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This 4MAT unit has been selected as a 4MAT LodeStar Unit, 4MAT units we honor and proudly show to the world representing the best from About Learning.

Lodestar: A bright, easily found star that is used to find direction.
Anything that acts as a guide, inspiration or example to follow.
The Prologue to the Canterbury Tales & an overview of the historical context within which it was written (Middle Ages). The focus of this unit is the importance of character description as well as the use of fiction to provide a commentary on society.

Learning Outcomes

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Teacher Notes

Be sure to plan enough time for students to develop their costumes for their final presentations.
Warn students that the shortest Tales are not necessarily the most interesting.

Time Frame

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