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Edgar Allan Poe Notes:
*Poe was Orphaned at the age of 3.
*Poe was raised by foster parents known as the Allan's.
*Poe found himself in gambling debt during his college years and dropped out of college.
*Poe married Virginia Clemm.
*Poe died in 1849.
*Poe's literary works helped define the short story genre.

Activity 1: Click on the hyperlink, and add 5 additional facts about Edgar Allan Poe to your notes.

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Activity 2:
Instructions: write or type each vocabulary word. Then research the definitions for each word.
*Precluded
*Retribution
*Afflicted
*Explicit
*Recoiling
*Subsided

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3rd: Listen to "The Cask of Amontillado".

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3rd: Listen to "The Cask of Amontillado".

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If you would rather read the short story, click on the following: The Cask of Amontillado.

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Edgar Allan Poe | The Cask of Amontillado Audiobook

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Activity 3:
Instructions-After listening to the short story, please answer the following reading check questions.
1. Why does the narrator vow revenge on Fortunato?
2. What common interest does the narrator share with Fortunato?
3. Where does Montresor bring Fortunato?
4. How does Fortunato become locked in the chains so easily?

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Watch this video and take notes over plot. The next activity will require you to know about these elements.

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Plot Mountain! | The Plot Diagram Song | Scratch Garden

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Activity 4:
Instructions- Using the picture above, create a plot diagram for our short story.

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7th: The Plot of "The Cask of Amontillado"

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7th: The Plot of "The Cask of Amontillado"

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After completing and reviewing slides 2-6, view the video above to check your answers and understanding.

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The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe | Summary & Analysis

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Click on the hyperlink and take the 5 question quick quiz over "The Cask of Amontillado".

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Instructions-Answer the questions listed below. Cite textual evidence to support your answers.
1. Who is the narrator of the text? *Hint: It is not Poe.*
2. What characteristics make Fortunato easy prey for Montresor?
3. What steps does Montresor take to ensure that his plan works?
4. How many years have passed since Montresor took revenge?

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Heart (bottom left corner) this slide if you feel confident about this short story. If you have questions, please email me.