Lessons
Lesson 1: The Bible	Read: Excerpts from The Bible Activity: Write biographical essay Answer questions over readings
Lesson 2 : Ancient Greece--Background Information	Read: Excerpts from Greek Mythology Lecture: The Lifestyles of the Ancient Greeks Activity: Seek information about Ancient Greeks in Internet Write group explanatory essay
Lesson 3: Ancient Greece--Antigone	Read: Antigone Activity: Write explanatory paper on Greek drama
Lesson 4 : Ancient Rome--Background	Read: Roman literature Lecture: The Lifestyles of Ancient Rome Activity: Seek information about Ancient Rome Write explanatory paper on Ancient Rome Write analysis paper on Roman literature
Lesson 5: Anglo-Saxon England--Background	Read: Anglo-Saxon poetry Lecture: The Lifestyles of the Anglo-Saxons Activity: Seek information on the Anglo-Saxons Write explanatory paper on Anglo-Saxons Begin antiquity research paper
Lesson 6: Anglo-Saxon England--Literature	Read: Anglo-Saxon riddles Beowulf Lecture: Typical aspects of Anglo-Saxon Literature Activity: Answer riddles (if you can!) Write reaction paper
Lesson 7: Anglo-Saxon England--Beowulf	Lectures: Stylistic Devices in Beowulf Understanding the Anglo-Saxon Mind Activity: Find stylistic devices in first three chapters of Beowulf Write analysis paper of Beowulf
Lesson 8: Medieval England--Background	Lecture: The Life of Chaucer Activity: Seek information about Medieval England Write explanatory paper on Medieval England
Lesson 9 : Medieval England--Chaucer	Read: "The Prologue" to The Canterbury Tales Lecture: Understanding "The Prologue" Activity: Student presentations of pilgrims Write an analysis paper on "The Prologue"
Lesson 10 : Medieval England--Chaucer	Read: "The Pardoner's Tale" Activity: Write an analysis paper on "The Pardoner's Tale"
Lesson 11 : Wrap-up	* Turn in Reading Journal * Semester Test * Student Survey