This will give students an excellent background and context with which to study the Prologue and any succeeding tales. Procedures Place Old-English version on overhead. Discuss any similarities or differences that are evident with Modern English. Divide class into groups. Distribute Old-English translation worksheets.
Groups complete translations.
Place Modern English version on overhead. Discuss similarities and differences between the Prentice Hall text translation and that of student work. Engage in a broad discussion of the evolution of language. Student Assessment Students will receive a seven-point daily participation grade for being actively involved in the assigned activities. In addition, each group will submit their translation worksheet for a grade.