The Power of Stories

In this lesson, we will look closely at how The Refugee Tales and The Canterbury Tales use the power of stories to entertain and educate their readers.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What is the correct definition of 'pilgrimage?

A journey taken to a sacred place for religious or personal reasons.A long holiday to a far away exotic location.A mission or challenge designed to be difficult.

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Q2.What is the correct definition of 'intertextual'?

Text messages sent from mobile phones to another phone.When a text uses ideas or language from another text.When a book or text remains unfinished.

2/5

Q3.What season does The Canterbury Tales happen in and why?

In Winter, because it's good to travel in cold weather.In Autumn, when the leaves look nice.In Spring, when the weather is warm enough to travel.

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Q4.Why might a pilgrimage be important for a refugee?

It's a chance to practice religion.It's a photo opportunity.Pilgrimage sites often offer sanctuary, i.e. a safe place to rest.

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Q5.Which of these is NOT a pilgrimage site?

MeccaWolverhampton.CanterburySantiago de Compostela

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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.What is the correct definition of 'pilgrimage?

A journey taken to a sacred place for religious or personal reasons.A long holiday to a far away exotic location.A mission or challenge designed to be difficult.

1/5

Q2.What is the correct definition of 'intertextual'?

Text messages sent from mobile phones to another phone.When a text uses ideas or language from another text.When a book or text remains unfinished.

2/5

Q3.What season does The Canterbury Tales happen in and why?

In Winter, because it's good to travel in cold weather.In Autumn, when the leaves look nice.In Spring, when the weather is warm enough to travel.

3/5

Q4.Why might a pilgrimage be important for a refugee?

It's a chance to practice religion.It's a photo opportunity.Pilgrimage sites often offer sanctuary, i.e. a safe place to rest.

4/5

Q5.Which of these is NOT a pilgrimage site?

MeccaWolverhampton.CanterburySantiago de Compostela

5/5

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The Power of Stories

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Q1.Which is the correct description of Chaucer's General Prologue?

His introduction to a long poem about different pilgrims.His speech about the weather and how nice it is.His love poem to his wife.

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Q2.What is the primary reason for Chaucer's Prologue?

To keep a list of everyone he met on pilgrimage.To entertain the reader with stories of different people in society.To prove how religious he really was.

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Q3.Why is Spring an important time in both poems?

Because everyone is happier when it is sunny.Because it was Chaucer and David Herd's favourite season.Because it is a time that represents hope and change for pilgrims and refugees.

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Q4.What is the key message of 'The Refugee Tales' Prologue?

Refugees should be sent home.Refugees should be ignored.Refugees should be welcomed.

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Q5.What is 'The Refugee Tales' Prologue angry about?

Refugees are not given enough money to live on.Refugees are treated like criminals for seeking asylum.Refugees are not given safe housing.

5/5

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The Power of Stories

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Which is the correct description of Chaucer's General Prologue?

His introduction to a long poem about different pilgrims.His speech about the weather and how nice it is.His love poem to his wife.

1/5

Q2.What is the primary reason for Chaucer's Prologue?

To keep a list of everyone he met on pilgrimage.To entertain the reader with stories of different people in society.To prove how religious he really was.

2/5

Q3.Why is Spring an important time in both poems?

Because everyone is happier when it is sunny.Because it was Chaucer and David Herd's favourite season.Because it is a time that represents hope and change for pilgrims and refugees.

3/5

Q4.What is the key message of 'The Refugee Tales' Prologue?

Refugees should be sent home.Refugees should be ignored.Refugees should be welcomed.

4/5

Q5.What is 'The Refugee Tales' Prologue angry about?

Refugees are not given enough money to live on.Refugees are treated like criminals for seeking asylum.Refugees are not given safe housing.

5/5

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