AP English (A&B) Lesson Plans of Linda Robinson: Week #8 10/20/14-10/24/14
AP English
Mon.
A Day
Today is JMAM day for
assigned AP
students
Note change
in due date
for A-Day’s
essay!!!
Objectives:
(1) Review plan for today – objectives and homework.
(2) Students will turn in completed reading analysis homework on Canterbury Tales pilgrims (SOL 12.3, 12.4,
12.6)
(3) Literature of different periods: TEST on Anglo-Saxon Unit: objective and short essay. Students will
demonstrate understanding of the effects of the Anglo-Saxon invasion on the development of British language,
culture, and literature – forms/characteristics/issues. Be able to apply knowledge of the characteristics of the
epic/epic hero to Beowulf; relate the depiction of Grendel to Anglo-Saxon cultural values, identify universal
themes conveyed, etc. (SOL 12.4, 12.2)
(4) Literature of different periods – Middle Ages: Power point lecture on Chaucer, Canterbury Tales, and Lit
of the Middle Ages – including the emergence of satire/humor and a new kind of hero. Students will understand
the historical context that leads to the evolution of British language, emergence of different literary styles, the
new genres that emerge – and their characteristics, the importance of Chaucer’s contributions, and the various
forms of satire employed in Canterbury Tales (SOL 12.3, 12.4, 12.5).
Handouts:
(1) TEST on Anglo-Saxon Unit
(2) Power point on Chaucer, Canterbury Tales; graphic organizers on lit forms and satire forms
(3) Reading guide for “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” (162-175) and Morte d’Arthur (176-184).
Assignments:
(1) Test on Anglo-Saxon Unit tomorrow – B day
(2) For Wed. – A Day / Thurs. B Day read in gray lit book: “The Nun’s Priest’s Tale” (pg 119-137), “The
Pardoner’s Tale” (pg 141-150).
(3) For Fri. – A Day / Mon. 10/27 – B Day read in gray lit book “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” (162-175)
and Morte d’Arthur (176-184). --- complete reading analysis form for homework grade.
(4) Comparative essay based on a Canterbury Tales pilgrim due Wed. Nov. 5 for B Day / Thurs. Nov 6 for A
(5) Quiz on Rhetorical Devices Set 3: Mon. Nov. 10 – A Day / Tues. Nov 11 – B Day
Tues.
B Day
Objectives:
(1) Review plan for today – objectives and homework.
(2) TEST on Anglo-Saxon Unit: objective and short essay. Students will demonstrate understanding of the
effects of the Anglo-Saxon invasion on the development of British language, culture, and literature –
forms/characteristics/issues. Be able to apply knowledge of the characteristics of the epic/epic hero to Beowulf;
relate the depiction of Grendel to Anglo-Saxon cultural values, identify universal themes conveyed, etc. (SOL
12.4, 12.2)
(3) Literature of different periods – Middle Ages. GROUP WORK: Groups will examine depiction of
Chaucer’s pilgrims in Canterbury Tales Prologue. Determine if each pilgrim is admired, lightly satirized, or
heavily satirized, and provide textual evidence to support analysis – identify various forms of satire employed.
Oral presentation of results (SOL 12.3, 12.4, 12.1, 12.2)
Handouts:
(1) TEST on Anglo-Saxon Unit
(2) Projected: Projection of Canterbury Tales pilgrims – respected/lightly satirized/heavily satirized
(3) Reading guide for “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” (162-175) and Morte d’Arthur (176-184).
Assignments:
(1) For tomorrow – A Day / Thurs. B Day read in gray lit book: “The Nun’s Priest’s Tale” (pg 119-137), “The
Pardoner’s Tale” (pg 141-150).
(2) For Fri. – A Day / Mon. – B Day: read in gray lit book “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” (162-175) and
Morte d’Arthur (176-184) --- complete reading analysis form for homework grade.
(3) Benchmark #1 next week – date TBD
(4) Comparative essay based on a Canterbury Tales pilgrim due Wed. Nov. 5 for B Day / Thurs. Nov 6 for A
(5) Quiz on Rhetorical Devices Set 3: Mon. Nov. 10 – A Day / Tues. Nov 11 – B Day
Wed.
Objectives:
A Day
(1) Review plan for today – objectives and homework.
(2) Literature of different periods – Middle Ages: FINISH -- Power point lecture on Chaucer, Canterbury
Tales, and Lit of the Middle Ages – including the emergence of satire/humor and a new kind of hero. Students
will understand the historical context that leads to the evolution of British language, emergence of different
literary styles, the new genres that emerge – and their characteristics, the importance of Chaucer’s contributions,
and the various forms of satire employed in Canterbury Tales (SOL 12.3, 12.4, 12.5).
(3) Literature of different periods – Middle Ages. GROUP WORK: Groups will examine depiction of
Chaucer’s pilgrims in Canterbury Tales Prologue. Determine if each pilgrim is admired, lightly satirized, or
heavily satirized, and provide textual evidence to support analysis – identify various forms of satire employed.
Oral presentation of results (SOL 12.3, 12.4, 12.1, 12.2)
(4) Literature of different periods – Middle Ages: Projection on the Exemplum (“The Pardoner’s Tale”) –
Learn the archetypal narrative elements common to the exemplum and other literary forms of this period – relate
to our reading of “The Pardoner’s Tale” and to the morality play format. Analyze “The Nun’s Priest’s Tale” as
both a beast fable and a mock-heroic. Provide textual evidence of satire that makes this a parody of a beast fable
– determine “morals” of the tale – as well as what makes it a parody of the heroic epic form (SOL 12.3, 12.4)
Handouts:
(1) Power point on Chaucer, Canterbury Tales; graphic organizers on lit forms and satire forms
(2) Projected: Projection of Canterbury Tales pilgrims – respected/lightly satirized/heavily satirized
(3) Projection on the Exemplum
Assignments:
(1) For tomorrow-- B Day: read in gray lit book: “The Nun’s Priest’s Tale” (pg 119-137), “The Pardoner’s Tale”
(pg 141-150).
(2) For Fri. – A Day / Mon. 10/27 – B Day read in gray lit book “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” (162-175)
and Morte d’Arthur (176-184) --- complete reading analysis form for homework grade.
(3) Benchmark #1 next week – date TBD
(4) Comparative essay based on a Canterbury Tales pilgrim due Wed. Nov. 5 for B Day / Thurs. Nov 6 for A
(5) Quiz on Rhetorical Devices Set 3: Mon. Nov. 10 – A Day / Tues. Nov 11 – B Day
Objectives:
Thurs.
B Day
(1) Review plan for today – objectives and homework.
(2) Literature of different periods – Middle Ages. GROUP WORK: FINISH --Groups will examine
depiction of Chaucer’s pilgrims in Canterbury Tales Prologue. Determine if each pilgrim is admired, lightly
satirized, or heavily satirized, and provide textual evidence to support analysis – identify various forms of satire
employed. Oral presentation of results (SOL 12.3, 12.4, 12.1)
(3) Literature of different periods – Middle Ages: Projection on the Exemplum (“The Pardoner’s Tale”) –
Learn the archetypal narrative elements common to the exemplum and other literary forms of this period – relate
to our reading of “The Pardoner’s Tale” and to the morality play format. Analyze “The Nun’s Priest’s Tale” as
both a beast fable and a mock-heroic. Provide textual evidence of satire that makes this a parody of a beast fable
– determine “morals” of the tale – as well as what makes it a parody of the heroic epic form (SOL 12.3, 12.4)
(4) Literature of different periods – Middle Ages: Brief lecture with projection on the Code of Chivalry and
its basis in feudal society, elements of legends and elements of medieval romance, and the effect
Catholic/Christian values had on literature of the middle ages (SOL 12.4, 12.5).
Handouts:
(1) Projected: Projection of Canterbury Tales pilgrims – respected/lightly satirized/heavily satirized
(2) Projection on the Exemplum
(3) Projection/handout on Feudalism, Chivalry, and elements of the Romance and Legend
Assignments:
(1) For tomorrow – A Day / Mon. – B Day read in gray lit book “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” (162-175)
and Morte d’Arthur (176-184) --- complete reading analysis form for homework grade.
(2) Benchmark #1 next week – date TBD
(3) Comparative essay based on a Canterbury Tales pilgrim due Wed. Nov. 5 for B Day / Thurs. Nov 6 for A
(4) Quiz on Rhetorical Devices Set 3: Mon. Nov. 10 – A Day / Tues. Nov 11 – B Day
Fri.
A Day
Shortened
classes for
Homecoming
activities and
parade!!
Objectives:
(1) Review plan for today – objectives and homework.
(2) Students will turn in completed reading analysis packets on “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” (162-175)
and Morte d’Arthur (176-184) (SOL 12.3, 12.4).
(3) Literature of different periods – Middle Ages: FINISH REMAINING -- Projection on the Exemplum
(“The Pardoner’s Tale”) – Learn the archetypal narrative elements common to the exemplum and other literary
forms of this period – relate to our reading of “The Pardoner’s Tale” and to the morality play format. Analyze
“The Nun’s Priest’s Tale” as both a beast fable and a mock-heroic. Provide textual evidence of satire that makes
this a parody of a beast fable – determine “morals” of the tale – as well as what makes it a parody of the heroic
epic form (SOL 12.3, 12.4).
(4) Literature of different periods – Middle Ages: Brief lecture with projection on the Code of Chivalry and
its basis in feudal society, elements of legends and elements of medieval romance, and the effect
Catholic/Christian values had on literature of the middle ages (SOL 12.4, 12.5).
Handouts:
(1) Projection on the Exemplum
(2) Projection/handout on Feudalism, Chivalry, and elements of the Romance and Legend
Assignments:
(1) For Mon. – B Day read in gray lit book “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” (162-175) and Morte d’Arthur
(176-184) --- complete reading analysis form for homework grade.
(2) Benchmark #1 next week – date TBD
(3) Comparative essay based on a Canterbury Tales pilgrim due Wed. Nov. 5 for B Day / Thurs. Nov 6 for A
(4) Quiz on Rhetorical Devices Set 3: Mon. Nov. 10 – A Day / Tues. Nov 11 – B Day