Introduction
Edgar Allen Poe was known for his poetry and short stories that surrounded suspense and mystery. This webquest will teach you more about the life of Edgar Allen Poe and how his work was influencing the others around him and how his work still has an impact in today's society.
Task
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/edgar-allan-poe
https://www.poets.org/poetsorg/poet/edgar-allan-poe
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Edgar-Allan-Poe
After reading these articles you will find information about Edgar Allen Poe and how he was influenced to create such dark and meaningful work. You and a partner will work together and discuss and answer the following questions (on the process page) about your reading from Edgar Allen Poe. You will then present your findings to the class in a presentation.
Process
After listening to your poem you will need to answer the following questions within your presentation:
1. What do you think Edgar Allen Poe was feeling during this time in his life?
2. What were you feeling while listening to this poem?
3. Do you notice any poetic devices that grab your attention? Why?
4. If you were alive in this era, do you think you would read Poe's work? Why?
5. Does this poem interest you? Why?
6. Do you relate to this poem in any way?
7. How did Poe's life affect his work?
8. What would make you remember this poem, if you did?
9. Do you have your favorite piece of work from Edgar Allen Poe?
OPEN YOUR PRESENTATION WITH YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE FROM THE POEM YOU HEARD!
Evaluation
You will be graded on the following:
- presentation creativeness (10 points)
- completion of questions (30 points)
- knowledge of Poe's life ( 30 points)
- knowledge of poem chose (30 points)
Conclusion
After learning more about Edgar Allen Poe and how his life influenced his work, I hope you enjoyed this project and will continue reading the amazing work of Edgar Allen Poe.