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Chapter 5 

Story time

Today:

• Introduction chapter 5
• Theme words 
• Reading

What is your favourite book genre?

What is your favourite book of all time and why?

If a book also has a film version, do you read the book first or do you first see the film?

Read the book first.

See the film first.

Who was Boccaccio?

1. a renowned Italian poet
2. Chaucer's employer and friend
3. the translator of The Canterbury Tales

What happened in the 1380s and 1390s?

Who was William Caxton?

1. a famous Italian poet
2. Chaucer's employer and friend
3. the translator of The Canterbury Tales

What is 'estates satire'?

1. a medieval Italian story about pilgrims and monks
2. a stereotypical portrayal of characters, based on social class
3. the depiction of fairy-tale people in exotic places

Assignment 

 it is said that The Canterbury Tales raises the following questions:

- What makes for a good story?

- Why do we tell stories?

- Why should we tell stories?

Choose one of these questions and answer it in your own words. Use between 100 and 150 words.

The End