Monday Night Reading- The Pardoner's Tale Pages 500-543
Tuesday Night Writing Assignment:
Read "The Prologue" and answer Focus Question 1: Describe the character of the Pardoner as it is presented in "The Prologue".
Answer Plan: 400 Words
* Handwritten with the word count at the bottom of the paper!
1 Restate the prompt as an intro to the answer.
2 Write several sentences giving examples. Use at least TWO quotes!
Citation- Chaucer(1964)
3 Conclude with a statement of your opinion.
Wednesday Night Homework- Begin writing the paper due on Friday IN CLASS- Handwritten in class. PRINT ONLY NO CURSIVE!
Wed-Thurs: Writing for this Week: CHOOSE ONE! 500 WORDS
Option 1: Chaucer's "The Pardoner's Tale" is based on the theme, "Money is the root of all evil." Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why?
Option 2: Write on the theme of hypocrisy. Analyze how Chaucer uses this tale to critique human behavior. What message is Chaucer attempting to portray by these pilgrims' experiences? How are they applicable to today's society?
Resources to help:
1. Online Version: http://www.umm.maine.edu/faculty/necastro/chaucer/translation/ct/15pardt.html
2. Animated Version
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnVLLQna1-c
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