GP2, W1 Gothic Literature Introduction

Sacred Writing Time Voice level at a 1, I'm testing you on this ;) Monday Voice level at a 1, I'm testing you on this ;) You need to write a page long (horror) story about the asylum…maybe your liked away, or you’re an investigator, Use plenty of tone words to set the mood.

Gothic Elements Setting – Castle, Mansion, Graveyard, Caves, Secret passages, Dark staircases, Hidden alcoves Atmosphere of mystery and suspense Characters – Damsel in Distress, Tyrannical person, Supernatural characters Overwrought Emotions Supernatural or other inexplicable events Omens or Portents, Visions or Premonitions Ancient Prophecy Metonymy – using atmospheric elements to portray emotion

Gothic Elements Setting – Castle, Mansion, Graveyard, Caves, Secret passages, Dark staircases, Hidden alcoves Atmosphere of mystery and suspense Characters – Damsel in Distress, Tyrannical person, Supernatural characters Omens, Visions, Portents Ancient Prophecy Supernatural or other inexplicable events Overwrought Emotions Damsel in Distress Metonymy – using atmospheric elements to portray emotion A character may have a disturbing dream vision, or some phenomenon may be seen as a portent of coming events. Dramatic, amazing events occur, such as ghosts or giants walking, or inanimate objects (such as a suit of armor or painting) coming to life Rain used to portray sadness

Sacred Writing Time Voice level is at most a 1! Write about the monster in the dark, this has to be a page long atleast!

Elements of Gothic literature What gothic settings are showcased in the episode? Give me elaborate details. What are the character types showcased? What is the overall theme of the episode and why? Use support from the episode. What is the atmosphere?

“The Raven” Vocabulary Tuesday Please get a piece of CNote paper Complete the definitions for each of the vocabulary words Write one ORIGINAL sentence demonstrating knowledge of each word

Topic / Objective: Raven Vocabulary Name: Class/ Period: Date: Essential Question: What is the impact of the author’s word choice on the meaning and tone of “The Raven” Questions/Cues: Surcease Obeisance Mien Bust of Pallas Beguiling Craven Plutonian Placed Balm in Gilead Fancy Seraphim Censer Nepenthe Quaff Respite Notes: D: to end S: Like Poe, many seek surcease of pain or stress through fiction.

Sacred Writing Time Write in your SWN until the timer beeps Write a full page Write a story about the haunted mansion

“The Raven” Listen to the audio of “The Raven” Friday Listen to the audio of “The Raven” Read along and mark spots where you need more information for understanding Circle vocabulary words Highlight words you don’t know/understand Discuss the poem Be prepared to ask questions and take notes on Cornell Note paper

Sacred Writing Time Your voice level needs to be at a 1 Write a horror story that takes place at a graveyard.

“The Raven” Continue discussion of “The Raven” Friday Continue discussion of “The Raven” Reread poem and finish chunking and marking notes. Create Level 2 & 3 questions in the left column of your CNotes

Sacred Writing Time No Sacred writing time today! You will have Sacred writing time to review for the quiz Your Voice levels must be at a 1! You need your sacred writing notebooks and your ISNs on your desk, I will be walking around checking them.

The Raven and Gothic Literature Quiz! Friday You must write your name, date, and period on the top right corner. Title you’re your Quiz with the above title You must write in pencil, or blue, or black ink. If you do not follow the directions above you will lose points

1. What is a common setting showcased in gothic literature?

2. What is the tone Poe sets in The Raven.

3. What is suspense? Give me an example of suspense from the Raven.

4. What is the bust of pallas

5. What does it mean to Surcease? 6. What is a seraphim?

7.Why is the speaker in The raven in sorrow

8. What does the Raven represent? (Hint don’t just say death) 

9. What is the crisis that the speaker goes through during the course of The Raven? Explain in detail, elaborate.

10. How are the concepts of death and darkness related. Elaborate 10. How are the concepts of death and darkness related? Elaborate! This needs to be a thought out answer.