A P English Lesson 13

Lesson 13 - Medieval England--Chaucer

Chaucer is an important author in this period. He is the first famous author to write in the vernacular in England, and he is famous for his accurate portrayals of his fellow man. You may feel that you know the people he describes when you finish "The Prologue."

Reading

Read "The Prologue" to The Canterbury Tales.
(side-by-side Middle English and Modern English).
Remember to continue writing in your reading journal as you think about this work.

Activity #1

Listen to the lecture, "The Life of Chaucer".

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Activity #2

Write a reaction paper to the lecture and send it via the link below.

Send to teacher.

Assessment:

Student grades on Lesson 13 will essentially be credit for

reading "The Prologue" to The Canterbury Tales
listening to the lecture, "The Life of Chaucer"
writing and e-mailing a reaction paper to the lecture, "The Life of Chaucer"
adding to your reading journal