Cornell Notes
• Topic/Object: Poe’s Life
• Essential Question: “ How has Poe’s personal life influenced his writing?’
***USE YOUR WEBQUEST INFORMATION, INTERNET RESEARCH, PRIOR
KNOWLEDE, A&E DOCUMENTARY FOR YOUR CORNELL NOTES
Left Side ?’s…
* What events lead up to his adult years? (time line)
* What was his relationship like with his 1st wife? (web)
* What piece of writing was based on this relationship? (arrows)
* How has his personal experiences influenced his his writing style? (bulleted list)
* What was the end of his life like? (outline)
* Your own ?
A&E Biography –
Edgar Allan Poe
Documentary
Journal
“Too much to drink can be
deadly…even before the car
was invented.”
Evaluate & Explain this quote.
Cornell Notes…
take notes as we discuss the material & the story vocabulary
Topic/Objective: Poe/…Cask of Amont.
Essential Question: “What can we predict
about Poe’s story based on the stories'
vocabulary & our class discussion about Poe’s
personal life?
Vocabulary
Using prior knowledge & context clues,
how would you define CASK?
Many wineries in Napa Valley use
casks to aide in the aging process
of their wines.
Cask
a large barrel
like container
made of wood,
metal, or plastic,
used for storing
liquids, typically
alcoholic drinks.
Vocabulary
Using prior knowledge & context clues,
how would you define CATACOMBS?
An eerie feeling came over us when
we came across huge catacombs
while exploring the Roman
caverns.
Catacombs
an underground cemetery,
especially one consisting of
tunnels and rooms with
recesses dug out for coffins
and tombs.
Vocabulary
Using prior knowledge & context clues,
how would you define Amontillado?
During the coronation ceremony, Princess
Jasmine & her guests dined on filet
mignon & lobster accompanied with a
fine Amontillado aged to perfection.
Amontillado
A fine dry sherry ; a variety
of sherry wine characterized
by having a darker color
Vocabulary
Using prior knowledge & context clues,
how would you define CARNIVAL?
Every year, the people of New
Orleans celebrate Fat Tuesday
which promotes a carnival like
atmosphere full of music &
excess.
Carnival
a period of public revelry at a
regular time each year, typically
during the week before Lent in
Roman Catholic countries,
involving processions, music,
dancing, and the use of
masquerade.
The Cask of Amontillado
Write about a time in a book, movie,
television show, or real life where
someone has desired revenge.
Is revenge ever justified?
Why or why not?
Prediction
In your journals, take 5-10 minutes to write
down 3-5 sentences predicting what you
think will happen in the story, The Cask of
Amontillado.
Consider the following:
- Poe’s Life
- The Vocabulary defined in context
- Journal #1 & #2
Pair / Share
Your Thoughts
HW- Read pages 1 & 2 of
The Cask of Amontillado and answer
these questions in your notebook…
1.) What is the mental state of the narrator?
2.) What is the setting?
3.) What is the social status of each character? How
do you know?
audio of story
reading of
The Cask of Amontillado
By: Edgar Allan Poe
TEXT MARKING
INSTRUCTIONS!
• UNDERLINE- words/phrases that describe the mood/tone of
the story
CIRCLE- The relationship between the
protagonist & the antagonist
(similarities/relationship)
• HIGHLIGHT- clues to predict the outcome of the story /
examples of foreshadowing
• MARGIN NOTATIONS- Poe’s personal influences on story.
Open Ended Written Response
(journal entry)
It is often believed that many of Poe’s stories are
inspired by his personal life. Do you think this is
the case with the story, The Cask of
Amontillado? Explain your answer &
remember to support your opinion with
specific evidence from the text.
Hint: use your Poe bio Cornell Notes & your text marked story
to strengthen your response. Your response should be 2-3
paragraphs in your journal.