1 The Masque of the Red Death Edgar Allan Poe

2 Goals Content Goal- to summarize text, recognize and interpret symbolism, and draw conclusions (+1) Language Goal- to answer in complete sentences restating the question in the answer using text based details as support (+1)

Vocabulary Word Sort On your paper, draw a big rectangle, divide it into four sections and label it like the one below. On the next slide is a list of vocabulary words that you will write into the category you think each fits. There is at least one word per category. 3 ThingsAdjectives EventsUntouchable Things

4 Pre-teaching Vocabulary Word Sort- with partners masque ebony avatar castellated abbey august reveler brazier piquancy arabesque cessation disapprobation habiliments wanton ThingsAdjectives EventsUntouchable Things Gothic window

5 Word Sort Discussion Share your answers with the quad. How similar were your choices? Why did you sort the words the way you did?

Word Sort Answers + Definitions On the following slides are the answers for the word sort and the definitions. You earn points for having the correct definitions in the correct categories, so make the changes you need. Yes, some of your guesses may work how you defined the words, but the words here are sorted by their use in the story. Congratulations for knowing some of this vocab in other contexts! 6

Things – copy each word and definition (+5) abbey- monastery or convent brazier- metal bowl to hold burning coals habiliments- clothing reveler – synonym for partier ebony – a very dark, black wood 7

Events – copy each word and definition (+1) masque- costume ball with masquerade theme 8

Adjectives – copy each word and definition (+4) arabesque- elaborately designed august- imposing & magnificent castellated- having castle-like battlements wanton- immoral & lustful behavior 9

Untouchable Things – copy each word and definition (+4) disapprobation- disapproval piquancy- pleasantly sharp quality cessation- stopping avatar- manifestation of an unseen force 10

11 Biography, Symbols, Performer Read each section and write an important note for each: Edgar Allan Poe- page 76 (+1) Symbols- page 77 (+1) Vincent Price- ( )

12 During Reading: Symbolism Prospero red abbey wall welded gates external world knights, dames, courtiers blue room purple room green room orange room white room violet room black room ebony clock clock chimes Copy this chart & guess what each might symbolize (and why) in the blank box. The guessing should take place while you read. Use text-based details to assist in your guesses.+16

13 Homework – Mid-story Read to page 81 as homework. After reading the description of the black room (p ), draw, color, or paint an accurate depiction of the room including all the details the story provides. (+10) walls curtains carpets light source window other decorations

14 Day 2 Content Goal- to summarize text, recognize and interpret symbolism, and to draw conclusions. Language Goal- to answer in complete sentences restating the question in the answer using text based details as support Homework Viewing - Share your drawing of the black room with your partner. Explain why you drew what you did using the book as evidence. –Who will share their own drawing under the document camera?

15 Assessment 1.(LC02) Write a summary of the decorations in the black room. Include three main details from the story in your summary. (+3) 2.(LC04) Besides the word “stopping,” what could Poe have used in place of our vocabulary word cessation to communicate the same meaning? Why is your choice of word as effective? (+3) Les Masques et la Mort James Ensor (1897)

16 Assessment 3. (LA07) Why does Prince Prospero retreat to this abbey ? Include two details from the story in your answer. (+3) 4. (LT10) What conclusion can the reader draw about Prince Prospero’s death? Provide at least two details from the story to support your conclusion. (+3)

17 Post-Reading Adaptation Formula: This is the story’s formula- just change the specific details and rewrite it as a paragraph-long “story.” (+8) 1.Wealthy “prince” or “princess” 2.His friends & entourage 3.Religious location to hide in 4.Pandemic disease to hide from 5.Excessive and/or immoral use of time (keep it general and appropriate) 6.Personification (avatar) of the disease appears 7.Battle between “prince” and “disease” 8.Disease wins by…