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Edgar Allen Poe And The Art Of Composition

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High schoolers evaluate several works by Edgar Allen Poe based on the criteria in his essay, "The Philosophy of Composotion" Their analysis is documented using a graphic organizer. Learners begin the pre-writing process for their own short story following the criteria outlined in Poe's essay.

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compositions, edgar allan poe, the writing process

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composition, edgar allen poe, writing process, text structure for literature, english language arts
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
Instructional Strategies
Project-Based Learning
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