2. Read the prologue to The Pardoner's Tale.
3. Listen to an imaginative retelling of The Pardoner's Tale. Does this tale seem to suit his personality/lifestyle? Why and why not?
4. Share some urban legends with the class: the hook, the kidney, Disneyland child snatching, etc. Point out what urban legends have in common with the Pardoner's Tale--their purpose is to caution against certain behavior.
5. Have students write their own urban legend.
6. Characteristics of an urban legend:
happens to a friend of a friend
credible: although unlikely it could happen
involves something horrifying or bizarre
involves an unexpected twist
purpose: to teach a lesson
Homework Collected: None
Homework Given:Fable and Urban Legend due on Wednesday, February 10th, Chaucer Test on Tuesday, February 9th.
Research Paper Due Dates:
Primary and Secondary Sources List: February 9th
Outline: February 17th
Rough Working Draft: February 24th
Peer Review Draft: March 9th
Published Draft: March 16th
Handouts given out: None
To Read: The Pardoner's Tale (see Mrs. Tyler for a copy)
