Thu, Nov 20, 2008

Thu, Nov 20

Pds 1,2,4
1. AR rdg
2. Medieval Language:
Components of English:
1) Celtic language was first
2) Romans contributed Latin
3) Anglo-Saxons brought Old English
4) Scandinavian countries brought Norse(Danes,etc)
5) Norman French combined to create Middle English
6) Modern English began in 1485 & lives today
3. Pd 4: Read about The Canterbury Tales and speaking Middle English from pp76-78 in silver book.

Pd 5
1. Evaluate class Eros essays in groups
HW: Read pp362-364 in Elements of Lit for a quiz on Donne and Metaphysical Poetry. For “Bait” write the Critical Response.