![]() “Chaucer’s Discussion of Marriage” by George Kittredge focuses on tales by the Clerk, the Merchant, the Wife of Bath, and the Franklin. “Avoid the Edifice Complex and Enjoy Teaching Chaucer” by Gary Baugh is an English Journal article presenting an approach that privileges creative writing. “Geoffrey Chaucer: The Father of English Poetry” by John Fleming presents the College Board justification for teaching a medieval poetic text. Where Are They Now? - Small groups will use text-based details to create plausible futures for four pilgrims. Personal Metaphors for Chaucer - could also be assigned for well-developed individual pilgrims. Prologue Group Work - A dozen analytical questions to be answered as a group. Simpler assignment focusing on the modern prologue alone. Modern Day Canterbury Tales - Pilgrims and Tales appropriate to our time, but in the manner of Chaucer, rhyming couplets and all. Medieval Tabloid - Group project crearing a medieval newspepr based on The Canterbury Tales. John’s Blackberry Jam - a prewriting prologue construction. AND, your model should also somehow reflect something from the character’s tale.īanquet Project - a close reading, an individual character presentation, and a banquet appearance in character, with appropriate food.īiography Tale - Your turn to write your own character description, a prologue, and a tale for your original character - all in rhyming couplets! ( NCAE Character Guidelines)Ĭreative Projects - A Baker’s Dozen! My favorites.ĭr. Prologue Study Guide - short answer questions.Īrt Project - create a revealing and accurate 3D representation of your character, perhaps a doll, a sculpture, a paper doll, or puppet. Pilgrim Details - summary for each pilgrim. Note-taking Forms for Pilgrims - Chart 1 or Chart 2. Westminster Abbey Poet’s Corner - the tomb of Chaucer.ĭaniel Pogebra’s Introduction includes a group assignment on a student-selected tale. Geoffrey Chaucer: Founder of Our Language - Biographical video overview emphasizing his impact on the English language.Ī larger-than-life statue of Chaucer, dressed as a Canterbury pilgrim, stands in the Canterbury high street. ![]() ![]() Canterbury Tales Jeopardy Games 1, 2, and 3.Canterbury Tales Introduction & Note-taking.“Avoid the Edifice Complex and Enjoy Teaching Chaucer” by Gary Baugh is an English Journal article presenting an approach that privileges creative writing.Shmoop - Makes comections to contemporary media and explores why this tale is still worth telling.Penguin Activities & Answers and Teacher Notes.AP Teaching Unit ( Sampler), Regular Teaching Unit ( Sampler), Critical Perspectives ( Sampler), Activity Pack ( Sampler), and Response Journal ( Sampler). Prestwick House - Extensive materials.LitCharts - Available overview includes good notes on characterization, theme, and quote discussion, but you must join to download teacher materials.Lit Plan Unit - Vocabulary and Content quizzes at Recall & Comprehension level, puzzles, word searches, etc.Glencoe - focus on prologue and a few tales auxiliary texts.Enriched Classics - Activities focus on “The Wife of Bath’s Tale” and original satirical writing.Course Hero Study Guide and Infographic - 24 Videos are also available on-site.Barron’s Book Notes - characters, plots, tales, two quizzes.I can maintain and expand this website only with your help. If you download or print anything from this site, please consider making at least a $10.00 donation through PayPal.
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