Edgar Allan Poe With Felicia Duncan
Meet Mr. Poe Born January 19th, 1809 in Boston, MA. American poet and author. Known for his creepy and morbid “Gothic” style.
Pop Quiz! In Poe’s famous poem titled, “The Raven,” which word is repeated after saying the phrase “Quoth the raven, “______.”? “Caw” “Nevermore” “Nothing more”
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“The Raven”
Other Famous Works “Annabel Lee”
Other Famous Works “The Tell-Tale Heart”
Other Famous Works “The Masque of the Red Death”
Your Assignment: Get into groups of 3 to 4. Pick any of these works, except for “The Raven” or find another one on your own. Read the work that you have chosen. Create a poster with drawn pictures of events that happen in your story (at least 3 drawings) Find the major themes in your story (i.e. what makes the story you chose special?) Be prepared to present your poster and discuss the themes you found.