Why should we read Edgar Allan Poe?

Introduction

He's old, he's dark, and he only writes about creepy stuff... why do we read Edgar Allan Poe??

 

Let's find out! 

 

Task

Your job here is to explore the website provided and determine why, after all these years, we still read the works of Edgar Allan Poe. 

 

Ask yourself the following questions and be ready to answer them: 

  1. What things did Edgar Allan Poe write that made him so special?
  2. What made him famous?
  3. How did he contribute to the literature of today's time?

 

Process

  1. Head to the website below to find a ton of information about Edgar Allan Poe. 
    1. https://www.poemuseum.org/index
  2. Click on the menu option in the top left and select explore and students to find more information to help you answer the questions from the "Task" section. 

 

Answer the following questions in the discussion post. Make sure you write at least one full sentence for each question. THAT IS A TOTAL OF THREE (3) SENTENCES. 

  1. What things did Edgar Allan Poe write that made him so special?
  2. What made him famous?
  3. How did he contribute to the literature of today's time?

Evaluation

You will be graded on the following: 

  • Amount of sentences [1 sentence per question]
  • Answered the question with a serious answer
  • Used accurate information to answer the questions

Conclusion

Great job today! 

 

Tomorrow we are going to read one of Poe's most famous short stories:

"The Tell-Tale Heart"

 

 

 

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