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"Masque of the Red Death" - Symbolism and the Development of an Allegory Lesson Plan"Masque of the Red Death" - Symbolism and the Development of an Allegory Lesson Plan
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"Masque of the Red Death" - Symbolism and the Development of an Allegory

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Analyze chunks of Masque of the Red Death to determine Edgar Allan Poe's use of symbolism and development of allegory. Readers learn new vocabulary words, answer comprehension questions, and identify symbols throughout the story. They finish by having a group discussion about Poe's hidden message and using their notes in a final writing assignment.

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Concepts

element symbols, symbolism, textual evidence, conclusions

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english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Begin the lesson by discussing the use of symbols in life (signs, etc.)

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  • Requires colored chart paper

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  • Includes a rubric for quick grading
  • Uses color coding for visual learners

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  • None

Common Core

RL.7.2 RL.7.4 W.7.2.a

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