Friday, March 7

Objective: Students will be able to analyze four readings on Poe’s death in order to evaluate possible causes for his death, and, ultimately, conclude how they believe Poe died, supporting their conclusions with evidence from the text.

Do-Now: Vocabulary Practice Quiz #3

Today: 1) Go over Vocabulary Practice Quiz #3

2) Class will read "Poe's Final Days" pp. 184-186 and complete a web identifying the article's main argument and supporting pieces of evidence.

3) In groups, read "Poe's Death Rewritten as Case of Rabies, Not Telltale Alcohol," on pp. 187-188, "If Only Poe Had Succeeded When He Said Nevermore to Drink," on pg. 189, and "Rabies Death Theory" on pg. 190.  For each article, complete a web identifying the article's main argument and supporting evidence.

Exit Slip: Based on the four articles you have read, how do YOU believe Poe died?  Give reasons and evidence to support your claim.  (Your response should be at least FIVE sentences long and should include at least THREE pieces of evidence.

Homework: Vocabulary Quiz #3 on MONDAY.  Subject/Verb Agreement Quiz on WEDNESDAY.  Unit Test #1 on FRIDAY.