12/3/13
In Class:
Journal-- Respond to the following quote: "A
tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never
lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness
gathers love." - Saint Basil
Discussed the notion of chivalry, distinguishing between the concept in the time of Gawain and the current understanding of it. What does it mean to be chivalric? Read "Courtesy Should Take Its Place" by Abigail Collazo and "Medieval Ethos, Evolved" by Richard Abels, both published in The New York Times. Screened an excerpt of Monty Python and the Holy Grail to reflect on 'channeled' violence with chivalric code.
Students worked independently for the remainder of class on the following two assignments:
* Read through Part Two (l. 1125) of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
* On a separate sheet of paper, identify 3 or more lines that refer to or demonstrate chivalry.
Exit ticket: Name one way which you will spread courtesy in your community today.
Homework:Read through Part Two (l. 1125) of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight.
On a separate sheet of paper, identify 3 or more lines that refer to or demonstrate chivalry.
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