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Lesson 1 (from Part One: December 18, 1970: Chapters 1 - 3)

Objective

Part One: December 18, 1970: Chapters 1 - 3

The Belasco house, also known as "Hell House," is the center of this storyline. The setting of Hell House is all important, immediately setting the eerie tone and creepy atmosphere so important to a ghost story. The purpose of this lesson will be to explore the elements that make up the setting and how each element contributes to the atmosphere.

Lesson

1.) Group discussion: Split the class into three or four groups and have each group discuss the following: What elements make up the strongest features of this setting? Which senses seem to be most affected by these elements? Why do you think the author chose to use these elements?

2.) Class discussion: What is most effective about the setting? Can you establish an equally effective, though different setting? Why do you think your new setting would be just as effective as the...

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