AP English (A&B) Lesson Plans of Linda Robinson: Week #7 10/17/11-10/21/11
AP English
Mon.
A Day
Objectives:
(1) Presentation of homework assignment on Canterbury Tales. Explanation of comparative essay being assigned
(SOL 12.6, 12.7).
(2) Projected presentation by teacher on Anglo-Saxon prose: understand what was being written, as well as the
contributions of the Venerable Bede and of Alfred the Great to England’s emergence from the Dark Ages (SOL
12.5).
(3) Begin graded (quiz grade) fishbowl discussion of Beowulf. Analyze within historical context of the
Germanic code of the comitatus. Analyze the evidence for conflict between Christian and pagan faiths, etc.
Observe use of kennings; analyze what they add to the verse. Note other poetic devices typical of all Anglo-Saxon
poetry. Examine Beowulf in relation to the common features of an epic hero (SOL 12.4, 12.3).
(4) Summary review of material to be covered on Anglo-Saxon Unit test (SOL 12.4, 12.3).
Handouts/Materials:
(1) Return graded Beowulf homework
(2) Projection on Anglo-Saxon prose
(3) Pilgrim homework sheet for Canterbury Tales’ Prologue
Assignments:
(1) Turn in Caged Bird novel if not done already
(2) Test on Anglo-Saxon period and its lit Wed – A Day /Thurs. – B Day (essay and objective)
(3) Quiz on AP Exam Vocab Unit 3 (spelling component) on Rhetorical Devices – Mon. 10/24 B Day / Tues. 10/25
A day.
(4) Bring gray lit text next week! For Monday A / Tuesday B, read Canterbury Tales’ Prologue (pgs 94-115) and
both “The Nun’s priest’s Tale” (pgs 119-137) and “The Pardoner’s Tale” (pgs 141-150). Complete homework
sheet on pilgrims (will be given a grade!)
(5) Comparative essay (pilgrim and a real 20th/21st century figure) due Thurs. 10/27 for A / Fri. 10/28 for B.
Tues.
B Day
Objectives:
(1) Presentation of homework assignment on Canterbury Tales. Explanation of comparative essay being assigned
(SOL 12.6, 12.7).
(2) Projected presentation by teacher on Anglo-Saxon prose: understand what was being written, as well as the
contributions of the Venerable Bede and of Alfred the Great to England’s emergence from the Dark Ages (SOL
12.5).
(3) Begin graded (quiz grade) fishbowl discussion of Beowulf. Analyze within historical context of the
Germanic code of the comitatus. Analyze the evidence for conflict between Christian and pagan faiths, etc.
Observe use of kennings; analyze what they add to the verse. Note other poetic devices typical of all Anglo-Saxon
poetry. Examine Beowulf in relation to the common features of an epic hero (SOL 12.4, 12.3).
(4) Summary review of material to be covered on Anglo-Saxon Unit test (SOL 12.4, 12.3).
Handouts/Materials:
(1) Return graded Beowulf homework
(2) Projection on Anglo-Saxon prose
(3) Pilgrim homework sheet for Canterbury Tales’ Prologue
Assignments:
(1) Turn in Caged Bird novel if not done already
(2) Test on Anglo-Saxon period and its lit Wed – A Day /Thurs. – B Day (essay and objective)
(3) Quiz on AP Exam Vocab Unit 3 (spelling component) on Rhetorical Devices – Mon. 10/24 B Day / Tues. 10/25
A day.
(4) Bring gray lit text next week! For Monday A / Tuesday B, read Canterbury Tales’ Prologue (pgs 94-115) and
both “The Nun’s priest’s Tale” (pgs 119-137) and “The Pardoner’s Tale” (pgs 141-150). Complete homework
sheet on pilgrims (will be given a grade!)
(5) Comparative essay (pilgrim and a real 20th/21st century figure) due Thurs. 10/27 for A / Fri. 10/28 for B.
Wed.
Objectives:
A Day
(1) Test on our Anglo-Saxon Unit relates to all introductory history and literary material from power point lecture,
and application of this info to the elegies and the heroic poem (epic) read --- objective and short essay questions.
Objective portion will test knowledge of time period, language, literary forms and characteristics, and events/issues
of Beowulf. Essays portion will require analysis of the epic hero in relation to Beowulf, how Grendel’s nature is
conveyed through various techniques in Beowulf, and the cultural values of A.S. society as revealed in Beowulf.
(SOL 12.3, 12.4, 12.6).
(2) Teacher will introduce students to our unit on the Middle Ages with a power point lecture on Chaucer, literary
forms of the period, and devices of satire. Students will take careful notes, especially regarding the radical
evolution of new poetic styles and literary forms during this period, linking these to the historical context of the
more advanced feudal society instituted by the Normans. Understand the changes that have occurred in the English
language since the Norman conquest (SOL 12.3, 12.4).
Handouts/Materials:
(1) Test on Anglo-Saxon Unit
(2) Power point on Chaucer and the middle ages, literary forms, and devices of satire
Assignments:
(1) Turn in Caged Bird novel if not done already
(2) Quiz on AP Exam Vocab Unit 3 (spelling component) on Rhetorical Devices – Mon. 10/24 B Day / Tues. 10/25
A day.
(3) Bring gray lit text next week! For Monday A / Tuesday B, read Canterbury Tales’ Prologue (pgs 94-115) and
both “The Nun’s priest’s Tale” (pgs 119-137) and “The Pardoner’s Tale” (pgs 141-150). Complete homework
sheet on pilgrims (will be given a grade!)
(4) Comparative essay (pilgrim and a real 20th/21st century figure) due Thurs. 10/27 for A / Fri. 10/28 for B.
Thurs.
B Day
Objectives:
(1) Test on our Anglo-Saxon Unit relates to all introductory history and literary material from power point lecture,
and application of this info to the elegies and the heroic poem (epic) read --- objective and short essay questions.
Objective portion will test knowledge of time period, language, literary forms and characteristics, and events/issues
of Beowulf. Essays portion will require analysis of the epic hero in relation to Beowulf, how Grendel’s nature is
conveyed through various techniques in Beowulf, and the cultural values of A.S. society as revealed in Beowulf.
(SOL 12.3, 12.4, 12.6).
(2) Teacher will introduce students to our unit on the Middle Ages with a power point lecture on Chaucer, literary
forms of the period, and devices of satire. Students will take careful notes, especially regarding the radical
evolution of new poetic styles and literary forms during this period, linking these to the historical context of the
more advanced feudal society instituted by the Normans. Understand the changes that have occurred in the English
language since the Norman conquest (SOL 12.3, 12.4).
Handouts/Materials:
(1) Test on Anglo-Saxon Unit
(2) Power point on Chaucer and the middle ages, literary forms, and devices of satire
Assignments:
(1) Turn in Caged Bird novel if not done already
(2) Quiz on AP Exam Vocab Unit 3 (spelling component) on Rhetorical Devices – Mon. 10/24 B Day / Tues. 10/25
A day.
(3) Bring gray lit text next week! For Monday A / Tuesday B, read Canterbury Tales’ Prologue (pgs 94-115) and
both “The Nun’s priest’s Tale” (pgs 119-137) and “The Pardoner’s Tale” (pgs 141-150). Complete homework
sheet on pilgrims (will be given a grade!)
(4) Comparative essay (pilgrim and a real 20th/21st century figure) due Thurs. 10/27 for A / Fri. 10/28 for B.
Fri.
Class meets for only 15 minutes due to Homecoming activities and early dismissal
A Day
Assignments:
(1) Quiz on AP Exam Vocab ( with spelling component) on Rhetorical Devices Set 3 – Mon. B Day / Tues. A day.