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Medieval Unit

Medieval Unit. Canterbury Tales. Warm-up: 9/17. Breakdown the prompt below using what we have learned about the Georgia High School Writing Test.

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Medieval Unit

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  1. Medieval Unit Canterbury Tales

  2. Warm-up: 9/17 • Breakdown the prompt below using what we have learned about the Georgia High School Writing Test. Many students do not think the subjects they study in high school prepare them for the real world they will face after graduation. The principal at your school is asking students for their opinions about new courses that could be offered to prepare students for life after high school. What new course do you think should be offered?

  3. What did we need for our warm up? • Choose an actual class • 3 points as to why this class should be offered

  4. CCGPS • ELACC11-12L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

  5. CCGPS • ELACC11-12L2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing

  6. CCGPS • ELACC11-12W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

  7. CCGPS • ELACC11-12W1:Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

  8. Essential Question How can ideas stated in an essay be supported or made relevant? How is literature influenced by the time period in which it is written?

  9. Today’s Activity • Materials: • Finished paragraph from last class period. • 3 sticky notes • Directions • Leave paragraph on your desk • Rotate to desks every 3 minutes (On teacher’s announcement) • Place a sticky note on the paragraph and look for: • Topic sentence • Concrete details • Explanation of details

  10. Body Paragraph: Supporting Details. • Topic Sentence: (Focus of the paragraph) • 1 of the supporting points of the controlling idea. • Concrete Details: (No more than 2) • A specific fact/detail that explains the significance of the topic sentence. • Explanation: (Provides support to Concrete Detail) • A specific fact, detail, or point that explains the significance of the topic sentence.

  11. Simpler Version Topic Sentence: Why is the topic sentence important? Elaborate on the details of the importance.

  12. The Canterbury Tales:Independent Notes (p.22 -25) Historical Context Literary Context • 1. Who is Sir Thomas a Becket? • 2. Why was Henry II’s time as king memorable? • 3. What is the Magna Carta? • 4. Why did feudalism decline? • 1. How are stories and feelings shared with society during this time period? • 2. What are mysteries and miracle plays? • 3. What is the goal of a morality play? • 4. What are the main points of the Code of Chivalry? • 5. What is a romantic play?

  13. Warm-Up (9/19) • Writing Situation • One of your friends is considering going to work on a full-time basis in addition to staying in school. Your friend feels the need to increase her income in order to increase her standard of living. Her parents feel that her grades will suffer if she works full-time, and she may even flunk out of school. You know her well, what do you think? • Write a letter to your friend convincing her to agree with your opinion about work and school. Use clear and convincing reasons to persuade her.

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