1. GP2, W1 Gothic Literature Introduction

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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!

6. 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?

7. “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

8. 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.

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

10. “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

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

12. “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

13. 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.

14. 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

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

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

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

18. 4. What is the bust of pallas

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

20. 7.Why is the speaker in The raven in sorrow

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

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

23. 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.