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Cornell Notes• Topic/Object: Poe’s Life• Essential Question: “ How has Poe’s personal life
influenced his writing?’***USE YOUR WEBQUEST INFORMATION, INTERNET RESEARCH, PRIOR
KNOWLEDE, A&E DOCUMENTARY FOR YOUR CORNELL NOTESLeft Side ?’s…
* What events lead up to his adult years? (time line)
* What was his relationship like with his 1st wife? (web)
* What piece of writing was based on this relationship? (arrows)
* How has his personal experiences influenced his his writing style? (bulleted list)
* What was the end of his life like? (outline)
* Your own ?
Journal
“Too much to drink can be deadly…even before the car
was invented.”
Evaluate & Explain this quote.
Cornell Notes…take notes as we discuss the material & the story vocabulary
Topic/Objective: Poe/…Cask of Amont.
Essential Question: “What can we predict about Poe’s story based on the stories' vocabulary & our class discussion about Poe’s personal life?
Vocabulary
Using prior knowledge & context clues, how would you define CASK?
Many wineries in Napa Valley use casks to aide in the aging process
of their wines.
Caska large barrel like container made of wood, metal, or plastic, used for storing liquids, typically alcoholic drinks.
Using prior knowledge & context clues, how would you define CATACOMBS?
An eerie feeling came over us when we came across huge catacombs
while exploring the Roman caverns.
Vocabulary
Catacombs an underground cemetery, especially one consisting of tunnels and rooms with recesses dug out for coffins and tombs.
Vocabulary
Using prior knowledge & context clues, how would you define Amontillado?
During the coronation ceremony, Princess Jasmine & her guests dined on filet
mignon & lobster accompanied with a fine Amontillado aged to perfection.
Amontillado
A fine dry sherry ; a variety of sherry wine characterized
by having a darker color
Vocabulary
Using prior knowledge & context clues, how would you define CARNIVAL?
Every year, the people of New Orleans celebrate Fat Tuesday which promotes a carnival like
atmosphere full of music & excess.
Carnival
a period of public revelry at a regular time each year, typically during the week before Lent in Roman Catholic countries, involving processions, music, dancing, and the use of masquerade.
The Cask of Amontillado
Write about a time in a book, movie, television show, or real life where
someone has desired revenge.
Is revenge ever justified? Why or why not?
PredictionIn your journals, take 5-10 minutes to write
down 3-5 sentences predicting what you think will happen in the story, The Cask of
Amontillado. Consider the following:- Poe’s Life- The Vocabulary defined in context - Journal #1 & #2
Pair / Share Your Thoughts
HW- Read pages 1 & 2 ofThe Cask of Amontillado and answer these questions in your notebook…
1.) What is the mental state of the narrator?
2.) What is the setting?
3.) What is the social status of each character? How do you
know?
audio of story
reading of The Cask of Amontillado
By: Edgar Allan Poe
TEXT MARKINGINSTRUCTIONS!
• UNDERLINE- words/phrases that describe the mood/tone of the story
• HIGHLIGHT- clues to predict the outcome of the story / examples of foreshadowing
• MARGIN NOTATIONS- Poe’s personal influences on story.
CIRCLE- The relationship between the protagonist & the antagonist
(similarities/relationship)
Open Ended Written Response(journal entry)
It is often believed that many of Poe’s stories are inspired by his
personal life. Do you think this is the case with the story, The Cask
of Amontillado? Explain your answer & remember to support
your opinion with specific evidence from the text.
Hint: use your Poe bio Cornell Notes & your text marked story to strengthen your
response. Your response should be 2-3 paragraphs in your journal.
