select 6 blue vocab. words and define them. (You may add more than 6 and fill up the page if needed, though not required).
Click on the picture below to link to your story.
Based on the title, picture, and knowledge of Poe, what do you predict the story will be about?
Select 6 blue vocab. words and define them. (You may add more than 6 and fill up the page if needed, though not required).
Click on the picture below to link to your story.
Step 2: Independent comprehension ( LA Journal)
Read the story independently. Active Reading Symbols. Use JOT notes to summarize each paragraph in the margins of the story. In Journal: Write three(3) comprehension questions for your group to answer. Comprehension questions must ask students to think deeply about the meaning behind the text and ask students to read between the lines. |
Step 3: Group comprehension
Take turns leading a discussion using your discussion questions.
Page : Create a plot diagram(glue in journal ) .
Include all major elements of plot as labeled in your LA Journal.
2 Pages (Per 3/4 Only): Create a large SIFT Chart and find at least 2 examples for each quadrant of the chart.
Take turns leading a discussion using your discussion questions.
Page : Create a plot diagram(glue in journal ) .
Include all major elements of plot as labeled in your LA Journal.
2 Pages (Per 3/4 Only): Create a large SIFT Chart and find at least 2 examples for each quadrant of the chart.
Step 4: Story Comprehension Quiz & Poe-sters!
Take a quiz about your story online (open note) & work with your group to create a Plot Line Poe-Ster follwing directions given in class.
Take a quiz about your story online (open note) & work with your group to create a Plot Line Poe-Ster follwing directions given in class.