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Name- _______________________________

Pd- _____________I can►cite textual evidence to support analysis & interpretation ►compare and contrast themes and/or central ideas►use context clues to determine meaning of words►evaluate the impact of specific word choices and/or repeated words►develop argumentative writing: introduce, identify claims,

counter claims, reasons and evidence

You will choose one of the following stories to read in full:

Federigo’s Falcon pg. 204 A tale of loss and love…with a twist!The Wife of Bath’s Tale pg. 180 What women really want…with a twist!Sir Gawain & the Green Knight pg. 226 A tale of battle & chivalry… with a twist!Beowulf pg. 38 A heroic tale of man vs. monsters!

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Day 1-2 Read and annotate the text together Skill Guide (Vocab, Themes, Author’s Structure) Create 1 pre & 3 post discussion questions

Day 3- Put events into a modern script (description, action, dialogue) Practice acting it out, rehearse-------------------------------Day 4- Perform your story for the class (props, costumes, etc.)

• Lead a Discussion of Themes 1pre-performance thought question

3 follow-up discussion questions

Skills Check Test

Name: _______________________________ Pd: __________

Unit 1- Storytelling Festival

Federigo’s Falcon by Giovanni Boccaccio (page 204-209)

Tips: The sentence structure is longer and the vocabulary is fancy. Take it slow- look for subject/verb. Picture the action. The first page and a half sets up the story, then it gets easier. This is a story with an interesting lesson about love.

Pre-Reading Thought: What would you be willing to lose for the one you love?

Practice Vocabulary - read the following excerpts from the text and determine the correct meaning of the underlined word.

… be donors of your favors instead of always leaving this act to the whim of Fortune, who, as it happens, on most occasions bestows such favors with more abundance than discretion.

A. Wise restraintB. To use freelyC. Done in secret

… [he] organized and gave banquets, spending his money without restraint; but she, no less virtuous than beautiful, cared little for these things he did on her behalf…

A. Lacking ethical fortitudeB. InsensitiveC. Having high moral standards

… he managed his financial affairs with more prudence than in the past and lived with her happily the rest of his days.A. Showing care or thought for the futureB. Acting with little regardC. To act recklessly

During Reading Notes: Cite the author’s 5 most important events/moments:

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How does the queen’s central idea play out in the story?

“Showing the power your beauty has over the gentle heart” (204)

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“Be the donors of your favors instead of leaving this act to the whim of Fortune” (204)

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Choose one of the following quotes. Paraphrase (in your own words) and defend your opinion on the comment or action based upon your reading. Cite evidence from the text to support your argument.

(A) “I would much rather have a man who lacks money than money that lacks a man.” (209)(B) “I have come to make amends for the harm you have suffered on my account by loving me

more than you should have” (207)(C) “ I have no recollection of ever suffering any harm because of you; on the contrary: so

much good have I received from you that if ever I was worth anything, it was because of your worth and the love I bore for you.” (207)

Choice: ____________________

Paraphrase: __________________________________________________________________

Argument with evidence from the text: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name: ________________________ Pd: _______________

The Wife of Bath’s Tale by Geoffrey Chaucer (page 182-192)

Tips: It is written in rhyming couplets so it will read quickly. Don’t let allusion/references bog you down, stick to the main story she is telling. Follow the punctuation- read until the sentence stops. Remember this is a story the Wife of Bath tells to entertain us and teach a lesson to men.

Pre-Reading Thought: What do women really want in a mate? Is there 1 right answer?


* Take gages : something deposited as a pledge of performance

The nearest meaning of concede in this sentence is: The nearest meaning of extort in this sentence is: A Refuse A leave

B Anger B Shout out C surrender/give C fight D lend/borrow D obtain by force


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Cite 3 specific things women want as described in the text:

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All of the following themes are developing about women except… A. Women are trustworthyB. Women are vainC. Women change their mindsD. Women have anger issues

Paraphrase (in your own words) and defend your opinion on the comment or action based upon your reading. Cite evidence from the text to support your argument.

Paraphrase: __________________________________________________________________

Argument with evidence from the text: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name: ______________________ Pd: __________

Sir Gawain & the Green Knight unknown author (page 226-239) Tips: It is very sensory/visual. Picture the action and detail like a movie in your head. Don’t let the older terms/vocab bog you down. Use the side notes. Remember the code of chivalry and how knights are supposed to act.

Pre-Reading Thought: What punishment is appropriate when you break your word?


40 “…your castle the best ever built, people say, and your barons the stoutest men in steel armor that ever rode steeds, most might and most worthy of all mortal men…”

Stoutest means…. steeds are….A beer loving A high roadsB powerful B metalC proudest C wagonsD armor-clad D horses

105 …”lightly the King leaped down and clutched it in his hand; then quickly that other lord alighted on his feet.” A liftedB landedC got upD flew


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What is the author’s central idea in each of these moments?

(A)“You can’t be Gawain,” he said, “who’s thought so good, a man who’s never been daunted on hill or dale!” (236 L252)

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(B) “Good, you’ve got your heart back! Now I can hit you.” (237 L 277)

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Paraphrase (in your own words) and defend your opinion on the comment or action based upon your reading. Cite evidence from the text to support your argument.

“Cursed be cowardice and covetousness both, villainy and vice that destroy all virtue.” (238 L352-3)

Paraphrase: __________________________________________________________________

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Argument with evidence from the text: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name: ______________________ Pd: __________

Beowulf (pages 38-66) Tips: It is very sensory/visual. Picture the action and detail like a movie in your head. Don’t let the older terms/vocab bog you down. Use the side notes. Remember themes of loyalty, the boasting of a hero, and living on through your good deeds is the only form of immortality.

Pre-Reading Thought: Do you have to back up a boast (follow through)?

Cite Evidence: ►RL/RN 2.1 cite strong textual evidence to support analysis and interpretations drawn from the text where the author leaves matters uncertain

Cite 3 reasons Hrothgar is willing to let Beowulf fight his fight for him.

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Navigate Vocabulary: ►RV 2.1 use context clues to determine or clarify meanings of words/phrases►RV 3.1 analyze the cumulative impact of specific word choices on meaning ►RV 3.2 evaluate the cumulative impact of author’s repeated word choice

4. A synonym for purge is - ____________________5-6. Highlight 2 phrases give Hrothgar respect as their leader?

Write Arguments:►RL/RN 2.2 compare and contrast themes and/or central ideas►W 3 write arguments supporting claims with evidence

Critique Hrothgar’s leadership as a king.Do you consider him a good king or not? Cite evidence______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Is Grendel’s mother’s act of revenge justified? Determine whether you feel her actions were appropriate or not. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Critique Beowulf’s last battle. Did he go out like a true hero should or not? _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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