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Warm-up

Warm-up. Draw some conclusions about Poe and his writing style : What is he trying to communicate to readers through his style? Why is his style important ? Why is his style effective? . Content Language Objective.

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Warm-up

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  1. Warm-up • Draw some conclusions about Poe and his writing style: • What is he trying to communicate to readers through his style? • Why is his style important? • Why is his style effective?

  2. Content Language Objective • Write a thesis statement explaining an author’s style, use of literary techniques and effect on readers using • Adjectives word bank • Thesis Statement Stems

  3. Introduction • Write a general statement about Poe (his life and work) • Write a statement about why is work was important in his time • Write a statement about why his work is important today • Thesis Statement

  4. Notes/Planning • List the three most common literary elements used throughout Poe’s works • point of view, figurative language, tone, diction, setting, climax, characterization, repetition, irony, foreshadowing, symbolism

  5. Note/Planning • List three adjectives to describe Poe’s style. • Adjectives answer: What Kind? Which One? • Macabre, eerie, ghoulish, ghastly, morbid, spooky, unnatural, chilling, twisted, dark, cruel, perverse, warped, unstable…

  6. Notes/Planning • What effects does Poe’s style have on readers? • EX. Foreshadowing creates a sense of suspense and tension • He develops characters by… • His use of imagery … • How does the style make readers feel?

  7. Thesis • Use your warm-ups and discussions to develop a thesis statement for your style analysis essay • Create a Thesis Statement: • In his poems and short stories, Edgar Allan Poe creates a/an (adjective), (adjective), and(adjective) writing style using (literary element 1), (literary element 2), and (literary element 3) to make readers feel _____.

  8. Gather Citations • Use the graphic organizer to gather citations for each literary technique or element that you have selected as one of Poe’s defining styles

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