1.     What is the social status of your character? (100pts)

 

2.     Upload an image of the character during the Medieval period of 1483-1500. What did the person look like during this specific period? (150pts)

 

 

3.     Based on the reading, use 1 adjective that describe the character’s physical appearance.(200pts.)

a.     Cite information (text evidence) from the reading to support your answer. Indicate the line NUMBER where you retrieved the information from.

b.     Start your response with… Chaucer states, “But what a pity…That he should have an ulcer on his knee (395). 

c.      Explain what this text information infers(means) about the character. 

d.     Start your sentence with… This implies that the Cook has an open sore on his body and may have some form of infection. Which might not be a favorable condition for someone fixing your food.

 

4.     Based on the reading selection, use 1 adjective that describe the character’s personality traits. (200pts)

a.     Cite information (text evidence) from the reading to support your answer. 

b.     Start your response with, “According to the text “He {…} could distinguish London ale by flavor, and he could roast, and seethe and broil and fry” (392). INDICATE the LINE(s) NUMBER where you retrieved your information at the end of your sentence. 

c.      STATE what you can infer about the person based on their personality traits. 

d.     Explain your sentence with,” Based on this information the Cook seems to be serious about his job, but he may be a little bit of a slob,  however this cook knows his craft when it comes to cooking. 

 

5.     What is your character’s reason for being on the pilgrimage to Canterbury? If this information isn’t directly stated, use your imagination, and the descriptions of the person, to make and educated or humorous guess. (100pts)

 

6.     In one (1) sentence tell me if you think Chaucer thought favorability of your character. Did he view them as good, bad, or was he indifferent?Explain why.(50pts)

 

7.     Upload a video to Padlet that shows your character in a modern-day video. This could be based on their occupation or character. Use the google search to help you figure this out. (5minute limit)(200pts)

 

Grading Rubric-1000pts

§  Conciseness (following directions) 

§  Images

§  Sentence structure

§  Grammar

To ride about the world, loved chivalry, Truth, honour, freedom and all courtesy. At Alexandria, he, when it was won;(5) Of mortal battles he had fought fifteen, And he’d fought for our faith at Tramissene And always won he sovereign fame for prize. Though so illustrious, he was very wise And bore himself as meekly as a maid.(10) He never yet had any vileness said, In all his life, to whatsoever wight. He was a truly perfect, gentle knight. But now, to tell you all of his array, His steeds were good, but yet he was not gay.” Based on this info he fought and showed humility and grace towards what he was doing. He may have been higher class but you couldn’t tell by the way he treated others.

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