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Warm Up: Make a list of all the elements an author must include to write a good Scary story

Short Stories

What is a short story? an invented prose narrative shorter than a novel usually dealing with a few characters and aiming at unity of effect and often concentrating on the creation of mood rather than plot.

Elements of a short story Limited setting Small number of characters Designed to leave you with a feeling Often include plot twists at the end

Edgar Allen Poe Famous American writer from the 19th century (1800’s) Was friends with Charles Dickens First author to try to make a career as a writer Made the horror category what it is today One of the first science fiction writers Wrote the first detective story Inspired Sir Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes.

What will we be looking for in his stories? Setting (time and place) Characterization (character traits) Plot (what happens?) Dialogue (conversation between characters) Narration (who is telling the story and how?) Figurative language MOOD (creates certain feelings and vibes in readers)

Mood This is the atmosphere of a text It is created through: Setting Theme (main message of the text) Tone (the narrator/speaker’s attitude towards the subject) Diction (word choice)

We will start with a poem (to get to know Poe) As you work on this poem, reflect—what does this poem tell you about Poe? What will you expect from him in the future? Why do you think he got so famous?

The Raven First, listen to the dramatic reading As you go along, underline the words that are confusing to you

The Raven Work with a partner to complete the worksheet

The Raven What mood is Poe trying to create through this poem?

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