The Middle Ages pages Read pages and take notes on each section with blue headings. Give at least three facts from each section.  William the Conqueror and Norman Influence The Normans Change England

The Middle Ages pages Feudalism: From the Top Down Knights in Shining Armor Women in Medieval Society

The Middle Ages pages Chilvary and Courtly Love The Rise of Romance The New City Classes: The Great Happenings

Copy and define the following terms: page 1181 in textbook. Antagonist Antagonist Ballad Ballad Couplet Couplet Characterization Characterization Frame Story Frame Story Iambic pentameter Iambic pentameter Irony Irony ProtagonistProtagonist RhymeRhyme SatireSatire Medieval Age terms like feudalism, serf, etc. ( bold terms in the reading on p )Medieval Age terms like feudalism, serf, etc. ( bold terms in the reading on p )

The Middle Ages and Grammar Quiz Copy and respond to the short response questions on page 94 in your textbook. Copy and respond to the short response questions on page 94 in your textbook. You should answer each question thoroughly using your book and even your notes. You should answer each question thoroughly using your book and even your notes. You should respond in paragraphs using correct spelling, grammar and usage. You should respond in paragraphs using correct spelling, grammar and usage. Correct/add punctuation to sent. in your Lang. Handbook Wkbk., page 118 (1-10) Only write the word and the punctuation necessary. Correct/add punctuation to sent. in your Lang. Handbook Wkbk., page 118 (1-10) Only write the word and the punctuation necessary.

Middle Age Quiz What effects did the Norman Invasion have on the way the English were governed? What effects did the Norman Invasion have on the way the English were governed? What were the main features of feudalism? How did feudalism change the social structure of Anglo-Saxon England? What were the main features of feudalism? How did feudalism change the social structure of Anglo-Saxon England? What developments in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries began to undermine (change/take away) the feudal system? What developments in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries began to undermine (change/take away) the feudal system?

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight page (Glencoe Text) Knights of the Round Table (King Arthur) Knights of the Round Table (King Arthur) Physical characteristics of a knight Physical characteristics of a knight Strength, skill at arms, horsemanship Strength, skill at arms, horsemanship Nonphysical characteristics Nonphysical characteristics Courage, humility, courtesy, and loyalty Courage, humility, courtesy, and loyalty Romance Genre Romance Genre A dangerous quest, a test of courage or honor, and a return to the point from which the quest began. A dangerous quest, a test of courage or honor, and a return to the point from which the quest began.

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight page (Glencoe Text) 1. In the first 25 lines, give 3 examples of alliteration. 2. Describe in your own words the horseman and his horse. 3. What was Arthur’s custom concerning a feast? The tradition was to tell stories of the knights and their adventures. 4. What is the challenge from the green knight? 5. Who accepts the challenge? 6. What supernatural element is part of this event? 7. How does Gawain prove to be a “true” knight? 8. What bargain does Gawain make with the lord of the castle? 9. What gifts do the lord and Gawain exchange the first day? Second Day? Third Day?

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight page (Glencoe Text) 10. What does Gawain decide to keep? Why? 11. Do you think that Gawain has followed the “code of chivalry”? Why or why not? 12. How is the Green Knight characterized? 13. Why does the GK claim he is a better man than Gawain? 14. What does the Gawain point out as being the difference between the two of them? 15. Why does the GK inflict only a slight wound? 16. Explain each swing with the ax and the reason the GK gives for them. 17. How had Gawain failed his test of courage? 18. Who was the Green Knight? 19. What lesson does Gawain learn? 20. List the characteristics of the genre of Romance. Explain how this tale of Gawain exemplifies a Romance.

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Assignment: p. 152 Glencoe Text “Interpret” (6-10). Assignment: p. 152 Glencoe Text “Interpret” (6-10). Review Notes Test tomorrow (Fri. 3/2) Review Notes Test tomorrow (Fri. 3/2) Assignments Due: March 2 Assignments Due: March 2 Sir Gawain Questions: 1-20 Sir Gawain Questions: 1-20 Interpret and/or Evaluate and Connect Questions: p and Interpret and/or Evaluate and Connect Questions: p and Starters: Starters: 11-20