Dear Students,
We'll start celebrating Halloween on Oct. 31 when we start discussing the life and legacy of Edgar Allan Poe. But since it will be a big class, I suggest having a Halloween party with all its paraphernalia (do bring costumes, decorations, candles, etc) on Thursday.
1. We'll have a storytelling contest with prizes. Please choose any horror story by E.A.Poe that you like (you can also choose one from my list) and be prepared to retell it in class in a Halloween manner.
THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM: A prisoner wakes up to find himself in a dark cell with a deep pit.
THE GOLD BUG: A golden insect leads to an incredible discovery.
THE FACTS IN THE CASE OF MR VALDEMAR: A patient is hypnotised minutes before he dies. Is he really dead?
THE FALL OFTHE HOUSE OF USHER
THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH: Prince Prospero has a party in his castle. But no one can escape the red death—not even a prince!
THE OBLONG BOX: A traveller boards a ship to New York . What does he carry in the oblong box?
2. Please read E.A.Poe's poem "The Raven" and prepare its reading outloud. Find some background music to go with it.
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Dear Anna Vladimirovna,
Our group is asking you if it's possible to change the day of the Halloween party from Thursday to Wednesday. As the group doesn't have any other classes on Wednesday, it would be more convenient for them to wear their costumes and bring other things. Please let us know if such a change is possible.
Best regards,
George.
George, I am sorry your request came at such a short notice (I just found the comment). I am afraid it's way too late to change plans now - it will only create confusion. Let's stick to the original plan and work hard tomorrow.
Best of luck,
A.V.
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