Reviewing for our test on Thurs on the Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Units. Congrats to the "Briar Bros" and "The Firedragons" for victorious efforts.
 What.A.Day. Simply Awesome! Nuff said. Please don't forget to thank Killick and Gibby again when you see them!
 Awesome job today on the live mini-productions of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight". We also covered a few historical points from the Medieval Period and finished up with a free write on: "Do you value the differences in others? Do you look for the strengths of others?" This links to Canterbury Tales and Chaucer's dedication to using a wide variety of individuals to represent Medieval Society.
 Today we introduced the Medieval Romance: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight We read the poem during the lockdown drill and then went over the elements of a "Romance" (opens at a feast, has supernatural elements etc.) Then we broke the poem into sections and planned presentations for tomorrow. Should be interesting!
 Continued reviewing the Canterbury characters. We went over the three "good guys" (the Parson, the Plowman and the Knight) then we listened to some very entertaining Canterbury Nursery Rhymes and finished with one intense relay race!
 We wrote our quiz on the Anglo-Saxon Unit and then continued with "Canterbury Tales". The Re-enactment of "The Miller's Tale" was particularly entertaining. One week until the Medieval Banquet! Don't forget your project outlines are due Monday!
 Officially introduced Canterbury Tales today. We went over the background of Chaucer and of the "Frame Story" for Canterbury Tales. The Valentine's cards were humorous and ideas are starting to come together for the Medieval Banquet projects.
 Great job today re-creating the Beowulf vs. Grendel Battle!! There was terror, there was courage, and yes, yes there was definitely blood. Awesome way to start the semester. Don't forget we have a field trip tomorrow and that you need to bring your lunch!
 Today we covered the next section of Beowulf and learned about the Kennings used in Anglo-Saxon poetry.
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