“Annabel Lee”

BY EDGAR ALLAN POE

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Materials1. Textbook open to page 579

2. Spiral open to a blank space

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GIST SummaryAfter analyzing the text, compose a twenty word summary.

ExampleArrogant, wealthy officials insult the courage of women; however, a lion-hearted dame saves the party from a lethal, hissing cobra.

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Story Illustration Four Corners ActivityStep One: Based on your evidence, determine which portion of the text engages the reader

most effectively. Within thirty seconds, relocate to that section of the room.

Step Two: Within your new group, determine why you believe that portion of the text best engages readers.

Theme

Plot Development

Characterization

Point of View

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Literature Graphic Organizer Mini-JigsawStep 1: Within your group, complete the indicated sections of the chart:

Plot Development

Point of View

GIST Summary

Characterization

Theme

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Literature Graphic Organizer Mini-JigsawStep 2: Now, by taking turns, each group member will teach his or her section of the graphic

organizer to the group members.

TeachersPlease read your response verbatim.

LearnersRecord brief notes on the “teacher's” response.

Currently TeachingThemePlot DevelopmentCharacterizationPoint of ViewGIST summary

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Literature Graphic Organizer Four Corners ActivityStep One: Based on your evidence, determine the element of the text which engages the

reader most effectively. Within thirty seconds, relocate to that section of the room.

Step Two: Within your new group, determine why you believe that portion of the text best engages readers.

Theme

Plot Development

Characterization

Point of View

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Theme NotesA theme is a lesson about life or human nature that the writer teaches the reader.

Example:

Theme: Appearances can be deceiving.

Disguised as Grandmother, the Wolf lured Little Red towards the bed.

TNReady Analysis: ThemeDirections: Select the letter of the response that best answers the following question:

1. Which statement best expresses the central idea of the passage?

a. One should be willing to sacrifice for the person one loves.

b. Love triumphs over death.

c. Love is a force for happiness and fulfillment.

d. Grief may cause a person to behave irrationally.

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TNReady Analysis: ThemeDirections: Select the letters of the responses that best answer the following question:

2. In which stanza is this central idea most thoroughly defined?

a. Stanza 5 (lines 27-33)

b. Stanza 6 (lines 34-41)

c. Stanza 4 (lines 21-26)

d. Stanza 2 (lines 7-12)

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TIDE Response: ThemeDirections: Employing the TIDE method, analyze and evaluate the questions below in complete sentences. In your response, note the author and poem title, restate the question, and cite evidence alongside line numbers in order to justify your assertion.

Prompt

Write a paragraph which analyzes how the narrative addresses the theme grief may cause people to behave irrationally. Develop your paragraph by providing textual evidence from the passage.

TIDE Model

After evaluating [insert text title] by [insert author], [restate the question] because [insert point 1]. According to the text, [insert speaker's name] proclaims, “[insert evidence]” [(insert line numbers)]. Assuredly, [explain why your evidence matters]; however, [insert counter claim], but [explain why your evidence matters]. Ultimately, [restate point 1].

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Comprehension NotesComprehension refers to your ability to understand the text.

Example

Aladdin impersonated a prince in order to impress Jasmine.

TNReady Analysis: ComprehensionDirections: Select the letter or letters that best answer(s) the following question:

1. Select the two lines of text that reveal the narrator’s reasons for Annabel Lee being taken from him.

a. “With a love that the winged seraphs of Heaven / Coveted her and me” (11-12).

b. “So that her high-born kinsmen came / And bore her away from me” (17-18).

c. “The angels, not half so happy in Heaven / Went envying her and me” (21-22).

d. “To shut her up in a sepulcher / In this kingdom by the sea” (18-19).

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TNReady Analysis: ComprehensionDirections: Select the letter or letters that best answer(s) the following question:

2. How does the narrator spend each night after the death of Annabel Lee?

a. “Nor the demons down under the sea/Can ever dissever my soul from the soul / Of the beautiful Annabel Lee“ (31-33).

b. “But we loved with a love that was more than love” (9).

c. “And so, all the night-tide, I lie down by the side / Of my darling, my darling, my life and my bride” (38-39).

d. “For moon never beams without bringing me dreams” (33).

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TIDE Response: ComprehensionDirections: Employing the TIDE method, analyze and evaluate the questions below in complete sentences. In your response, note the author and poem title, restate the question, and cite evidence alongside line numbers in order to justify your assertion.

Prompt

Write a paragraph which analyzes why the speaker sleeps in his wife’s tomb. Develop your paragraph by providing textual evidence from the passage.

TIDE Model

After evaluating [insert text title] by [insert author], [restate the question] because [insert point 1]. According to the text, [insert speaker's name] proclaims, “[insert evidence]” [(insert line numbers)]. Assuredly, [explain why your evidence matters]; however, [insert counter claim], but [explain why your evidence matters]. Ultimately, [restate point 1].

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Characterization NotesCharacterization describes a character’s individual trait, or personality, through clues within the text.

Example

Trait: Savage

Her lip slightly sneered, she slowly removed the chewed, sticky mint gum from her mouth and placed it firmly in the hair of the girl seated beside her.

TNReady Analysis: CharacterizationDirections: Select the letter or letters that best answer(s) the following question:

1.

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TNReady Analysis: CharacterizationDirections: Select the letter or letters that best answer(s) the following question:

2.

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TIDE Response: CharacterizationDirections: Employing the TIDE method, analyze and evaluate the questions below in complete sentences. In your response, note the author and poem title, restate the question, and cite evidence alongside line numbers in order to justify your assertion.

Prompt

Write a paragraph which analyzes how the poem characterizes Bess as noble. Develop your paragraph by providing textual evidence from the passage.

TIDE Model

After evaluating [insert text title] by [insert author], [restate the question] because [insert point 1]. According to the text, [insert speaker's name] proclaims, “[insert evidence]” [(insert line numbers)]. Assuredly, [explain why your evidence matters]; however, [insert counter claim], but [explain why your evidence matters]. Ultimately, [restate point 1].

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Claim: Essential QuestionBased upon the prompt below, compose a well-structured claim. Moreover, include three main points within your assertion.

Prompt

Write a claim analyzing how the narrative addresses the theme the consequences of death affect individuals and society at large.

Claim Model

[restate question] because [insert point one], [insert point two], and [insert point three].

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TIDE Response: Essential QuestionDirections: Employing the TIDE method, analyze and evaluate the questions below in complete sentences. In your response, note the author and poem title, restate the question, and cite evidence alongside line numbers in order to justify your assertion.

Prompt

Write a paragraph which analyzes how the passage addresses the theme the consequences of death affect individuals and society at large. Develop your paragraph by providing textual evidence from the passage.

TIDE Model

After evaluating [insert text title] by [insert author], [restate the question] because [insert point 1]. According to the text, [insert speaker's name] proclaims, “[insert evidence]” [(insert line numbers)]. Assuredly, [explain why your evidence matters]; however, [insert counter claim], but [explain why your evidence matters]. Ultimately, [restate point 1].

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Four Corners TIDE ActivityStep One: Within thirty seconds, examine your TIDE paragraph and determine your most

effective sentence. Then, relocate to the appropriate section of the room for that TIDEsentence.

Step Two: Within your new group, determine why you believe this sentence proved engaging.

Topic Sentence

Detailed Analysis

Important Evidence

Point of View

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ClaimA claim is a short, concise sentence which establishes an argument.

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Debate ActivityDirections: In preparation for today’s debate, compose a well-structured claim concerning the prompt. Moreover, argue three effective points, and support each of these points with evidence from the passage.

Prompt

Write a claim evaluating whether the narrator embodies a romantic or disturbing character. Develop your claim by providing textual evidence from the passage.

Claim Model

[restate question] because [insert point one], [insert point two], and [insert point three].

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Debate Agree/Disagree ActivityStep One: Based on your analysis, determine whether you agree or disagree with the prompt. Within thirty seconds, relocate to that section of the room.

Step Two: Within your new group, defend your position utilizing evidence gathered on your graphic organizer.

Agree Disagree

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PromptWrite a claim evaluating whether the narrator embodies a romantic or disturbing character. Develop your claim by providing textual evidence from the passage.

Four Corners Claim ActivityStep One: Within thirty seconds, examine your claim and determine your most effective point.

Then, relocate to the appropriate section of the room for that point.

Step Two: Explain why you believe this sentence proved engaging.

Point 1

Point 3

Point 2

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Vague Pronoun Usage NotesPronouns replace nouns.

Example

Marta sobbed when she heard the principal's decision.

An antecedent is who or what the pronoun is discussing (the noun it replaces).

Example

Marta sobbed when she heard the principal's decision.

Vague Pronoun Usage NotesPronouns must have an easily identifiable antecedent. If not, the pronoun is considered vague and confusing.

Incorrect

My friend brought his dog to my house; he was panting and covered in drool.

Correct

My friend brought his dog to my house, the poor animal was panting and covered in drool.

Editing: Vague Pronoun Usage

Directions: Rewrite the bold and underlined text. Revise the text if needed; however, if the text is correct, write “C.”

Yes! that was the reason ((1) as all of them know,

In this kingdom by the sea)

That (2) it came out of the cloud chilling

Of those who were (3) older than them—

Of many far (4) wiser than we—

And neither (5) those in Heaven above

(6) Nor the those down under the sea

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