Quarter+2--Real+or+Imagined?

Quarter 2--Real or Imagined? This second quarter's thematic unit actually consists of two parts--the writing test review and the actual literature study. Students will begin the quarter with the writing test review, which will start in October and end in mid-November. See the tab "Writing and Writing Test" for specific details about this section of the second quarter. The "Real or Imagined?" literary study will begin following the writing test review and focus on the concepts of mood and tone. Traditionally, this is the "scary stories" unit where we examine how mood and tone affect the reader's perception of a literary work. We will focus on Edgar Allan Poe as a fictional author and also--in our nonfiction study--examine strange occurrences at Poe's grave site as well as look at the origins of Mary Shelley's //Frankenstein//.

Literature Selections:
 * "The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe (fictional short story)
 * "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe (fictional short story)
 * "Birthday Ritual A Grave Tradition" printed in //The Washington Times// (newspaper article/informative nonfiction)
 * "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe (narrative poetry)
 * "Man Made Monsters" by Daniel Cohen (informative nonfiction)
 * Introduction to //Frankenstein// by Mary Shelley (fictional novel preface)
 * "The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs (fictional short story)

Introduction to the "Real or Imagined?" Unit-- Introduction Powerpoint: Quarter 2 Content Map:

Word Map for "Mood":

"The Tell-Tale Heart"-- Online Version: [|http://www.literaturepage.com/read/thetelltaleheart-1.html] Lesson Powerpoint: Student Response Quiz:

"The Black Cat"-- <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Online Version: []

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Lesson Powerpoint: <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Story Map:

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Comparison Chart--"The Tell-Tale Heart" versus "The Black Cat" <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">

<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">"Birthday Ritual a Grave Tradition"-- <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Lesson Powerpoint:

**<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Extra Credit Options ** **<span style="color: #000080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Finding Forrester Follow-Up ** <span style="color: #000080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Several students have asked if the movie was based on a true story. Complete this activity for extra credit and more information on the subject. You will need to print out the handout and answer the questions on it. This option is due no later than Friday, November 30.

Edgar Allan Poe Research/Activities Students should pick one of the six activities to complete for additional credit. The handouts for Option #5 are included below and must be printed. This option is also due no later than Friday, November 30.

"The Raven"-- Lesson Powerpoint: Poe's Philosophy of Composition: Copy of the Poem:

"Man Made Monsters"-- Lesson Powerpoint: Lesson Handout:

"The Monkey's Paw"-- Lesson Powerpoint:

Study Guide:

1. Cover Sheet 2. Unit Content Map 3. Two-Column Notes (Mood vs. Tone) 4. Notes: "The Tell-Tale Heart" 5. Notes: "The Black Cat" 6. Notes: "Birthday Ritual A Grave Tradition" 7. Notes: "The Raven" 8. Poem: "The Raven" 9. Handout: "The Raven" 10. Notes: "Man Made Monsters" 11. Handout: "Man Made Monsters" 12. Notes: "The Monkey's Paw" 13. Study Guide
 * Quarter 2 Literature Notebook: **

Essay Assignments: Advanced Language Arts-- Example Paper for Advanced Option 1-- Language Arts-- Chart to Help with Q2 Essay Topic: