Post date: Sep 14, 2015 1:28:49 AM
Here is an overview of the coming week:
We will continue our reading and discussion of literature from the Middle Ages this week. Here is an approximate schedule of what we will do and when:
Monday:
Introduce unit 6 vocabulary words.
Final three groups will present Middle Ages presentations
Brief in-class writing assignment over "The Wife of Bath's Tale" and "The Pardoner's Tale" from The Canterbury Tales.
Complete work on Canterbury Pilgrims from General Prologue
Assign 1066 reading and viewing of Bayeux Tapestry--due Thursday.
Tuesday:
Check and go over Choosing the Right Word.
Discuss assorted pilgrims and two tales we read from Canterbury Tales
Assign 31st pilgrim or Ballad assignment--Bring drafts on Tuesday after break.
Wednesday:
Check and go over Synonyms and Antonyms
Finish Canterbury Tales discussion if needed.
Introduce elements of medieval ballads.
Read and discuss ballads.
Thursday:
Check and go over Completing the Sentence
Vocabulary Kahoot!
Discuss 1066 and Bayeux Tapestry
How English changed after 1066--Algeo article and questions.
Friday:
Unit 6 vocabulary quiz
Arthurian satire and what makes it funny
Vocabulary: We will follow our normal routine this week, introducing words new vocabulary on Monday and quizzing over the words on Friday. Please complete nightly homework per our usual schedule:
Monday--Choosing the Right Word (aka Circly Word)
Tuesday--Synonyms and Antonyms
Wednesday--Completing the Sentence
Thursday--Study for Friday's Quiz
Here are links to Quizlets for this week's words:
https://quizlet.com/141910/vocabulary-level-f-unit-6-flash-cards/
https://quizlet.com/1466725/sadlier-oxford-level-f-unit-6-synonyms-and-antonyms-flash-cards/
***Hamlet books should arrive this week. Almost everyone requested one, so please bring in your $3.00 when the books arrive.