Feb. 28

No Journal- First 30 min. of class will be used for final edits. Paper due tomorrow.

Agenda:

- Library
- Continue reading Prologue through "The Parson"
- Continue to fill out character chart for each pilgrim

Feb. 27

Journal: From Chaucer's Prologue, illustrate/draw a character we have read about so far.

Agenda:

- Grammar Practice: Commas
- Continue reading the Prolgue- read through "The Lawyer"
- Library- finish paper

Feb. 24

Journal: If you were to go on a road trip, what various types of people might you encounter? What is your destination and why?

Agenda:

- Grammar Practice- A Review of Commas packet
- Continue reading the Prologue
- Begin a character chart for each character include Chaucer's direct characterization, indirect characterization, and any themes seen for each 

Feb. 23

Agenda:

Journal:

Vocabulary on pg. 140: Choose 4 words and draw a picture depicting each. Write a sentence using each word (all voc. words).

- Introduction to Chaucer & Canterbury Tales

Chaucer & Canterbury Tales Intro Lesson

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- Introduction to Prologue.Begin reading Prologue in class- read lines 1-80 (through the introduction of "The Knight")

Canterbury tales

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- Middle English - listen to the audio below to hear how Middle English is pronounced

 

Feb 22

Agenda:

- Quiz on the introduction of the Middles Ages - from pages 111-129 in literature book
- Rough draft due/peer edit of rough draft

Feb 21

Don't forget that your rough draft is due tomorrow for a peer edit.

Agenda:

Introduction to the Middle Ages- read pages 111-129 and complete the following:

- Answer questions on page 116 – “Think About…”

- Write down key vocabulary words and define them.

- Evaluate at least 3 art forms throughout the introduction. Explain what each one is depicting.

- Read “A Closer Look” – Identify the purpose of the essay.