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Blog Response #4 - Online Learning Session 2 (Fear Unit)

COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS -   Watch the TEDEd Why is being scared so fun? and read Edgar Allen Poe’s short story The Tell Tale Heart . Then, respond to the following prompts in a clear and concise blog comment. Please post BOTH Part A and Part B in ONE POST. Part A: The focus of this unit is on fear and how it can shape human’s behavior.  After viewing the TEDEd and reading EAP’s short story, what conclusions can you draw as to why The Tell Tale Heart is so popular? What is it about the story that triggers the reader to experience FUN and enjoy reading it? Be sure to include text evidence from the story to support your conclusions. Part B: Think about times that you have felt afraid and enjoyed it. Where were you? What were you doing? Who were you with? Why did you find this fearful experience enjoyable? Do you still feel the same way today? REPLY INSTRUCTIONS -  Read through the COMMENTS made by your classmates and choose a minimum of TWO to REPLY to. ...