The Raven – Edgar Allan Poe

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Lesson aims: At the end of this lesson, you will have a better ngof ‘’The Raven’’. At the end of this lesson, you will be able to explain in your own words how the concept of stanza is used in ‘’The Raven’’ At the end of this lesson, you will be able to create your own interpretation of the poem by using storyboard.

The poem – What did we just read? An old man Tapping at his door Lost love – Lenore Darkness Tapping continues ‘’Nevermore’’ ‘’Nevermore’’ ‘’Nevermore’’ Lenore will never leave him First person narration Ghosts Setting

The poem – Stanza and Lexis. ‘’A group of lines in a poem that forms a metrical or thematic unit.’’ ‘nce upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore – While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door – "'Tis some visitor," I muttered, "tapping at my chamber door – Only this and nothing more."

The poem – Stanza and Lexis. Sorrow Flirt and flutter Chamber Nevermore Marvelled Lenore

The poem – The assignment Form pairs Brainstorm on how you would interpret the poem -> Simpsons! Create your own storyboard Use the lexis! Present during next week’s lesson.