Edgar Allen Poe: A Short Biography

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What year was Poe born?

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Poe's name Edgar Allen Poe comes from

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How old was Poe when he died?

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Create a timeline for Poe's Life

Poe marries Virginia Clem
Poe moves to New York
Poe writes sensational stories but is still poor
Edgar Poe was born on January 19, 1809
Poe attended the University of Virginia in 1826
Poe passes away from a mysterious disease

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Which job did Poe not have?

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What day did Poe die?

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What is the main reason that Poe dropped out of West Point?

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How many members of Poe's family died of tuberculosis? How did this effect his childhood? Cite examples from the text to support.

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Edgar Allen Poe: A Short Biography

What year was Poe born?

Poe's name Edgar Allen Poe comes from

How old was Poe when he died?

Create a timeline for Poe's Life

Which job did Poe not have?

What day did Poe die?

What is the main reason that Poe dropped out of West Point?

How many members of Poe's family died of tuberculosis? How did this effect his childhood? Cite examples from the text to support.

Based on the article, can readers assume that Poe was famous in his lifetime? Support your claim.

What year was Poe born?

Poe's name Edgar Allen Poe comes from

How old was Poe when he died?

Create a timeline for Poe's Life

Which job did Poe not have?

What day did Poe die?

What is the main reason that Poe dropped out of West Point?

How many members of Poe's family died of tuberculosis? How did this effect his childhood? Cite examples from the text to support.

Based on the article, can readers assume that Poe was famous in his lifetime? Support your claim.