English II Tuesday March 20th, 2007
Taught by : Emily Augustine & Karen Hamilton
We only have three simple rules for you to follow they are: No
Talking (without permission) No Sleeping R-E-S-P-E-C-T !
Sir Lancelot in the Musical “Camelot”
Pre-Reading [pg.964] Make the Connection * Quests & Tests = What “Hero Trait” will Sir Lancelot posses in the story? Background * Read out loud...
Vocabulary you may not know....
JOUSTING :
FIDELITY:
appointment, often made secretly
RETINUE:
sweetheart, from old French meaning “with love”.
ASSIGNATION:
loyalty, devotion.
PARAMOUR:
form of combat between two knights on horseback.
servants; attendants serving someone of importance
PENTECOST:
Christian holiday that falls seven weeks after Easter
During the Reading... Read along and stay awake “Popcorn Reading” Pay Attention Be sure you watch to see how Sir Lancelot responds towards King Arthur and Queen Guinevere throughout this tale.
Post Reading [pg. 969] First Thoughts – Who do you think would play Lancelot in your own film version of this tale and why?
On your own... [pg.969] Reading Check (revised – do this version) Write a letter to King Arthur, you being Sir Lancelot and tell him or her all about two adventures in the story you just read.
Shaping Interpretations #3 Due at the end of the class period!