The Canterbury Tales Prologue
Travel Brochure
Name__________________
Class: Date:
Purpose
 to create a travel brochure
 to convince other “traveler” to join one of the characters going to Canterbury Cathedral
 to demonstrate a knowledge of the character
 to demonstrate a knowledge of the purpose of the trip
 to demonstrate a knowledge of the contest
Requirements
 create an interesting and entertaining and accurate description of one of the characters
(Written in first person point of view)
 include a physical description (based on clues in the text), specific occupation (explain this occupation), class of character (feudal ,etc.), personality traits of the character
 include the purpose of the trip to Canterbury
 create a color picture of the character
 attempt to persuade others to join you
 write in ink, magic marker, felt tip pen, or other medium that is easy to read-not in pencil
 use required paper-make a first draft before you make the “real” thing
Grading
 on time (late rules are in effect)
 interesting information about the character
 entertaining quality
 written physical description of character -based on the text
 demonstration of an understanding of the occupation
 demonstration of an understanding of the type of occupation (feudal, etc.)
 demonstration of the personality of the character
 color picture of the character
 writing not in pencil
 persuasive nature of writing
 other information or pictures that will make the brochure interesting and entertaining
 attention to detail
 neatness
 correct grammar
 demonstration of an understanding of the purpose of the trip
 demonstration of an understanding of the contest
Travel Brochure- Rubric Name:
Class: Date:
Content- 50 Points
____Analytical information about the character including personality traits
____Physical description of the character and other pictures used
____Explanation of the occupation

____Type of occupation (feudal, etc.)
____Knowledge of the purpose of the trip
____Knowledge of contest
____Persuasive nature of writing
____Grammar
____Attention to detail
____Accuracy of information
Appearance- 20 Points
____Color picture
____Writing not in pencil
____Neatness
____Picture, maps, etc.
____Legibility
Presentation- 30 Points
____Volume
____Explanation of character
____Vocal variations- being entertaining
____Explaining the unique parts of your brochure
____Entertaining quality
(DO NOT read the brochure to the class. Part of entertaining comes from what you gained from this assignment and text. You the knowledge you gained to explain your brochure.)
Additional Comments:
Grade_______