In class, we spoke about Edgar Allan Poe and a couple of his literary works. We discussed how some of us have had the opportunity to read some of his very spooky stories and poems. I can remember the first time I ever read one of his stories. I couldn't sleep that night because all I could think of were his words. Perhaps I am just strange, but I bet most of you feel at least a little spooked out by his stories.
If you follow this link you will be able to read the short story "The Raven", watch several videos, and listen to the story being read for you.
http://labyrinth13.com/Raven.htm
Take a look at the story and the first four videos on the page. Some of it might be a little difficult to understand, but you should be able to get the idea pretty quickly.
Write a paragraph or two telling me what you think about them. How did you feel as you either read the story, listened to the reading, or watched the videos? Which one is your favorite? Why was it your favorite?
P.S. I wouldn't do this activity too close to bedtime. You might be like me and not be able to go to sleep. Happy reading!!!
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As I was reading the story,I got the feeling that i was there.It really put buttterflyes in my stomach.The one thing I like about it is that I am very into scary things. Even though scary stuff does give me nightmares,and freaks me out really bad to where i can not sleep at night.My favorie part was the reading,and thats because it was the only part I could do.I Could not watch the vidioes because it will not pull them up at the school!!:(
Edgar Allan Poe's writing is very gloomy,to me.His words are blunt."The Raven" is my favorite out of his stories,especially the Simpson's version.The Simpson's versoin makes it funny,therefor I did not need to read this during the day.
Over all I enjoyed the story,but Edgar Poe is not really my favorite writer.His writing seems to be similar to scary movie's opening credits,to create the dramatic tention.
Jordan Brown
2nd.
Wow!I just watched the animated version of "The Raven" on that website and i won't lie it kind of confused me a bit I mean i get it but then again I don't.What did the raven stand for?I think i will go back and read the story so i can get it better..
-Samantha Daniell
2nd per.
I loved this story.It was very poetic.I felt a little creeped but i loved it.I like the story and the sinpsons one. The simpsons one was just halarious and the story was spooky and scary. I love scary stories.I loved this story!!!!
Ashleigh Mundwiller
1st hour
The story the raven was like the scaryest strory in the history of scary stories.
Travis Logan
The Raven was a pretty scary story, but i dont like scary storys so it did not really intrest me to much. The story is creepy but i think i will be able sleep tonight.
Kyle Phillips
3RD period
the one that starts out
"As I was reading the story I got the feeling i was there"
is by
alex curry
2nd hour
I think It was a scary story.Ill be ok tonight Ill sleep.
By Tristan williams
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