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Introduction to The Canterbury Tales

Key Stage 3, English, The Canterbury Tales: ‘General Prologue’

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Introduction to The Canterbury Tales

In this lesson, we will learn about why people made pilgrimages to Canterbury and we will also examine the structure of 'The Canterbury Tales'.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.When was Chaucer alive?

The Victorian Period The Middle Ages The Tudor Period Ancient Rome

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Q2.Which languages did Chaucer speak?

French, Latin, German German, Latin, Spanish French, Latin, Italian French, Latin, Spanish

2/5

Q3.What is a courtier?

An official who represents their country abroad. A companion or advisor to the King or Queen. An official responsible for looking after tennis courts. Someone who works for the government.

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Q4.How many English words did Chaucer invent?

200 1000 2000 3000

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Q5.Why is Chaucer still important today?

He isn't. Because he knew Italian. Because his father was a wine merchant. Because he was the first person to write literature in English.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.When was Chaucer alive?

The Victorian Period The Middle Ages The Tudor Period Ancient Rome

1/5

Q2.Which languages did Chaucer speak?

French, Latin, German German, Latin, Spanish French, Latin, Italian French, Latin, Spanish

2/5

Q3.What is a courtier?

An official who represents their country abroad. A companion or advisor to the King or Queen. An official responsible for looking after tennis courts. Someone who works for the government.

3/5

Q4.How many English words did Chaucer invent?

200 1000 2000 3000

4/5

Q5.Why is Chaucer still important today?

He isn't. Because he knew Italian. Because his father was a wine merchant. Because he was the first person to write literature in English.

5/5

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Introduction to The Canterbury Tales

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Q1.What is a pilgrimage?

A type of story. A religious journey. Someone considered holy by Christians.

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Q2.Which word means 'a holy place'?

Relics Shrine Saint Archbishop

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Q3.Which Saint was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral?

King Henry II Thomas Becket Geoffrey Chaucer

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Q4.In which century was Chaucer born?

13th Century (1200s) 14th Century (1300s) 15th Century (1400s)

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Q5.What is a frame narrative?

Two stories which run alongside each other. A story where someone is accused of a crime they didn't commit. A story within a story.

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Q6.What does the word 'prologue' mean?

It is an introduction to a book, film, play or poem. It is an ending to a book, film, play or poem. It is a name for someone who really likes logs.

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Introduction to The Canterbury Tales

Use these questions to test your knowledge of Lesson 2: Introduction to The Canterbury Tales.

Q1.What is a pilgrimage?

A type of story. A religious journey. Someone considered holy by Christians.

1/6

Q2.Which word means 'a holy place'?

Relics Shrine Saint Archbishop

2/6

Q3.Which Saint was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral?

King Henry II Thomas Becket Geoffrey Chaucer

3/6

Q4.In which century was Chaucer born?

13th Century (1200s) 14th Century (1300s) 15th Century (1400s)

4/6

Q5.What is a frame narrative?

Two stories which run alongside each other. A story where someone is accused of a crime they didn't commit. A story within a story.

5/6

Q6.What does the word 'prologue' mean?

It is an introduction to a book, film, play or poem. It is an ending to a book, film, play or poem. It is a name for someone who really likes logs.

6/6

Lesson summary: Introduction to The Canterbury Tales

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