Edgar
Allan
Poe
Master
of
Horror
In language arts we will be studying the life and works of Edgar
Allan Poe. He is considered the “American Master of Horror” and
“The Master of the Macabre.”
Tasks
I. You will use the research process to
take notes and cite sources on the
life, achievements, and works of
Edgar Allan Poe.
II. You will use technology to research
and create a PowerPoint presentation
based on your research.
Tasks
Your research will include:
• Filling out a notetaking organizer
• Writing notes in your own words
• Using books, encyclopedias, and the Internet
to locate information
Tasks
Your PowerPoint will include:
• Writing notes in your own words
•Accessing images on Google and Behold that
are appropriate matches to your information
•Completing a Works Cited page in order to cite
your sources (this means to show where you got
your information)
1.
The Process
This week you are in the library for
research.
2. You will work individually on your project in
order to become an expert on Edgar Allan
Poe.
3. To complete the research a variety of
resources must be used and cited. This
includes one book, one encyclopedia, and
websites.
PowerPoint Requirements
•
You will use a template to create your
PowerPoint presentation.
•
Each presentation must begin with a Title
Slide. It will include your name, period, title,
and an image.
•
Make sure each slide has notes and an
appropriate image.
•
The last slide will be your Works Cited Sheet.
Works Cited Slide
•You must list references (Works Cited) for
each source you used.
•In order to prepare you for high school,
references must be done in correct MLA
format.
•This is very easy to do because you can use
www.bibme.com to make a Works Cited
Sheet. You must have an email address to
access the website. The best part is that it
is free! You will find a link to help you with
this on the library webpage.
Grading
Your grades will be earned in three areas:
1. Participation: staying on-task is important in
order to do quality work
2. Quality of notes and Works Cited Sheet
3. Accuracy, creativity, and quality of
PowerPoint
Library Website
• Everything you need to complete this
project is at the following link:
– AVMS Library Classroom Connections
– Find Ms. Dineley’s name and click on
“Edgar Allan Poe”