1. Reading
March 13, 2013

2. Assignment
What if Montresor is a woman? Most people assume Montresor is a man. Why? Would it change the way you think about the story if Montresor is a woman?
What kind of clown is Fortunato? We see lots of scary clowns in the movies and in books. Is Fortunato a scary clown? If so, what is scary about him? If not, why?
How do you feel when you read "The Cask"? Claustrophobic? Tired? Something else? What about the story makes you feel this way?
Could Fortunato narrate this story? Why, or why not? Make an argument for both sides of this debate.

3. EQs
How do literary elements shape meaning within context? (i.e. flashback, foreshadowing, irony, mood, tone, symbolism) ( ) (CCSS RL4)
What are the three main points-of-view an author can use in a story, and why would he or she choose to use each one? ( ) (CCSS RL6)
How could a story change if the point-of-view changed? ( ) (CCSS RL6)

4. This week Today: Cask of Amontillado
Thursday: Early dismissal; report to advisory
Friday: More reading

5. F.O.A. (Bellwork) Why are people fascinated by horror stories?
What is worse: seeing or reading about gory violence or reading something suspenseful when you’re not sure what might happen?
What’s a good example of a scary story?

6. Edgar Allan Poe What do you remember about him?
What did the think of “The Raven?” and “Tell-tale Heart?”

7. The Cask of Amontillado
Listen and read