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Tell Tale Heart. Summarize basic elements (plot, characters, setting, and perspective. Identify the emotions revealed in the work; and create an original piece portraying these emotions.

Review biographical information about Edgar Allan Poe. Pair up and read The raven, Tell tale Heart or the pit and the pendulum. Summarize plot, setting characters, perspective.

What human emotions are revealed? Have students identify and write words and phrases that portray these emotions. Ask each pair to think about events or images from their experiences that conjure up the same emotions.
For example, what have they experienced that may have sparked deep fear or loneliness? Finally, have students work individually to create an original piece that portrays these emotions.