Let Me Introduce You: Character Introductions in The Canterbury Tales

In this lesson series, students will analyze how Geoffrey Chaucer introduces some of his characters in the prologue to The Canterbury Tales. Students will analyze Chaucer's introduction and portrayal of the characters. They will examine the text for directly stated characteristics, and draw inferences supported by appropriate evidence from the text. The lesson includes a graphic organizer and sample answer key. A number of writing prompts have been included throughout the lesson, and a writing rubric has been provided as well.
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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 11
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, LCD Projector
Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)
Keywords: Geoffrey Chaucer, The Canterbury Tales: Prologue, The Canterbury Tales, explicit evidence, implicit evidence, story elements, character introduction, characterization, character traits
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Text Resource,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Writing to Learn, Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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