Format
1. Introduction to Gothic Literature
- Elements of the Gothic form
- Examples of Gothic literature (Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, 1918 and The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole, 1764)
2. Edgar Allan Poe and the Gothic
- Introduction to Poe's life
- Read excerpts of Poe’s work and identify the Gothic elements in each of the excerpts. Excerpts are from the following works: “The Fall of the House of Usher”.
3.The Gothic Today – Modern Horror
- Watch the trailers for The Exorcist (1973) and Get Out (2017).
- How do the Gothic elements persist in horror films today?
4. Conclusion
Objectives
Students will identify and explain the elements of Gothic fiction in both historical and contemporary works.
Students will read excerpts of classic Gothic literature and compare them to modern horror films
Students will draw connections between the original literary Gothic form and modern horror.
Students will understand Edgar Allan Poe’s place in a larger history of Gothic literature and film
Standards Alignment
National Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.7.RI.1 -- Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.7.RL.2 -- Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.7.RL.3 -- Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.7.RL.7 -- Compare and contrast a written story, drama, or poem to its audio, filmed, staged, or multimedia version, analyzing the effects of techniques unique to each medium (e.g., lighting, sound, color, or camera focus and angles in a film).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.7.SL.1 -- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 7 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
State Standards
Virginia
English
7.1 The student will participate in and contribute to conversations, group discussions, and oral presentations.
7.4 The student will read and determine the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases within authentic texts.
7.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of fictional texts, literary nonfiction, poetry, and drama.
8.1 The student will participate in, collaborate in, and report on small-group learning activities.
8.4 The student will apply knowledge of word origins, and figurative language to extend vocabulary development within authentic texts.
8.5 The student will read and analyze a variety of fictional texts, literary nonfiction, poetry, and drama.
9.2 The student will produce, analyze, and evaluate media messages.
9.3 The student will apply knowledge of word origins, derivations, and figurative language to extend vocabulary development in authentic texts.
9.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze a variety of fictional texts including narratives, literary nonfiction, poetry, and drama.
10.2 The student will examine, analyze, and produce media messages.
10.3 The student will apply knowledge of word origins, derivations, and figurative language to extend vocabulary development in authentic texts.
10.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze literary texts of different cultures and eras.
11.3 The student will apply knowledge of word origins, derivations, and figurative language to extend vocabulary development in authentic texts.
11.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze relationships among American literature, history, and culture.
12.3 The student will apply knowledge of word origins, derivations, and figurative language to extend vocabulary development in authentic texts.
12.4 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze the development of British literature and literature of other cultures.