Introduction
Welcome!
You are about to begin reading selections from the book,
Great Tales and Poems of Edgar Allan Poe.
A master of the macabre (think creepy) Poe's works remain popular over 150 years after his death.
His life was almost as interesting as his stories.
Dare to enter ...
Task
You will explore biographical information about Poe using the links provided in this WebQuest and create an original obituary.
Think about these questions while doing your research:
When and where was he born?
Who were his parents?
Describe his early childhood.
Where did he go to school?
Was he famous during his lifetime as an author?
Was he wealthy?
Did he marry?
How did he die?
Where is he buried?
Process
Use the following links to fill out the
Obituary Planning sheet
LINKS:
http://www.biography.com/people/edgar-allan-poe-9443160#awesm=~oAXw5XoprjBD9M
http://www.mhpbooks.com/edgar-allan-poes-mysterious-death/
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/oct/21/books.booksnews
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=822
Evaluation
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| CATEGORY | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| content | all details are accurate | most details are accurate | some details are accurate | very few details are accurate |
| organization | all life events listed in order | most life events listed in order | some life events listed in order | no clear organization - events completely out of order |
| conventions | no spelling, grammar or punctuation errors | 1-2 spelling, grammar or punctuation errors | 3-4 spelling, grammar or punctuation errors | 5+ spelling, grammar or punctuation errors |
| creativity | clear evidence of creative use of words | some evidence of creative use of words | little evidence of creative use of words | no creative wording used |
| illustration | creative, complete and accurate | complete and accurate | complete | not present |
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Conclusion
Congratulations!
You now "know about Poe" and have enough information to write a complete obituary on the handout provided.
Your obituary and illustrated headstone will be on display on the classroom walls during the unit.
This should provide the "appropriate atmosphere" while we explore the chilling tales ...
Credits
"Edgar Allan Poe - Google Search." Edgar Allan Poe - Google Search. Web. 09 Apr. 2014.
"Google Image Result for Http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/01/14/books/PoePortrait.jpg." Google Image Result for Http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2009/01/14/books/PoePortrait.jpg. Web. 09 Apr. 2014.
Teacher Page
This WebQuest was developed as an introduction to the author, Edgar Allan Poe.
It was designed for 7th graders who are about to read
Great Tales and Poems of Poe.
Standards addressed:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.3
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.