Vocabulary for Edgar Allan Poe's "The Bells"Ī list of 26 words and definitions from the poem. , and the script mentions Poe's "The Bells." This would be an unorthodox opening to a lesson, but it could be an effective one.
Top 10 Unusually Long and Interesting Words Following the lesson, students can look for additional examples of the literary device in their reading or look for places to add onomatopoeia to their writing. They then apply their knowledge of the technique by choosing sound words in response to sounds they hear in an online tool. Students brainstorm a list of onomatopoeic words and then find examples of the technique in "The Bells." Once they find examples, students reflect on how the onomatopoeic words add to the poem and the writers message. Students are introduced to the literary device of onomatopoeia and explore how the technique adds to a writers message. Onomatopoeia: A Figurative Language Minilesson Definitions follow.Ī fun project that serves as a good introduction to both Readers Theater and four poems by Poe: "The Raven," "The Bells," "Eldorado," and "Annabel Lee." Text of the poem with 9 vocabulary words underlined. YouTube video (3:59) includes text of the poem. Students use this handout to analyze the poem by sections. 2 pages (includes possible answers) Adobe Reader required. In this worksheet students identify alliteration, personification, and onomatopoeia.
They can select voice, music, and sound effects to determine what each adds to their understanding. In this Web-based activity, students can hear the poem.
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