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Directions: Read the portrait assigned to your group. Compose a series of questions you would like answered about your pilgrim. Research to find these answers. For example, questions on the Wife of Bath might focus on medieval marriage practices, women’s legal status, medieval perceptions of marriage etc. Answer the following in your presentation: 1. What specific occupation does your character practice? 2. What is Chaucer’s tone toward this character and how does he convey it? 3. What was his or her social standing? 4. What might your character’s day to day life be like? 5. What details does Chaucer include about the character’s physical appearance and personality? 6. What modern day occupation might correspond to your medieval character and why?

EVALUATION SCALE

· Define unfamiliar vocabulary for the class. 1 2 3 4 5 · Interpret meaning and explain inferences and subtext. 1 2 3 4 5 · Perform the portrait from the text with energy. 1 2 3 4 5 · Teach your pilgrim to the class creatively using posters, handouts, skits, videos and/or PowerPoint. 1 2 3 4 5 · Enthusiastic participation of all members 1 2 3 4 5 · Provide a bibliography of web sites and print resources · 1 2 3 4 5  = =