Worksheet: ____/20 Character Sketch: ___/30 ______/50 Points

Canterbury Tales Pilgrim Guide Name: _________________ Name of Pilgrim: ___________________

Step 1: Complete the following table for your assigned pilgrim. Use as much detail as you can, but you may use bullet points. 1. Job/occupation/title and what this means

2. Facial features

3. Build and physical appearance

4. Clothes

5a. Props or accessories

5b. What do these show or imply?

6. Five key words used in the passage about his/her personality 7. Five descriptive words of your own for this person

8. Images or ideas used in the description and what do they show or imply? 9a. What is Chaucers opinion toward this character?

9b. What specific lines or words tell you this?

10. What are your impressions of this person?

Step 2: Using the information you have gathered, correctly illustrate your character. Use the rubric below as your guide.
6 Appearance The product is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. The picture clearly & effectively includes details & symbols that reflect a deep understanding of the character. 4 The product is attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. The picture includes details & symbols that reflect an understanding of the character. 2 The product is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy. The picture includes details & symbols that attempt to represent the character in a way that misses the mark. Some elements of the picture are accompanied by evidence (quotes) regarding class, personality, Estate, ethics, and physical description. Citations may be missing or incorrect. An attempt at an interpretation of the satire regarding this character is provided. Decent/OK eye contact. Student mispronounces terms. Audience members have difficulty hearing presentation. 1 The product is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive. No details or symbols are used.

Relevance/ Interpretation

Adequate Quantity of Evidence

All elements of the picture are accompanied by evidence (quotes) regarding class, personality, Estate, ethics, and physical description & correct citation of line numbers.

Most elements of the picture are accompanied by evidence (quotes) regarding class, personality, Estate, ethics, and physical description & correct citation of line numbers. A strong interpretation of the satire regarding this character is provided. Good eye contact, students voice is clear and pronounces most words correctly.

Satire

An outstanding interpretation of the satire regarding this character is provided. Excellent eye contact, clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms.

Few elements of the picture are accompanied by evidence (quotes) regarding class, personality, Estate, ethics, and physical description. Citations are missing or incorrect. There is no attempt to interpret the satire regarding this character. Little or no eye contact. Student mumbles, mispronounces terms, and speaks too quietly for audience to hear.

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