After having a strong sense of the meaning of the first lines of the Prologue , students will know that a description of each pilgrim will follow. This section of the work will be covered by the means of the pilgrim presentations. The class will then pick up the last lines of the Prologue together in a similar format. Procedures Read journal topic to students. Students write a journal response.
Volunteers share their responses with the class.
Begin reading 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.