"The Tell-Tale Heart" Links:
"Tell-Tale Heart" Short Story: Audio and Text. Click here to read and listen to Edgar Allan Poe's full short story from home!
"Tell-Tale Heart" Vocabulary Preview. Watch this slideshow to glimpse the extraordinary word choices Poe used to tell his famous story. As you view the slides, take quick glossary notes to help you through the story later with this Note Form.
Edgar Allan Poe Biography. This short biographical article summarizes Poe's life. Learn about his struggles and accomplishments, as both a person and a writer. As you read, capture on the Reading Notes Organizer what what you notice as interesting or important.
"The Landlady" Links:
Extension Activity. Click here to view this cool extra credit option. You have the opportunity to put your signpost skills to use analyzing a classic movie about a courtroom jury! From your recent experience in our "classroom court", you may have some new perspective!
Reporting on the Courts. Read this article to learn how good journalists cover courtroom news, as well as what reporters are and are not allowed to do during a trial.
Former CIA Officer Share 6 Ways to Tell if Someone is Lying. Helpful information for jurists, reporters, attorneys, and judge.
First Degree Murder Overview. Learn what a first degree murder charge really means.
A Juror's Responsibilities. Jurors, read this article to learn your role.
Jury Deliberations. Find out what is involved during the deliberation process.
Trial Script. Read to practice or preview our classroom trial, using courtroom language to stage the case of The State vs. The Landlady.
Elements of a Courtroom Trial Slideshow. Click here to view the slideshow that tells you about trial procedures and roles. (Lead-in to our courtroom trial of the landlady:)
Destiny: Edgar Allan Poe Titles. Click here to see what titles we have in the library. Here is "The Tell-Tale Heart" Extension Opportunity: Read a short story by Edgar Allan Poe (any other than "Tell-Tale"), noticing the signposts the author uses. Create a unique way (poster? essay? poem? graphic organizer? artwork? interview? video?) to show your signpost thoughts and discoveries. Provide explicit textual evidence illustrating the signposts you found as well. Feel free to add any other responses to the story. Poe's writing is indeed challenging and thought-provoking! (up to 10 bonus points:)
Foreshadowing. Click here learn all about the cool trick of foreshadowing. This article explains what clues to look for when you're reading a story and what hints to plant if you're writing one.
"The Landlady" Click here to read this short story by Roald Dahl (online text).
Roald Dahl's Website. Click here to learn about the author's life, his most famous and lesser known works, and his tips for writing.
Landlady Vocabulary Preview. Click here to see the interesting vocabulary you'll encounter in the story. Create your own "glossary notes" to refer to as you read.
Roald Dahl's Extraordinary Life Story. (optional extension reading) Read this intriguing article about the author's life and learn how it relates to his writing. For extra credit, write a paper (typed) about YOUR three most interesting AHA moments as you read the article. Summarize those moments in the text and describe what you realized and why each discovery seemed meaningful. Go on to synthesize what you learned in this reading with your interpretation of "The Landlady". Do you see any connections? (up to 10 bonus points:)
"Tell-Tale Heart" Short Story: Audio and Text. Click here to read and listen to Edgar Allan Poe's full short story from home!
"Tell-Tale Heart" Vocabulary Preview. Watch this slideshow to glimpse the extraordinary word choices Poe used to tell his famous story. As you view the slides, take quick glossary notes to help you through the story later with this Note Form.
Edgar Allan Poe Biography. This short biographical article summarizes Poe's life. Learn about his struggles and accomplishments, as both a person and a writer. As you read, capture on the Reading Notes Organizer what what you notice as interesting or important.
"The Landlady" Links:
Extension Activity. Click here to view this cool extra credit option. You have the opportunity to put your signpost skills to use analyzing a classic movie about a courtroom jury! From your recent experience in our "classroom court", you may have some new perspective!
Reporting on the Courts. Read this article to learn how good journalists cover courtroom news, as well as what reporters are and are not allowed to do during a trial.
Former CIA Officer Share 6 Ways to Tell if Someone is Lying. Helpful information for jurists, reporters, attorneys, and judge.
First Degree Murder Overview. Learn what a first degree murder charge really means.
A Juror's Responsibilities. Jurors, read this article to learn your role.
Jury Deliberations. Find out what is involved during the deliberation process.
Trial Script. Read to practice or preview our classroom trial, using courtroom language to stage the case of The State vs. The Landlady.
Elements of a Courtroom Trial Slideshow. Click here to view the slideshow that tells you about trial procedures and roles. (Lead-in to our courtroom trial of the landlady:)
Destiny: Edgar Allan Poe Titles. Click here to see what titles we have in the library. Here is "The Tell-Tale Heart" Extension Opportunity: Read a short story by Edgar Allan Poe (any other than "Tell-Tale"), noticing the signposts the author uses. Create a unique way (poster? essay? poem? graphic organizer? artwork? interview? video?) to show your signpost thoughts and discoveries. Provide explicit textual evidence illustrating the signposts you found as well. Feel free to add any other responses to the story. Poe's writing is indeed challenging and thought-provoking! (up to 10 bonus points:)
Foreshadowing. Click here learn all about the cool trick of foreshadowing. This article explains what clues to look for when you're reading a story and what hints to plant if you're writing one.
"The Landlady" Click here to read this short story by Roald Dahl (online text).
Roald Dahl's Website. Click here to learn about the author's life, his most famous and lesser known works, and his tips for writing.
Landlady Vocabulary Preview. Click here to see the interesting vocabulary you'll encounter in the story. Create your own "glossary notes" to refer to as you read.
Roald Dahl's Extraordinary Life Story. (optional extension reading) Read this intriguing article about the author's life and learn how it relates to his writing. For extra credit, write a paper (typed) about YOUR three most interesting AHA moments as you read the article. Summarize those moments in the text and describe what you realized and why each discovery seemed meaningful. Go on to synthesize what you learned in this reading with your interpretation of "The Landlady". Do you see any connections? (up to 10 bonus points:)