The Raven - Gothic Atmosphere

The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe - KS3 Mini SOW

A 6 lesson KS3 mini scheme of work exploring Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven, with enough resources to extend the unit further. Students explore the poem’s features while developing their ability to analyse poetry and evaluate different interpretations. The unit begins by introducing students to the poem and its Gothic context before exploring key ideas and techniques. Students then apply their understanding to their own creative writing. **Students develop their ability to:** Understand and interpret a challenging Gothic poem Explore Gothic conventions and atmosphere Analyse symbolism and its significance Explore ideas surrounding grief and madness Consider the reliability of the speaker Analyse language choices and their effects Explore structure, rhythm and sound Understand poetic techniques including trochaic octameter and internal rhyme Develop analytical and evaluative responses Apply poetic techniques in their own creative writing Reflect on and assess their own poetry **What’s Included?** 6 detailed, ready to teach lessons, with enough resources for additional lessons Lessons include the following: Introduction and context; symbolism; madness, grief and the unreliable narrator; gothic atmosphere, mood and tone; structure, rhythm and sound, including trochaic octameter and internal rhymm; and a creative writing lesson where students write their own animal poem A poetry checklist for self assessment Symbol analysis, vocabulary, mood and tone, and structure worksheets Annotated stanzas and quotations Model paragraphs and model responses Step by step guidance for extended evaluation Comprehension and analytical questions throughout 2 multiple choice quizzes suitable for revision, recall, checking understanding or homework Peer and self assessment activities Reflection and plenary activities At least 6 lessons, with enough resources for more.