Medieval Period --1066--1425

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Medieval Period --1066--1425
Drama--Macbeth
Anglo-Saxon Period 449--1066 Beowulf

Lord of the Flies

Major works studied for the Medieval Period from 1066--1425 A. D. *Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by the Pearl Poet* *The Legends of King Arthur" Le Morte d'Arthur (The Death of Arthur)* *by Thomas Malory* Canterbury Tales --"The Prologue" and "The Pardoner's Tale" by Geoffrey Chaucer Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is a medieval romance written by "The Pearl Poet" in alliterative poetry. The Green Knight rides into Camelot on New Year's Eve and proposes a "Christmas Game." Sir Gawain takes the challenge and begins a quest for the Green Knight the next year. See what happens to the "perfect" Sir Gawain as he is tested on his quest to find the Green Knight.
	Sir Gawain Comprehension Guides HONORS Sir Gawain Comprehenion Guide.doc Sir Gawain Comprehension Guide 2nd and 3rd.doc Fill in these guides as we read the medieval romance. Reread the assignment each night and ask questions to clarify concerns. HERALDRY: Coat of Arms were representation of families and kings. Here are the instructions for the Coat of Arms Project which is worth a Test grade. Create a Coat of Arms following the specifications and write an analysis of your representation of your personality, values, and goals. Research these sites for more information before you begin. http://www.fleurdelis.com http://4crests.com http://oshel.com/a_brief_history_of_heraldry.htm Coat of Arms Instructions.doc Project - Coat of ARms Honors.doc
The story of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is one of the King Arthur legends that takes place in the winter. The main character is tested for his virtue and goes on a quest. Sir Gawain and the Green Knight play a "game." This is a medieval romance that exemplies the idea of Sir Gawain as the best knight.
	The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer Chaucer wrote the frame story with the idea of having pilgrims tell stories as entertainment on their way to Canterbury during the spring. The reader meets pilgrims from three classes of society which gives a detailed picture of the dress, ideas, and customs of the times. Meet the Knight, the Squire, the Yeoman, the Wife of Bath, the Parson, the Miller, the Pardoner, and a few other "characters" who lived in the 1400s. "The Prologue" -- Meet the Pilgrims Meet the Pilgrims Activity--partners of students will randomly choose a pilgrim to DISCOVER. Each pair of students will be given a poster board and a section to read and analyze. Requirements: Quote the significant phrases that reveal the character, dress, and occupation of the pilgrim. Create a webmap of the ideas and present to the class. Pictures are encouraged. Then each group will present their findings to the class. Click on each slide to advance the PowerPoint. Pilgrim Instructions and Sample.ppt "The Pardoner's Tale"-- "The Prologue" and Tale pps. 124-- The Comprehension Guides for all classes is available her soon.
Le Morte d'Arthur is a romance that comes from the same tradition as Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. It contains surprising or supernatural events and is filled with such characters as loyal knights, heroic kings, and fair ladies in distress. Click on the attachment below to print out the Comprehension Guide. To investigage the Legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table checkout this site: http://www.kingarthursknights.com/default.asp for articles on "Was the Sword really in the Stone?" and "Were women important in the legend?". Print out a copy of the Comprension Guide on the first day we read this selection. This selection is very short and will take ony one day in class to cover. Copies of the guide will be available in class until the printer is fixed. Morte d'Arthur Comprehension Guide.doc

Geoffrey Chaucer wrote the frame story with the idea of having pilgrims tell tales as entertainment on their pilgrimage to and from the Canterbury Cathedral to visit Sir Thomas Becket's shrine. The reader meets twenty-six (six and twenty) pilgrims from three classes of society which gives a detailed picture of the occupation, dress, ideas, and customs of the times. Meet the Knight, the Squire, the Yeoman, the Wife of Bath, the Parson, the Miller, the Pardoner, and a few other "characters" who lived in the 1400s. This is one that must be read between the lines! Enjoy!

Introduction to Geoffrey Chaucer

Study these questions.Chaucer Background Information.doc