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Edgar Allan Poe
Did you know?
At 27 years old,
Edgar Allan Poe
married his 13-yearold cousin Virginia
Eliza Clemm on
May 16, 1836, in
Richmond, Va.
•Poe’s Background
•Students
•Assignments
•Teacher’s Page
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Poe’s Background
• Edgar Allan Poe, who was born on
Jan. 19, 1809, in Boston,
Massachusetts, authored more than
100 poems and short stories during his
lifetime. Poe was a master of the short
story, and the inventor of the modern
detective story. However, Poe is most
remembered for his skillful use of
ghastly and chilling tone, pacing, and
emphasis. His writing resembles an
symbolic dance with death.
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Did you know?
Edgar Allan Poe
died on Oct. 7,
1849, in Baltimore,
MD.
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Poe’s Background
Did you know?
Written in 1845,
“The Raven” is
certainly Edgar
Allan Poe’s best
known work.
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• Most of Poe’s work shows a keen
interest in the horro, blending the
gloominess of the human heart with
the fantastic in clear, plain writing.
“The Raven” (1845), Poe’s
masterpiece, illustrates this perfectly.
It tells a chilling tale of a man haunted
by deaths - past and future. Other
poems convey the theme of loss and
grief. Though a poet, Poe turned to
the more profitable genre of short
stories, where he was similarly
creative.
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Poe’s Background
• Poe’s short stories examine horror and
evil, both as a obvious external force,
and a malevolent (nasty) cancer in the
human heart. His recurring master
detective, Auguste Dupin is seen as the
direct ancestor to Conan Doyle’s more
famous creation, Sherlock Holmes. …
Although he lived a short and tragic life,
Edgar Allan Poe remains today one of
the most-beloved mystery writers in
history. His contributions to literature and
the mystery genre cannot be
underestimated.
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Did you know?
Both of Edgar
Allan Poe’s birth
parents died
before his fourth
birthday.
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Students
Did you know?
Edgar Allan Poe had
a brother (William
Henry Poe) and a
sister (Rosalie
Mckenzie Poe).
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• The Edgar Allan Poe Project for this
our classroom provides you the
opportunity to relish and marvel at
the writings of one of the greatest
minds of 19th century America.
Although Poe died before his time,
his imprint on America is linked with
the hundreds and hundreds of poets
and mystery writers throughout our
country.
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Assignments
• Introduction
• Task
• Process
• Evaluation
• Conclusion
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Introduction
• William Peter Blatty, Ray Bradbury , and
Stephen King wrote many thrilling and
frightful horror stories in the last half of the
20th century, and they continue to do so into
the 21st century. But if it had not been for
Edgar Allan Poe, these men might not have
achieved the level of success they have
reached today. Poe provided future
authors a glimpse of what lurked in the
chilling world of his mind from his writings.
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Task
• The Croswell Opera House in Adrian, Mich.,
will host an Edgar Allan Poe Gala in January
2009, celebrating the 200th birthday of Poe.
The Croswell Opera House Poe Committee
has scheduled a meeting for next month,
and they would like your group of four
members to present your ideas to the
committee. Yes, the gala event is not
scheduled until January 2009, but as they
say, “the early bird catches the worm.”
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Task
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The Croswell Opera House Poe Committee has
recommended each person to present the
following:
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A historic timeline of Edgar Allan Poe’s life, highlighting
important dates in America’s history during the author’s
life.
An artist’s rendition of what Poe looked like in his latter
years, using paint, charcoal, or any other means possible.
A question analysis guide
How did Poe’s personal demons, the tragic events in his
life, influence his many writings? A 250-word essay to be
read to the Poe Committee.
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Task
• Then, you will present the timeline, the
artwork, the analysis questions, and the
essay paper to the Poe Committee (your
classmates).
• Once you have submitted your work to the
Poe Committee, your teacher will provide
your grade within a week’s time.
• Enjoy the challenge. The Croswell Opera
House Poe Committee wishes your group
the best of luck, and let the fun begin!
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Process
• Okay, now the real fun begins. First, you must
research and know as much as possible about
Edgar Allan Poe, which means you must get down
and dirty – and do some research.
– Read a sampling of Poe’s works, either short stories or
poems.
• http://www.eapoe.org/works/index.htm
• http://www.pambytes.com/poe/poe.html
– Someone from your group must also gather research on
America during Poe’s lifetime.
• http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/facts/history/toc.htm
• http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi
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Process
• Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8zyQkjaljk and
use the video to complete your discussion guide.
• Once you have finished reading a sampling of
Poe’s writings and researching America for the
timeline, you must prepare for the artist’s rendition
of Poe to present to the Poe Committee.
– Visit the following Web sites to view different illustrations,
paintings, busts, etc., of Poe:
• www.yahoo.com
• www.google.com
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Evaluation
• If you would like to see how your group is
progressing, click on Rubric and go to the
appropriate link. If you feel you are reaching the
goals in the Rubric, continue with your project. If
you feel you are not reaching your potential based
on the Rubric, please see your teacher for further
instruction or help. You will be evaluated
accordingly.
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Student Rubric
Edgar Allan Poe Project for
American Literature
Excellent
Fair
Good
Poor
A historic timeline of Edgar
Allan Poe’s life,
highlighting important dates
in America’s history during
the author’s life.
Collected all information
needed to apply biographical
data to the reading selection
plus accurately and clearly to
the timeline.
Collected most of information
needed and information meets
most but not all needs in
application to the reading
selection or for creation of
timeline.
Collected some information but
information is unclear in
application to the reading
selection or for creation of
timeline.
Did not collect information
needed for apply biography to
reading selection or for
creation of timeline.
An artist’s rendition of what
Poe looked like in his latter
years, using paint, charcoal,
or any other means
possible.
Product reflects collection of all
data needed and is well
organized both in information
and graphic appeal.
Product reflects collection of
most data needed and is
organized but lacks either
clarity or graphic appeal.
Product reflects collection of
most data needed and is
organized but lacks clarity and
graphic appeal.
Product does not reflect
collection of data needed and
is not organized, lacks clarity
and graphic appeal.
A question-based analysis
on the life of Edgar Allan
Poe.
Answers all questions
thoroughly and effectively
using complete sentences.
Answers all but one question
thoroughly and effectively
using complete sentences.
Does not answer most
questions effectively
AND/ OR
Questions show little to no
effort.
AND/ OR
Does not write using complete
sentences.
Does not write using complete
sentences.
How did Edgar Allan Poe’s
personal demons, tragic
events in his life, influence
his many writings? A 250word essay to be read to
the Poe Committee.
Well-written piece.
Presentation was effective and
student use showed expertise.
Well-written piece.
Presentation was effective and
student use showed lack of
expertise.
Average written piece.
Presentation was not best
choice for selection and was
not as effective as other
mediums. Student use showed
lack of expertise.
Poorly written piece.
Presentation was not effective.
Student use showed lack of
expertise
Individual student worked
cooperatively with team
members and participated
in elements of the project.
Student worked well with
group. Student input was
accurate and timely. Student
participated in all aspects of
the project.
Student worked well with
group. Student input was
accurate and timely. Student
did not participate in all
aspects of the project.
Student did not work well with
group. Student input was
accurate and timely. Student
did not participate in all
aspects of the project.
Student did not work well with
group. Student input was not
always accurate and/or timely.
Student did not participate in
all aspects of the project.
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Conclusion
• Congratulations! Your group will prepare for the Poe Gala
Celebration in January 2009! Your group can also say you are an
expert on Edgar Allan Poe. Here are a few Web sites you can visit to
learn more about Poe, his work, and his lifestyle.
– E. A. Poe Society of Baltimore
– Poe’s Virtual Library
– Edgar Allan Poe’s House of Usher
– Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
– Edgar Allan Poe Museum – Richmond, Virginia
– Edgar Allan Poe – Collected Works of the Master of the Macabre
– Edgar Allan Poe
– The Poe Studies Association
– American Masters Edgar Allan Poe/PBS
– Edgar Allan Poe: Once Upon a Midnight, starring John Astin
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Resources/Links
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E. A. Poe Society of Baltimore
Poe’s Virtual Library
Edgar Allan Poe’s House of Usher
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
Edgar Allan Poe Museum – Richmond, Virginia
Edgar Allan Poe – Collected Works of the Master of the
Macabre
Edgar Allan Poe
The Poe Studies Association
American Masters Edgar Allan Poe/PBS
Edgar Allan Poe: Once Upon a Midnight, starring John Astin
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