TODAY IN CLASS
Introduction to Sir Thomas Malory's Le Morte D'Arthur.  We looked at the Preface written by printer William Caxton for the First Edition of Malory's work, printed in 1485 (p. 262 in the text). After noting some archaic features of Early Modern English, we looked closely at the reasons that Caxton states for choosing to publish this work.  We also looked at question 8 on p. 263 as a preview of something to evaluate as you read; we also reviewed the definition and major characteristics of a medieval romance in order to provide a further set of features to watch for.

There was also some in-class time to get started on the reading of the excerpt from Malory's work.

FOR MONDAY
Read the entire selection on pp. 248-261.  There will be a reading check quiz first thing on Monday; there will be 10-12 recall/comprehension questions, 2 points each (assessment).  Afterwards you will have time to work in groups to discuss several other higher-level kinds of questions and literary evaluation of this work.  After the group time, we will finish with a whole-class discussion.