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Which subject	English
What topic	Edgar Allen Poe
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 7
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Edgar Allan Poe

Objectives

• Understand the life and works of Edgar Allan Poe
• Analyze key themes in Poe's literature
• Identify literary devices used by Poe
• Foster appreciation for gothic literature

Materials

• Copies of a selected poem and short story by Edgar Allan Poe (e.g., "The Raven" and "The Tell-Tale Heart")
• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector (if available) for visual aids
• Handouts with discussion questions and vocabulary

Grade/Age Group

Grade 7

Subject

English Language Arts

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Poe	5	Brief overview of Edgar Allan Poe’s life, focusing on key events and contributions to literature.
2	Reading Activity	10	Read "The Raven" together as a class. Discuss initial reactions and understand the poem's tone.
3	Theme Analysis	5	Identify and discuss major themes from "The Raven" and relate them to Poe’s life experiences.
4	Literary Devices	5	Introduce and explore literary devices used in "The Raven" (e.g., meter, rhyme, symbolism).
5	Group Discussion	3	Divide students into small groups to discuss the themes and devices in "The Tell-Tale Heart."
6	Summary and Q&A	2	Recap key points from the lesson. Address any questions students may have.

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Common Core State Standards for reading literature, speaking and listening, and comprehension for seventh-grade English.

Homework

• Complete a short written reflection comparing themes in "The Raven" and "The Tell-Tale Heart."
• Vocabulary: Choose five new words from the poems to define and use in sentences.

Assessment

• Homework will be collected and assessed for understanding without student presentations.

Additional Notes

• Encourage students to relate Poe's themes to modern-day experiences or other literature they may encounter.
• Consider accommodations for diverse learning needs to ensure all students are engaged.

Lesson script