Pre-show Standards:
1.3 Reading, Analyzing and Interpreting Literature, points A-F
1.6 Speaking and Listening,
points B-E
Pre-show Goals:
Students should read and discuss works by Edgar Allan Poe. They should learn the characteristics of gothic literature. Students can discuss plot, character development, elements of the short story genre, and theme.
Show Standards:
1.3 Reading, Analyzing and Interpreting Literature, points B-E
1.6 Speaking and Listening,
points B, D-F
Show Goals:
Students will view dramatic presentation of works written by Poe and will participate in discussions of Poe and gothic literature.
Post-show Standards:
1.2 Reading Critically and All Content Areas. Points A and B
1.3 Reading, Analyzing and Interpreting Literature,
points B, C and E
1.4 Types of Writing, points A
1.5 Quality of Writing, points A-F
