After Chaucer has given a description of each of the thirty-one pilgrims, he ties up the Prologue with a proposal of a game made by the host. It is important for students to understand the deal accepted by the pilgrims and how the rest of the trip will be laid out. The information at the end of the Prologue is all relevant and necessary information for complete understanding of the various tales. Procedures Read journal topic to students. Students write a journal response.
Volunteers share their responses with the class.
Begin reading the last lines of the Prologue of the Canterbury Tales. Stop periodically and address discussion questions throughout the course of the reading. Assure all students understand what has been read. In addition to their seven-point daily participation grade, students will receive ten points for completion of the journal entry. The majority of this lesson's assessment will come informally.