1. Close Reading: The Canterbury Tales Prologue

2. Independently Read Silently read lines 1-34 in the introduction to The Canterbury Tales Prologue Do not take notes or annotate

3. Round 1 – First Impressions Take out a piece of paper and answer the following questions: Can you comprehend/follow the passage? What is the first thing you notice about the passage? Do you notice anything about the image? What mood does the passage create?

4. Round 2 – Vocabulary Re-read the intro to the prologue: – Which words do you notice first? – Do any words seem oddly used to you? Why? – Look up three words you do not know. You may use your phone or a Dictionary.

5. Round 3 – Patterns/Figures of Speech Re-read the intro to the Prologue: – Is there a rhyme scheme? – Are there metaphors, similes, figures of speech? – Is there any symbolism?

6. Round 4 – Putting It All Together Re-read the intro to the Prologue: – What is the main point? – What is the setting? – Who is the narrator?

7. Concluding Thoughts What helped you with understanding the passage better? Re-reading, defining vocabulary, finding patterns? Explain your response. At the bottom of your paper, rate yourself as to where your comprehension of the passage is. Explain why you gave yourself this rating.