Edgar Allan Poe

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Edgar Allan Poe

• Poes Background
• Students
• Assignments
• Teachers Page
• Resources/Links

Did you know? At 27 years old, Edgar Allan Poe
married his 13-year-old cousin Virginia Eliza
Clemm on May 16, 1836, in Richmond, Va.
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Poes 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.

Did you know? Edgar Allan Poe died on Oct. 7,
1849, in Baltimore, MD.
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Poes Background

• Most of Poes 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), Poes 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.

Did you know? Written in 1845, The Raven is
certainly Edgar Allan Poes best known work.
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Poes Background

• Poes 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 Doyles 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.

Did you know? Both of Edgar Allan Poes birth
parents died before his fourth birthday.
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Students

• 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.
• Go to Introduction and begin your work.

Did you know? Edgar Allan Poe had a brother
(William Henry Poe) and a sister (Rosalie
Mckenzie Poe).
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Assignments

• Introduction
• Task
• Process
• Evaluation
• Conclusion
• Teachers Page

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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

• The Croswell Opera House Poe Committee has
  recommended each person to present the following
• A historic timeline of Edgar Allan Poes life,
  highlighting important dates in Americas history
  during the authors life.
• An artists rendition of what Poe looked like in
  his latter years, using paint, charcoal, or any
  other means possible.
• A question analysis guide
• How did Poes 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 weeks 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 Poes 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 Poes 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?vl8zyQkjaljk
  and use the video to complete your discussion
  guide.
• Once you have finished reading a sampling of
  Poes writings and researching America for the
  timeline, you must prepare for the artists
  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 Poes life, highlighting important dates in Americas history during the authors 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 artists 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 Does not write using complete sentences. Questions show little to no effort. AND/ OR Does not write using complete sentences.
How did Edgar Allan Poes personal demons, tragic events in his life, influence his many writings? A 250-word 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
• Poes Virtual Library
• Edgar Allan Poes 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

• E. A. Poe Society of Baltimore
• Poes Virtual Library
• Edgar Allan Poes 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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