Informational Text Four Readings About Poe’s Death Page 221 CCRS – RI.9-10.1; RI.9-10.2; RI.9-10.3; RI.9-10.4; Ri.9-10.5; Ri.9-10.6; RI.9-10.8; RI.9-10.10; SL.9-10.1; L.9-10.4; L.9-10.6 Reading Skills – Synthesize information from several sources or works by a single author on a single issue.

Metacognition Frame 1 I know that I know something about _Edgar Allan Poe_. First, _________________________. Second, _______________________. In addition, ____________________. Finally, ________________________. Now you know something I know about _Edgar Allan Poe___.

Connecting to the Literature The death of Edgar Allan Poe, author of “The Cask of Amontillado,” is shrouded in mystery. Most scholars believe that Poe died as a result of drinking too much alcohol. According to another theory, Poe died of rabies, a disease people can get when they are bitten or scratched by an animal infected with the rabies virus. The following four selections present a debate about what killed this tragic genius.

Introducing the Informational Texts “Poe’s Final Days” “Poe’s Death Is Rewritten as a Case of Rabies, Not Telltale Alcohol” “If Only Poe Had Succeeded When He Said Nevermore to Drink” “Rabies Death Theory”

Vocabulary p. 221 Vocabulary Development insensible adj.: not fully conscious or aware. imposing adj. large and impressive looking. stupor n.: dull, half-conscious state. spectral adj.: ghostly, unreal. expired v.: died. maligned v. used as adj.: falsely accused of bad conduct; slandered.

Vocabulary p. 221 Vocabulary Development belligerent adj.: angry and aggressive or ready to start a fight. conspicuous adj. obvious; noticeable; notable. ascribe v.: assign or attribute something to a cause. chronic adj.: frequently occurring. transmitted v.: passed on.

Vocabulary p. 221 Vocabulary Practice insensible belligerent chronic spectral transmitted Vocabulary Practice Fill in the blanks with Word Bank words. 1. Many people grow __________ when they are insulted 2. A horror movie might have a __________ form in it. belligerent spectral 3. A __________ cold might make you __________ to smells. 4. He __________ a silent message with light signals. chronic insensible transmitted

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Metacognition Frame 2 I learned something new about __Edgar Allan Poe__. First, _________________________. Second, _______________________. In addition, ____________________. Finally, ________________________. Now you know something that I learned about _Edgar Allan Poe_.

Exit Activity What do you think caused the death of Edgar Allan Poe? Support your belief with evidence from the text.