Aug. 26

August 26, 2016

E.Q: Analyze the characters introduced in the prologue of The Canterbury Tales.

Demonstrate your understanding of story structure and author's purpose through benchmark testing.

Obj: I can use direct and indirect characterization to analyze The Canterbury Tales.

I can demonstrate my understanding of story structure and author's purpose.

Starter:

Free Write Friday!

Write a 1/2 page double-spaced.

Vocabulary:

Word: Direct Characterization

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition: tells the audience about the characters personality.

Your Definition:

Activity: Identify direct characterization in The Canterbury Tales.

Word: Indirect Characterization

Part of Speech: Noun

Dictionary Definition:  shows things about the character to the audience.

Your Definition:

Activity: Identify indirect characterization in The Canterbury Tales.

Activity:

1.  Gallery Walk

As you observe each others posters, write down at least one fact per character.

2.  Benchmark

Log in to usatestprep.com

You're class is labeled Fall English IV.

Click on Benchmark 8/26.

Complete all of the multiple choice questions and free response.

You are required to receive a minimum score of 80%. 

This is due September 2. 

Revisions will be posted then.

Closure:

How successful do you feel about this benchmark?

Explain.