Introduction
This is a web Quest that will help students learn about Edgar Allan Poe and his writings.
Task
Today you will be researching online the life and times of one of the most well-known authors of all time - Edgar Allan Poe
Working in pairs or groups, you will follow the instructions and answer the questions on the websites provided.
Process
Answer these questions by clicking this https://poets.org/poet/edgar-allan-poe
1) What was his first collection of poems?
2) In 1835, he became the editor of what magazine?
3) Name 3 of some of his best-known stories and poems that were published.
4) Many anthologies credit him as the ________of the modern short story.
5) What were his parents professions?
6) What do they think caused Poe's death?
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7) What sort of genres did he write about?
8) Poe's writing career falls into how many major periods?
9)In the first period, how many volumes of poetry have a strong attachment to the romantic myth of pastoral and poetic ideals?
10) In February 1826 Poe entered the University of Virginia and excelled at what five languages?
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11) He is considered to be the father of the _______ _______ genre.
12) What were Poe's writings were largely influenced by?
Answer this in at least 4 complete sentances.
13) Why and how did Edgar Alan Poe influence writing as we know it?
Evaluation
For this task, you will be assessed on completing the Web Quest. Please answer in your own words.
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Conclusion
Now that you are familiar with the life of Edgar Allan Poe, the environment in which his works were written, and what motivated his pieces, you will be able to understand the lasting impact he had on writing today.