Geoffrey Chaucer

Geoffrey Chaucer is considered most important in English Literature. He lived in Europe in the 14th C and spent much of his time writing. Listed below are some key terms or ideas connected to Chaucer. Use the web to do some research and inquiry about Chaucer, his life, and his works.

Yeoman
Crusades
Thomas a' Becket
Canterbury
Feudalism
Middle English
Chivalry
England 14th C - What was life like?
Classes in this society
Pilgrimage

Make sure you document/cite where your information is coming from, and remember no Wikipedia. The information you find should make sense to you and should be cohesive.

Response #1

After looking through the This I Believe website, respond to what you read. What were the essays about? How do they relate to you or your peers? What elements of writing do the essays have?

Brainstorm a list of 10 possible topics for you to write a This I Believe essay.