Cornell Notes Topic/Object: Poe’s Life Essential Question: “ How has Poe’s personal life influenced his writing?’ ***USE YOUR WEBQUEST INFORMATION, INTERNET RESEARCH, PRIOR KNOWLEDE, A&E DOCUMENTARY FOR YOUR CORNELL NOTES Left Side ?’s… * What events lead up to his adult years? (time line) * What was his relationship like with his 1 st wife? (web) * What piece of writing was based on this relationship? (arrows) * How has his personal experiences influenced his his writing style? (bulleted list) * What was the end of his life like? (outline) * Your own ?

A&E Biography – Edgar Allan Poe Documentary

Journal “Too much to drink can be deadly…even before the car was invented.” Evaluate & Explain this quote.

Cornell Notes… take notes as we discuss the material & the story vocabulary Topic/Objective: Poe/…Cask of Amont. Essential Question: “What can we predict about Poe’s story based on the stories' vocabulary & our class discussion about Poe’s personal life?

Vocabulary Using prior knowledge & context clues, how would you define CASK? Many wineries in Napa Valley use casks to aide in the aging process of their wines.

Cask a large barrel like container made of wood, metal, or plastic, used for storing liquids, typically alcoholic drinks.

Using prior knowledge & context clues, how would you define CATACOMBS? An eerie feeling came over us when we came across huge catacombs while exploring the Roman caverns. Vocabulary

Catacombs an underground cemetery, especially one consisting of tunnels and rooms with recesses dug out for coffins and tombs.

Vocabulary Using prior knowledge & context clues, how would you define Amontillado? During the coronation ceremony, Princess Jasmine & her guests dined on filet mignon & lobster accompanied with a fine Amontillado aged to perfection.

Amontillado A fine dry sherry ; a variety of sherry wine characterized by having a darker color

Vocabulary Using prior knowledge & context clues, how would you define CARNIVAL? Every year, the people of New Orleans celebrate Fat Tuesday which promotes a carnival like atmosphere full of music & excess.

Carnival a period of public revelry at a regular time each year, typically during the week before Lent in Roman Catholic countries, involving processions, music, dancing, and the use of masquerade.

The Cask of Amontillado Write about a time in a book, movie, television show, or real life where someone has desired revenge. Is revenge ever justified? Why or why not?

Prediction In your journals, take 5-10 minutes to write down 3-5 sentences predicting what you think will happen in the story, The Cask of Amontillado. Consider the following: - Poe’s Life -The Vocabulary defined in context -Journal #1 & #2 Pair / Share Your Thoughts

HW- Read pages 1 & 2 of The Cask of Amontillado and answer these questions in your notebook… 1.) What is the mental state of the narrator? 2.) What is the setting? 3.) What is the social status of each character? How do you know?

audio of story reading of The Cask of Amontillado By: Edgar Allan Poe

TEXT MARKING INSTRUCTIONS! UNDERLINE- words/phrases that describe the mood/tone of the story HIGHLIGHT- clues to predict the outcome of the story / examples of foreshadowing MARGIN NOTATIONS- Poe’s personal influences on story. CIRCLE- The relationship between the protagonist & the antagonist (similarities/relationship)

Open Ended Written Response (journal entry) It is often believed that many of Poe’s stories are inspired by his personal life. Do you think this is the case with the story, The Cask of Amontillado? Explain your answer & remember to support your opinion with specific evidence from the text. Hint: use your Poe bio Cornell Notes & your text marked story to strengthen your response. Your response should be 2-3 paragraphs in your journal.