Objective ...
Students will relate their own ideas and experiences to some of the central themes of the Canterbury Tales. Students will analyze themes and characterization in The Canterbury Tales.
Students will brainstorm and prewrite for a persuasive essay.
Warm-up ...
Review your notes and chart for the test - you may use the chart and any information on it. You will turn the chart in with your answer sheet.
Today ...
Warm-up ...
Review your notes and chart for the test - you may use the chart and any information on it. You will turn the chart in with your answer sheet.
Today ...
- Medieval Literature (Canterbury Tales) Test - DO NOT WRITE ON THE TEST - only on your answer document.
Yesterday ...
Decide what stance you will take on one of the following issues and list 5 possible arguments FOR and AGAINST your position. (If you are not sure or have any difficulty thinking up arguments for your issue, consult ProCon.org .. It's a good resource for this). Be specific on where you stand and on the possible arguments for and against. This will serve as your essay prewrite AND must be turned in today before you leave class to receive credit.
Decide what stance you will take on one of the following issues and list 5 possible arguments FOR and AGAINST your position. (If you are not sure or have any difficulty thinking up arguments for your issue, consult ProCon.org .. It's a good resource for this). Be specific on where you stand and on the possible arguments for and against. This will serve as your essay prewrite AND must be turned in today before you leave class to receive credit.
Possible issues to choose from ...
- Electronic Devices in Schools
- Dress Code/School Uniforms
- Standardized Testing
Choose only one of these topics .. Do some quick research .. Write a thesis that clearly states your stance on the issue. And list 5 possible pro and 5 possible con arguments. Turn in to the top tray on my desk when you're finished.
