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This Bell Ringer: The Early Life of Edgar Allen Poe in Richmond, VA instructional video also includes:
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The narrator of a bell ringer video focuses on the influences of Richmond, Virginia, on the Edgar Allen Poe, lauds the materials in the Poe Museum collection, and talks about the challenges Poe faced in dealing with his foster father.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Use the video to introduce a reading of Poe's "Theory of Composition"
Classroom Considerations
- Requires an internet connection and a projection device for the video
- The academic approach of the museum tour guide would appeal to older readers
Pros
- Introduces Poe as the father of detective fiction, science fiction, and psychological fiction
Cons
- None