1. Edgar Allan Poe The Master of the Gothic Tale

2. Poe’s Influence... Contemporary film makers/authors who attempt to emulate Poe: Alfred Hitchcock (Psycho, The Birds) Stephen King (Carrie, The Shining) Wes Craven (Scream, Dracula) Carrie: the film based on Steven King’s novel Jack Nicholson in The Shining

3. Poe in T.V. and Film In 2009, the film Poe is scheduled for release. This is a film written and directed by Sylvester Stallone (Rocky). There are 51 films which “re-tell” Poe’s stories. There are hundreds of t.v. shows and films that are based on Poe’s works.

4. Poe’s Life... A perfect beginning to horror 1809 1811 1827 1828 1834 1836 1839 1847 1849 Born to David & Eliza Poe Mom dies; John & Frances Allan take in Poe Quits school; starts writing w/ no success; joins U.S. Army Quits army; John gets Poe into West Point John Allan dies; leaves Poe nothing Marries 13 yr. old cousin, Virgina; Poe was 27 Writing career begins, but makes no money Poe’s wife dies Poe dies an alcoholic, gambler, and is penniless

5. Facts surrounding Poe’s death... Poe was found lying unconscious in a street in Baltimore, MD He was supposedly dressed in someone else’s clothing. He was taken to a hospital where he died 2 days of what some doctors believe was tuberculosis.

6. Some of Poe’s Works: “Murder of the Rue Morgue” “The Black Cat” “The Cask of Amontillado” “The Tell-Tale Heart” “The Fall of the House of Usher” “The Raven” (poem)

7. THE CLASSIC POE Literary elements: Atmosphere: Personification: Unreliable narrator: IMPORTANT THEMES IN POE’S WORK: reincarnation, revenge, death, and perversion

9. Gotta love your IPOD! Your Next Assignment… After reading “The Cask of Amontillado,” you will create a PODCAST. What is a podcast? Check out the following links for an introduction: http://howtomakepodcasts.com http://radio.about.com/od/podcastin1 Check out the next slide for your rubric and details!

10. Podcasting with Poe ASSIGNMENT DETAILS --In groups of 4, you will create an audio or video PODCAST regarding your reactions to Poe and “The Cask of Amontillado.” --You must decide early on who will be supplying the technology (.mp3 player, IPOD, etc.) It isn’t necessary that all four of you have an IPOD or.mp3 player—decide who will be responsible for recording the information, etc. You may choose to record certain components separately, then download all sections to form one PODCAST. --You will have 2 weeks to complete your project. Presenting the PODCASTS will be our culminating project. RUBRIC  If your PODCAST does not meet the following requirements, group grades will be assigned accordingly:  Podcast is a minimum of 3 minutes in length.  Podcast contains at least 2 interviews (with parent, teacher, or other adult) which reveal interviewees’ views on Poe.  Podcast includes participation from ALL 4 group members. This should include all members’ thoughts on “The Cask of Amontillado.” A task ledger will be submitted on the due date.  PODCAST is a creative, culminating presentation of Poe and his works.