Provide "acknowledged body of knowledge" related to the concept. Emphasize the most significant aspects of the concept in an organized, organic manner. Present information sequentially so students see continuity. Draw attention to important, discrete details; don't swamp students with myriad facts.
Guest historian to lecture on Middle Ages. Read prologue to Canterbury Tales.
Objective: To learn about Medieval culture, and Chaucer’s satire of that culture.
Activity: 1.) Guest lecturer-historian to lecture on life in teh Middle Ages. 2.) Read prologue and selected tales from The Canterbury Tales. 3.) Review literary methods of characterization. 4.) Discuss characteristics of satire.
