1. Informational Text Four Readings About Poe’s Death Page 221
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Reading Skills – Synthesize information from several sources or works by a single author on a single issue.

2. 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___.

3. 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.

4. 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”

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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

8. Tree Map

9. 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_.

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