Discover Edgar Allen Poe

Introduction


There are things that go bump in the night, floors that creak, animals that haunt you, weather that brings gloom, and tales of doom. 

Edgar Allen Poe was a tortured soul who released his nightmares through paper and pen.

We are going to read his terrifying works, but before we begin we must learn about him.

This WebQuest is for you to delve into the eerie darkness of Poe's life so that you can understand the stories that we will read. 

Now go to your task and lets begin!

Task

It is your job as student researchers to find out as much as you can about Edgar Allen Poe. I want you to learn about his life and career. Your job is to use this opportunity to get to know Poe so that you will be able to understand his stories. 

Process

Use these websites to learn all there is to know about Edgar Allen Poe:

The Edgar Allan Poe Museum Website
The Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore Website
Poestories.com
The Knowing Poe Website

Answer these question so that I can see what you learned:

  1. Provide the following biographical information: birthdate; birthplace; death date.
  2. Were there any specific events that influenced Poe’s work?
  3. Why did Poe leave the University of Virginia?
  4. What are some of the ways people believe Poe died?
  5. According to the Edgar Allen Poe Museum, what state did Poe call home?
  6. What does the Poe Society of Baltimore think about this claim?
  7. Who was Poe’s wife? How old was she?
  8. Originally Poe started his writing career doing what?
  9. Poe is considered the creator of?
  10. What three things did Poe establish himself as?
  11. List five of Poe’s best known stories.
  12. Gothic Literature includes: (List at least five elements)
  13. List three interesting facts you did not discuss in any of the questions above. 

Evaluation

Students will be evaluated on whether or not their answers are correct, and they will be evaluated on the depth of their answers. 

I want details and obvious time spent researching 

Conclusion

I am very excited to hear and read about all of the creepy things you have discovered about this disturbed man!