Description

Take away the hassle of teaching The Canterbury Tales with this done-for-you unit. Whether you’re looking to introduce Chaucer’s language and historical context, track and analyze the pilgrims, or study “The Wife of Bath’s Tale”, this resource has you covered.

This resource is:

✅low-prep: just print (or share) and go

✅engaging

✅available in print and digital

Integrate multimedia with an introductory virtual field trip, including videos about the Middle Ages and Middle English, along with an exploration of Canterbury.

Keep track of the pilgrims with character graphic organizers. Students provide a physical description, characteristics, the historical role, and class for 20 pilgrims from The Canterbury Tales Prologue.

Practice analysis and critical thinking with “The Wife of Bath’s Tale”. An adapted text allows students to focus on the most important parts of the tale, while the key focus handouts help students hone vital ELA skills.

What’s included in The Canterbury Tales Unit – Intro, Character Analysis, The Wife of Bath’s Tale:

⭕The Canterbury Tales Introduction – Chaucer Bio, Background Info, Middle English

⭕The Canterbury Tales Prologue Character Analysis Graphic Organizers

⭕The Wife of Bath’s Tale: Lessons, Vocab, Characterization, Analysis Activities

⭕Print & digital versions of the character analysis and “Wife of Bath’s Tale” resources

Make your Canterbury Tales unit planning a breeze with this ready-to-go unit.